The Federal Government has directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to suspend the introduction and rollout of new policies, regulations, or major regulatory changes until full compliance with the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Framework is achieved. The directive, issued by the Director General of the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu, is part of efforts to strengthen regulatory quality, ensure policy coherence, and improve the ease of doing business in Nigeria. According to the statement, the RIA Framework, which was formally implemented in January 2025, requires that all new policies or amendments introduced after the…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
A civil society organisation, Speak Out for Justice Advocacy Ltd/Gte (SOJA), has condemned the tragic death of a student, Fatima Jibril Khali, allegedly caused by a stray bullet during a wedding celebration in Maiduguri, Borno State. In a statement issued on Sunday, 5 April, 2026, SOJA expressed deep sorrow over the incident, describing it as a preventable tragedy and a disturbing reflection of the dangers posed by the reckless use of firearms in civilian environments. The organisation said the deceased, a student of Zenith International Academy, reportedly died after a bullet was discharged during a wedding in the Ngomari area…
The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has officially fulfilled its promise to Mrs. Oluwatoyin Bolanle Falade, one of the winners of the star prizes at the recent National Women’s Conference. In a celebration of excellence and integrity, Mrs. Falade, wife of the Executive Vice Chairman, Mosan-Okunola LCDA, Prince Abiodun Falade, has arrived in London, United Kingdom, to begin an all-expenses-paid 10-day vacation.The trip serves as the ultimate reward for her emergence as a standout participant during the conference’s Silver Jubilee Gala. This gesture, spearheaded by the First Lady of Lagos State and COWLSO Chairman, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana…
Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline and a leading carrier in West Africa, has announced plans to commence international flight operations from Gateway International Airport to London this summer. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Allen Onyema, disclosed this during an interview with journalists after inspecting the airport facilities alongside Dapo Abiodun. The visit followed the official commissioning of the airport by Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Onyema, Air Peace will operate flights connecting the airport to both London Gatwick Airport and Heathrow Airport, marking a significant milestone for Ogun State’s aviation sector. He praised the state government for delivering a world-class…
A team of experts from the British Museum and the University of Oxford paid a familiarization visit to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Legacy Museum, aimed at strengthening collaboration for the preservation and revival of Nigeria’s railway heritage. The visit was led by Professor Paul Bagu, an anthropologist from the University of Oxford, alongside Mrs. Julia Hudson. The team explored key sections of the museum, including the historic Old Running Shed, where ageing locomotives and coaches are housed. Professor Bagu expressed keen interest in the restoration and preservation of these locomotives, emphasizing the importance of international collaboration. Speaking during the…
The 2025/2026 season of the Lagos State League will kick off on Tuesday, 21 April, 2026, at designated centres across the state reports thegazellenews.com. Thegazellenews.com reports further that the tournament is expected to take place in male and female categories. This medium reports further that participating teams have been grouped into the Atlantic and Mainland Conferences with only the star match scheduled for the openig day of Tuesday, 21 April, 2026. According to the league’s Chief Operating Officer, Musbau Oseni, a seminar has been scheduled for all the participating teams on Friday, 10 April, 2026, as well as a press…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a drug trafficking syndicate that concealed cocaine in tins of palm kernel oil for export to the United Kingdom, leading to the arrest of a suspected kingpin in Lagos, reports thegazellenews.com The anti-drug also arrested a Pastor with the Celestial Church of Christ and his wife in Lagos having been caught in possession of skunk A statement by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, said the operation, lasted three weeks, began on March 11, 2026, when NDLEA officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA),…
Senator Ifeanyi Araraume has called on Nigerians to embrace sacrifice, forgiveness, and renewed hope as Christians across the country celebrate Easter. In a message to mark the occasion, Araraume described Easter as a powerful reminder that adversity is temporary and that brighter days lie ahead. He said the resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolises victory over hardship and offers a message of hope for Nigeria’s future. According to him, “Easter is not merely a festival; it is a spiritual declaration that darkness does not have the final word. As Christ rose triumphantly on the third day, I believe Nigeria, too, is…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, OFR, has extended warm Easter greetings to Nigerians, calling for renewed hope, strengthened faith, and a deeper commitment to national development. In her Easter message released by her Special Assistant on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication, Desmond Utomwen, the Presidential Adviser emphasised the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a symbol of renewal, sacrifice, and triumph of light over darkness. She urged citizens to draw inspiration from the season by embracing unity, compassion, and collective responsibility in building a better society. Princess Orelope-Adefulire…
By Adamu Yalwa Gabi, anipr Just a few weeks back, I came across a publication titled ‘The burden of choice: Nigerians must defeat Tinubu’ written by a senior and highly respected colleague. This scrutiny is not only a personal defence but constructive criticism against the blackmailer wearing the cap of a commentator on national issues. Although, it may look absurd to somebody like me –a very keen learner to step into the shoes of the controversial political analyst (author) and talk more of rubbing shoulders —an experienced fellow in writing, particularly in the journalism profession. Fethullah Gulen, the Turkish Islamic…