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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the deployment of Muyiwa John Adetola as the new Accountant-General of Lagos State and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office. The decision was conveyed in an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service. Adetola’s appointment follows the statutory retirement of the outgoing Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Abiodun Muritala. Prior to his new role, Adetola served as State Auditor-General in the Office of […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to auction more than 14,000 litres of seized petrol in Cross River State as part of ongoing efforts to curb smuggling and ensure the products are put to proper use. Customs officials said the fuel was intercepted during a series of anti-smuggling operations along major border routes known for illegal petroleum trafficking. The seizures followed intensified surveillance aimed at protecting the nation’s […]

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, signaling a major step in the administration’s ongoing fiscal and economic reform agenda. The nomination has been forwarded to the Senate for confirmation. Dr. Oyedele replaces Dr. Doris Anite-Uzoka, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State. The reshuffle marks her third ministerial portfolio under the […]

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a wide-ranging set of rule adjustments aimed at improving match tempo and reducing time-wasting across the sport. The decisions were taken at the body’s 140th Annual General Meeting held in Hensol, Wales, under the chairmanship of Mike Jones, President of the Football Association of Wales. The new measures will come into force at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will also apply […]

Five security officers have been arrested and are set to face prosecution over their alleged involvement in a security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on February 12, 2026, in an incident authorities say involved former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Authorities confirmed that the arrests followed a joint investigation into what was described as a serious compromise of airport security protocols. According to officials, the investigation was conducted […]

The Ondo State Government has directed security agencies to intensify operations against kidnapping syndicates operating in parts of the state following a recent surge in abduction cases. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the government expressed deep concern over the incidents, noting that investigations had uncovered the involvement of local collaborators in some of the attacks. According to the statement, certain individuals within […]

FIFA on Tuesday officially launched the final 100-day countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, signaling the rapid approach of what is set to be the largest edition of the tournament in history. In a celebratory message shared across its digital platforms, the world football governing body highlighted the scale of the upcoming competition, noting that the expanded tournament will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, running from June 11 […]

The retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, may soon increase to between N980 and above N1,000 per litre across different parts of the country, following a fresh upward review of the gantry price by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Industry stakeholders indicated that the final pump price will depend largely on transportation costs, distribution logistics, and distance from supply depots. The adjustment comes after the refinery […]

Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued two kidnapped victims in Plateau State and intercepted a suspected gun runner in Kaduna State during separate security operations within their Joint Operations Area. The successes were recorded during coordinated fighting patrols and stop-and-search operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and restoring stability in affected communities. In Plateau State, troops deployed to Wase Local Government Area carried out […]

A 300-level student of the University of Ibadan has died after reportedly ingesting a substance suspected to be an insecticide. The incident occurred on Sunday night at Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall within the university. The student, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found on the ground floor of the hostel in an unconscious and distressed condition by another student. It was gathered that he allegedly admitted to taking a substance […]