Shettima Arrives in New York to Lead Nigeria at UNGA 81
Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in New York on Monday to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, stating that the nation will champion multilateral cooperation and urgent reforms of global institutions. Representing President Bola Tinubu, Shettima emphasized that Nigeria’s engagements will be anchored on national interest and the […]
Sanwo-Olu: Dangote Refinery Shows Africa Can Build at Scale
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the Dangote Refinery as evidence that Africa has the capacity to deliver major projects on a global scale. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday during the Lagos-New York 2026 Learning Journey at the refinery in Lekki. The programme was hosted by the Aliko Dangote Foundation and the Forum of Young […]
Experts Blame Corruption for Rising Building Collapses
The collapse of a two-storey building at Alakija Bus Stop along Old Ojo Road in Lagos, which claimed nine lives and left 27 others injured, has renewed concerns over Nigeria’s worsening building safety crisis. The incident, which occurred on June 26 in the Oriade Local Council Development Area, prompted a large-scale rescue operation by the […]
Tinubu Endorses Hamzat as Lagos APC Consensus Candidate
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has endorsed Obafemi Hamzat as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, in a move that signals early alignment ahead of the state’s next election cycle. The endorsement was made during a high-level meeting with members of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the influential […]
Badagry Declares Seven-Day Mourning For Late Akran
The Chairman of Badagry Local Government Area, Mr. Babatunde Hunpe, has declared a seven-day mourning period following the death of the Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu Toyi I. The announcement was made on Tuesday through a statement by Hunpe’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kriko Augustine, with the approval of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. “With […]
