Written by By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja NIGERIA’s march toward 2027 has reached a point of no return. Quiet realignments have burst into bold declarations of loyalty, and long-standing alliances are now being tested in dramatic fashion. The latest twist: loyalists of late former President Muhammadu Buhari have shifted allegiance to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, even as … Continue reading “Tinubu, Atiku in fierce battle for Buhari’s northern bloc”
•As CBN reduces interest rate to 27% •External reserve hit $43bn •NECA demands reforms to ease cost of living crisis •CBN’s easing of credit conditions a welcome, timely intervention – CPPE By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief, Peter Egwuatu, Victor Ahiuma-Young & Yinka Kolawole ABUJA—Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Yemi Cardoso, said … Continue reading “14 banks fully met new capital requirements – CBN”
By Olasunkanmi Akoni THE Lagos State Government, yesterday, charged players in the textile industry to collaborate with the government to tackle textile and fashion waste and adopt circular fashion practices across the metropolis. Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Engr. Olakunle Rotimi- Akodu, made the call during the year 2025 World Clean Up Day … Continue reading “Fashion waste: Lagos charges textile industries on circular practices”
Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, former Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, were among dignitaries at the traditional marriage ceremony of Dr. Chikamkpa Amaechi, first son of former Rivers State Governor and erstwhile Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, in Abuja at … Continue reading “Obi, Ngige, Ihedioha, others grace Amaechi’s son, Chikamkpa, traditional marriage in Abuja”
By Ebunoluwa Sessou THE Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the State Government to step up its emergency response system and strengthen compliance with safety regulations to curb the increasing fire incidents, building collapse and other disasters across the State. The House also called on the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to convene a stakeholders’ … Continue reading “Fire outbreak, building collapse: Lagos assembly raises concern, calls for tougher safety measures”
Real Madrid extended their winning start to La Liga with a comfortable 4-1 triumph at Levante on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappe scored twice to reach seven league goals in six matches as Xabi Alonso’s side maintained their 100 per cent record. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring with a superb finish and Franco Mastantuono was also … Continue reading “Real Madrid Thrash Levante As Mbappe Hits Brace”
Alexander Isak scored his first Liverpool goal to inspire a 2-1 win against Southampton in the League Cup third round, while Chelsea survived a scare to beat third-tier Lincoln on Tuesday. Isak was making his third appearance for Liverpool since his British record £125 million ($169 million) move from Newcastle on transfer deadline day. … Continue reading “Isak Scores First Liverpool Goal In League Cup Win, Chelsea Survive Scare”
A House of Representatives member, Yusuf Gadgi, has opposed calls for state police, warning that governors cannot be trusted with the control of policing in the states. Gadgi, who chairs the House Committee on Defence, spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday. The lawmaker maintained that community policing was more effective and … Continue reading “VIDEO: Govs Can’t Be Trusted With State Police, Power To Control AK-47 — Reps Member”
The Lagos State House of Assembly has expressed sadness over the death of one of the party leaders from Oshodi/Isolo, Samuel Aina. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security and Strategy, Stephen Ogundipe, announced this at plenary on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Lagos Assembly Calls For Full Enforcement Of Tenancy Law He highlighted the … Continue reading “Lagos Assembly Mourns Ex-Council Chair, Others”
Barcelona midfielder Gavi is set to miss up to five months after undergoing surgery on a knee injury, the club said Tuesday. “Gavi has had an arthroscopy to resolve a medial meniscus injury, which was sutured to preserve the meniscus. Recovery time is estimated at around 4-5 months,” said Barcelona in a statement. The … Continue reading “Barca’s Gavi Ruled Out For Five months”