Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the state’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and the Russian Federation, citing Lagos’ pivotal role in Nigeria’s economic, cultural, and historical landscape. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, stated this during a courtesy visit by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Andrey L. Podelyshev, held at the Official Residence of the Deputy Governor, Ikoyi, Lagos, noted that Nigeria and Russia share decades of robust diplomatic and development partnerships Sanwo-Olu acknowledged that bilateral momentum had slowed…
Author: Olamide Obayemi
A non-governmental organisation, Crusaders for Family Rights (CFFR) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to investigate allegations of illegal revocation of plots of land and properties in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The group also called on the FG to return all alleged illegally rebooked lands to their original owners. CFFR stated this via a press statement on Thursday, 4 December, 2025. The statement was signed by its President, Mr. Adebayo Lawson. Lawson accused the Minister of FCT, Nyisome Wike of collaborating with land grabbers to revoke people’s properties and sell to them. “We have evidence that Minister…
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment with the successful completion of a three-week Adire attire-making training programme for 50 young residents of the council. The training, organised by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Alimosho Chapter, was fully sponsored by the local government as part of ongoing efforts to entrench the Chairman’s development blueprint—the WISE Agenda. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at the Alimosho Local Government Secretariat Hall, Hon. Akinpelu Johnson announced a ₦3 million loan support fund dedicated to the beneficiaries of the programme. He…
A new report released African Perspectives on Cyber Security Report 2025 by Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a global leader in cybersecurity solutions has revealed that Nigerian organisations are facing the highest volume of weekly cyber attacks in Africa. According to the report, Nigerian firms experience an average of 4,200 attacks per week, significantly higher than the continental average of 3,153 and 60 per cent above the global average of 1,963 attacks per organisation. The report also revealed a sharp rise in attacks across Africa, driven largely by artificial intelligence-enabled threats. Country Manager for West Africa at Check Point, Kingsley…
Nigeria’s push to strengthen the foundations of sustainable development financing received a major boost in Lagos as government leaders, development partners, private sector institutions, and civil society organisations converged for a three-day retreat dedicated to deepening the implementation of the Integrated National Financing Framework (INFF). Held from 24 to 26 November 2025, the retreat focused squarely on translating the INFF from a policy framework into a practical, results-driven instrument capable of mobilising resources for national priorities and accelerating progress on the SDGs. Described as one of the most important meetings on Nigeria’s financing future in recent years, the retreat, themed:…
Eko United, a coalition of Lagos professionals and innovators, has launched the Progressive Lagos Initiative, a policy-driven platform designed to increase elite participation in governance and shape Lagos’ next phase of development. The initiative was unveiled at a press conference on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025, in Lagos, convened by Eko United under the Chairmanship of Mr. Wole Olagundoye, alongside other leaders of the group including Dr. Idowu Agarawu, Mr Ahmed Buhari, and Mrs. Aderonke Oyelakin. Eko United said the Progressive Lagos Initiative would serve as a hub for technocrats, academics, and professionals to contribute reforms that address the growing complexities…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has asked Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, Regional Leader of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), to wait till 2027 if he wants to be the Vice President of Nigeria. MURIC Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, said this in a statement he released to respond to the comments made by Dachomo on Channels TV on Monday, 1 December, 2025. Dachomo in the interview said that the fact that both the President and Vice President seats are occupied by Muslims proves that there is a ‘’genocide’ against Christians in Nigeria and that the only way this can…
The Edo State House of Assembly has summoned wife of singer 2Face Idibia, Hon Natasha Osawaru Irobosa, over a case of misconduct leveled against her. Hon Natasha, who represents Egor State Constituency in the Edo Assembly, was accused of dragging the House into disrepute following online reports of her public misconduct between herself and her husband in London recently that led to the singer’s arrest. Speaking during its plenary on Tuesday, 2 December, 2025, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, said Tuface’s wife has been trending negatively in the media. “Distinguished members, of recent, this Honourable House,…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, convened a high-level consultative meeting on Monday with the leadership of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The meeting, held at the Government House in Maiduguri, focused on strengthening collaborative efforts between the state government and religious bodies to combat the lingering threat of insecurity and foster lasting peace in Borno State. The Governor, while addressing the leaders, underscored the critical role of religious leaders in promoting tolerance, unity and peace in society. “Borno is not only strategically positioned geographically but also has unique and beautiful family composition dynamics.…
Indigenous contractors and members of their families took to the streets of Abuja on Tuesday to protest the nonpayment by the federal government of their contract money amounting to over N500 billion. The contractors numbering over 100 converged at the Eagle Square, Abuja and matched all the way to the Ministry of Finance where they staged peaceful protest, demanding for payment of their money which they said amounted to over N500 billion. The contractors under the umbrella of the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria, (AICAN), also came out with members of their families and their staff to seek payment…