Lagos State became the convergence of Nigeria’s diversity and cultures on Wednesday. It literally turned into the centre stage for the exhibition of local customs, arts and traditions in what appeared to be the largest cultural carnival in the country. An array of elegantly dressed troupes from 29 states of the federation kept the guests’ attention hooked to flamboyantly rehearsed …

An inter-agency committee set up on the recovery of debts owed to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has submitted its report to the Federal Government and is urging for strict implementation of relevant laws including the AMCON Act. The Act disqualifies recalcitrant debtors from benefitting from government contracts and projects without AMCON’s due diligence clearance. The committee, led …

The Commissioner of the National Population Commission (NPC) for Kwara State, Alhaji Abdulrasak Folorunsho Gidado has assured that the 2023 population and housing census would be recorded as the most successful headcount in the history of the country. At a media briefing on Wednesday, Gidado said the commission has earlier launched the e-recruitment portal for the conduct of the 2022 …

The Civil Society Coalition on Sustainable Development (CSCSD) has cautioned that the recent directive by the Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu outlawing sexual education in Nigerian schools is dangerous and destructive to the growth of young people. At the 66th National Council on Education (NCE) in Abuja recently, Adamu ordered that sexual education content in Nigerian school curriculum be expunged …

The 36 finalists shortlisted for the inaugural session of the Lateef Jakande Leadership and Fellowship Academy were presented to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday at the State House, Alausa. The meeting with the Governor formally ended the rigorous application process, which received over 3,000 applications across the country. The finalists will be prune to pave the way for the first …

Former chairman of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, Ifeanyi Ararume has filed a N100 billion suit against President Muhammadu Buhari at a Federal High Court in Abuja over his alleged unlawful removal as a non-Executive Chairman of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Ararume is claiming damages from the Federal Government as a result of the …

Distribution of the N200 million donated for flood victims in Delta State by the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; and the party’s governorship candidate in Delta State, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has commenced. While Tinubu donated N50 million cash, Omo-Agege, who is also the Deputy Senate President, gave N150 million worth of relief materials. The cash …

The Lagos State Government has said it will soon begin a clampdown on all unregistered vehicles plying Lagos roads in line with Sections 16 and 196 of the state Transport Sector Reform Law (TSRL) 2018, as part of efforts to enhance the safety and protection of lives and property in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz …

Amnesty International (AI) has condemned the sentencing of two TikTok users – Mubarak Muhammad (Uniquepikin) and Nazifi Muhammad – for allegedly defaming the character of Kano State Governor, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje in one of their comedy skits. The duo are in prison custody in the state. In his ruling on Monday, the presiding magistrate, Aminu Gambari ordered that the skit makers …

A  group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on River State Governor Nyesom Wike to give account of all his recent financial donations to members of the G-5 governors of the party. The G-5 governors, led by Wike, have his counterparts in Benue, Oyo, Enugu and Abia States are members. They have repeatedly raised their voice against the …