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  The Oyo State House of Assembly has commenced legislative action to prohibit the production, importation, distribution, sale, and use of single-use plastics, marking a major step toward tackling environmental pollution and promoting sustainable practices across the state. The proposed legislation, titled the Oyo State Single-Use Plastics Prohibition (SUPs) Bill, 2026, passed its first reading during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin. The bill is jointly […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disclosed that about 15 million vulnerable households have been enrolled in its Benefit Register for conditional cash assistance aimed at cushioning the effects of economic hardship across the country. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard Doro, revealed this while speaking during a television interview, explaining that the programme is being implemented in partnership with the World Bank as part of broader […]

Dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond gathered in Abuja on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of former Head of State, Murtala Muhammed. The solemn event brought together government officials, diplomats, military officers, and other prominent personalities who paid tribute to the late military leader’s legacy and contributions to Nigeria’s development. The commemoration featured ceremonial activities, including the laying of wreaths by members of the Armed Forces […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to intensify public awareness campaigns against illegal investment schemes across the country. Director-General of the SEC, Emomotimi Agama, made this known during a meeting with his NOA counterpart, Lanre Issa-Onilu, in Abuja. Agama noted that fraudulent investment schemes continue to emerge daily, exploiting unsuspecting Nigerians who often fall victim due to limited […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has intercepted and seized 64 bags of cannabis sativa concealed inside a trailer transporting cement along the Kano–Zaria Road. The illegal consignment was recovered on February 2, 2026, during a targeted operation carried out by NDLEA officers attached to the Kiru Area Command. The interception followed intelligence-led surveillance and sustained monitoring of suspected drug trafficking routes within the state. According […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the legacy of former Head of State, Murtala Ramat Mohammed, as a lasting moral compass guiding Nigeria and the African continent in addressing contemporary political and economic challenges. Tinubu made the remarks during the 50th memorial anniversary of the late military leader, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The President noted that Mohammed’s courage, discipline, […]

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and businessman and philanthropist, Emeka Offor, are currently in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. The meeting was disclosed in a statement shared on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu received the two prominent figures at the Presidential Villa. However, details of the discussions […]