The Lagos State government, through the Lagos Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has reacted to a viral video in which a TikTok user, simply identified as Mirabel, alleged that she was sexually assaulted in her apartment by an unknown individual. The state government, in a statement on Tuesday, said efforts are underway to locate…
Opposition lawmakers in the house of representatives have staged a walkout from plenary over the Electoral Act amendment bill. The lawmakers exited the chamber after their attempt to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory without manual collation serving as a fallback where technology fails. The fresh amendment to section 60(3) provides that: “The Presiding…
The National Union of Road Transport Workers, Lagos Chapter, has officially unveiled a multi-million naira motor park named after President Bola Tinubu. The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Modern Garage, located in Oyingbo, Lagos, would be unveiled today in the presence of top state and union officials. Dignitaries expected to be at the event include NURTW…
Protesters at the National Assembly were teargassed by the Nigeria Police Force personnel during Tuesday’s demonstration over the Senate’s approval of both electronic transmission and manual collation of election results. Per online reports, chaos ensued at the main entrance when some demonstrators tried to force their way into the building. The above led to panic,…
Tuesday’s proceedings at the House of Assembly devolved into chaos following a motion to rescind the passage of the Electoral Act amendment bill. The development comes after the House reconvened from its budget defence sessions to reconsider some clauses in the bill. Francis Waive, the Chairman of the House Committee on Rules and Business, moved…
The world’s richest black person, Aliko Dangote, has appointed her daughters to major positions in the multi-billion global business group, THISDAY learnt on Monday. Halima Aliko Dangote was appointed Group Executive Director, Dangote Family Office & International Offices (Dubai & London). Halima will continue to lead the establishment and maturation of the Dangote Family Office…
About 28 wedding guests have lost their lives in two different accidents in Kebbi and Abia States. A canoe carrying over one hundred passengers capsized in the Yauri River under the Yauri local government area of Kebbi State, which led to the death of 14 wedding guests. Chairman of the local government area, Abubakar Shuaibu,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday praised the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, saying he is doing an “excellent job” in coordinating efforts against banditry and terrorism. Speaking in Yola during the inauguration of Adamawa State government projects, Tinubu expressed pride in Ribadu’s leadership and assured that the country would overcome insecurity under his guidance….
Canadian authorities have announced 2026 scholarship opportunities for Nigerian and other international students. The Canadian government announced the fully funded 2026 scholarships, covering Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Diploma, and Certificate programmes for international students on Monday. “The Canadian Government Scholarships 2026 are fully funded academic scholarships for international students who want to study at leading universities…
The office of former President Goodluck Jonathan has moved to clarify what it described as widespread misinterpretation of his recent remarks on youth participation in governance, stressing that he did not advocate imposing an age limit on political leadership. In a statement issued Monday, Media Adviser Ikechukwu Eze said commentary circulating on social media suggesting…
