UN Explains Why Violent Extremism Persists in West Africa and the Sahel
Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, the United Nations (UN) Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, has raised alarm over the growing radicalisation of youth in the region, attributing it…
Senate Approves 14-Year Jail Term for Sexual Harassment in Schools
The Senate on Wednesday approved a bill prescribing up to 14 years’ imprisonment for educators convicted of sexually harassing students in tertiary institutions. The bill, titled Sexual Harassment of Students…
LG Legislative Council Confirms Obasa’s Son as New Chairman
The 10th Assembly of the Agege Legislative Council has formally accepted the resignation of its Chairman, Tunde Azeez, popularly known as Disco, and confirmed AbdulGaniyu Vinod Obasa, the former Vice…
Why Senate Suspends Confirmation of Udeh as Minister
The Senate on Wednesday put a hold on the confirmation of Kingsley Udeh as a minister, citing the absence of a mandatory security clearance. Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed the…
Mamdani Becomes New York’s First Muslim Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, a member of the Democratic Party, has emerged victorious in New York City’s mayoral race, concluding a fiercely contested election that captured global attention. His win in Tuesday’s…
Senate Confirms New Chairman and Commissioners for NCC Board
Following a thorough screening by the Senate Committee on Communications, the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday confirmed Idris Ibikunle Olorunnimbe from the South West as the new Chairman of the Nigerian…
Senate Moves to Phase Out Petrol Cars, Progresses Electric Vehicle Bill
A bill aimed at phasing out petrol-powered vehicles and introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) nationwide has scaled second reading in the Nigerian Senate. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, sponsor of the…
FG Launches Ministerial Project Approval Board
The Federal Government has launched the Ministerial Project Approval Board (MPAB) in addition to promoting a strategic digital transformation partnership with the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA). All these are…
Aiyedatiwa Signs $50bn Investment Agreement for Refinery and Free Trade Zone
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has formalised a $50 billion investment agreement with several international firms under the Sunshine Infrastructure Joint Venture, marking a significant milestone in the…
Bursary: Ondo Begins Disbursement of N350m to over 11,000 Students
In order to ease the financial burden of students and their sponsors, the government of Ondo state has kicked off the disbursement of over three fifty million naira to indigenous…










