Pay your taxes to have more amenities, FCT minister tells residents Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is creating jobs through the construction of roads in the nation’s capital. Wike reiterated the need for the residents to pay their taxes, saying the money is used to provide modern […]

He’s a dependable ally, loyal patriot, says President President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, on his 69th birthday yesterday. The President described him as a dependable ally, consummate strategist, and a loyal patriot whose contributions to national development span decades. In a statement yesterday in Abuja by

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has appealed to Nigerians to raise awareness, support survivors, and encourage proactive health habits in the ongoing fight against breast cancer. In her message to mark this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the First Lady emphasised the importance of solidarity, early detection, and regular medical screening among women. She

Labour Party(LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has canvassed mandatory submission of academic certificates by candidates for elections to the  Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC)  six months before every election. Obi, in a post on his X yesterday, said the idea could be a part of the proposed amendment to the nation’s

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) are collaborating to promote credible elections and strengthen democratic institutions across Africa. As part of the collaboration, NEBE, alongside the Coalition of Ethiopian Civil Society Organisations for Elections (CECOE), led by NEBE’s Deputy Chairman Tesfaye Neway, was at the INEC office

Ekiti State Government has intensified security measures across its boundary communities, to prevent infiltration by bandits and kidnappers. The development followed the recent attacks in some communities in Kwara State. The Chairman of Ajoni Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. Michael Ogungbemi, spoke in a phone chat with our reporter. He said security operations and

There was low turnout of local government workers across Osun State yesterday, as they ended their eight months strike over control crisis between All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Nation recalls that members of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) began strike since February 17, following an Appeal Court judgment

Edo State Petroleum Task Force in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government has sealed off NIPCO Filling Station on Upper Sakponba Road, for having expired fire extinguishers. The filling station was shut about 9am yesterday. Leader of the task force, Ehichoya Joshua, said all fire extinguishers at the station were found to have expired since 2024. He said

New platform, Camera Hubs, is set to launch Africa’s marketplace for cameras, audio equipment, broadcasting gear,  and stage lighting, on December 1. The lead; Eugin Joachin, businessman with 20 years of experience in photographic equipment, said the inspiration came from decades of  watching creatives struggle. “I have seen photographers cry after discovering they bought fake

Chair of Badagry Local Government in Lagos State, Babatunde Hunpe, has facilitated release of five inmates from Badagry Correctional Centre. His Chief Press Secretary, Augustine Kriko, said this in a statement yesterday. He said the release was part of the council celebration of Nigeria’s  65th Independence. The chairman noted their freedom followed recommendations of a