Sanwo-Olu Approves ₦50,000 Relief for Lagos Workers Amid Economic Strain
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a ₦50,000 relief payment for workers in May, in a move aimed at cushioning…
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Nigeria Turns to AI Mapping Ahead of First Census in Two Decades
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has launched a major geospatial data initiative to modernise preparations for its long-delayed national census, signalling a shift toward technology-driven…
FRSC Warns Driving Schools: Profit-Driven Training Fueling Deadly Crashes
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s road safety authorities have issued a stern warning to driving schools, accusing some operators of prioritising profit over proper training,…
INEC Opens Lagos Voter Register for Verification Ahead of 2027 Polls
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun a statewide display of the voter register in Lagos, giving residents a limited window…
Tinubu Appoints Bianca as Foreign Affairs Minister
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, following the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar.…
FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday to Mark Workers’ Day
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has declared Friday, May 1, 2026, a public holiday to commemorate International Workers’ Day, recognising the contributions of…
Blind After Trafficking: Edo Rescues Abused Victims from Burkina Faso
BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo State Government has rescued three trafficked indigenes from Burkina Faso, including a young woman who lost her sight…
Edo, FG Deepen Collaboration on Water Infrastructure, Security
EDO, Nigeria – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Federal Government to accelerate water infrastructure…
2026 Hajj: Ogun Pilgrims Complete Medical Screening
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has completed the final phase of medical screening and distributed travel luggage to intending…
EU Lawmakers Push for Consent-Based Definition of Rape Across Bloc
ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Parliament has called for a unified, consent-based definition of rape across the European Union, pressing for legal reforms to…