Fayose to Makinde: Return FG’s N30bn Ibadan explosion fund with interest
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has asked Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, to return the ₦30 billion intervention fund reportedly released by the Federal Government for victims of the January 16, 2024 Bodija explosion in Ibadan. Fayose argued that since Governor Makinde claimed the money has not been spent and has remained in a bank account since 2024, it...
Police suspend enforcement of tinted glass permit policy pending court hearing
The Nigeria Police Force has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy following a court-issued interim order. The policy, initially scheduled for nationwide enforcement from 2nd January 2026, was announced by the Police on 15th December 2025 as part of efforts to enhance public safety and internal security. However, the Force was served with an interim order on...
Gombe covers exam fees for 23,873 students
Gombe State Government has approved ₦661,557,121 to pay Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) fees for 23,873 students across the state. The decision was announced after the 51st State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya. According to the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Aishatu Maigari, the students qualified for the support after scoring 50% and above in a recent mock...
Sanwo-Olu declares 2026 a “glorious year” for Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed optimism that 2026 will be a “better and more glorious” year for Lagos and Nigerians. The Governor made the remarks during New Year’s Day services at both the State House Chapel, Marina, and a local mosque, emphasizing faith, dedication, and national unity. Speaking at the Christian service, Governor Sanwo-Olu prayed for God’s guidance and...
Troops foil bandit attack, kill 5 in Plateau
The troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army, under Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have foiled a planned bandit attack on communities in Plateau State, neutralising five bandits during an intelligence-led operation. The army stated that the operation was conducted in the early hours of Thursday as part of Operation Peace Shield in Wase Local Government Area of...
LASTMA sacks 5, demotes 9 officers over misconduct
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has sanctioned 19 officers following disciplinary actions taken by the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC) over gross misconduct in 2025. The LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in Lagos on Thursday, January 1, 2026. Bakare-Oki said out of the 19 officers, five were dismissed, nine got demoted in rank, while the rest...
At 55, Gov Sani donates food, cash to vulnerable
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, marked his 55th birthday with a humanitarian outreach that provided food items and financial assistance to orphans and hospital patients across Kaduna and Zaria through the Uba Sani Foundation. Rather than hosting a party, the governor chose to celebrate the milestone by supporting vulnerable residents — including children in orphanages and patients receiving treatment...
Police arrest Anthony Joshua’s driver over Lagos-Ibadan expressway crash
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that the driver of the Lexus SUV that crashed while transporting world boxing champion Anthony Joshua and two of his friends has been arrested. Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi announced the development in a statement released on Thursday, noting that the driver is in custody while investigations continue. The accident occurred at about 11 a.m....
Wike to Gov Bala: Face your problems, leave me alone
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has hit back at Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, dismissing allegations that he is behind the political challenges in the state. The Bauchi governor had accused Wike of orchestrating crises against him during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday. Bala claimed Wike once vowed to “put fire” in Bauchi...
Akpabio withdraws all defamation suits after priest’s sermon
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has ordered the withdrawal of all ongoing defamation cases he filed against several individuals, saying he was moved to forgive them after attending a New Year church service. Speaking at Sacred Heart Parish in Uyo on Thursday, the Senate leader said he had initiated nearly nine lawsuits over allegations of defamation, falsehoods and slander. However, while listening...
