The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), under the leadership of its Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, has approved the appointment of three Education Secretaries in Agege, Ikorodu and Alimosho Local Government Education Authorities to further strengthen the effective implementation of education policies at the grassroots level. The appointments were ratified at the Second Statutory Board Meeting of the Board in the year, held at the LASUBEB Headquarters. Speaking on the development, Dr. Shittu described the appointments as a strategic move aimed at reinforcing administrative efficiency, enhancing school supervision, and ensuring that government policies are translated into measurable outcomes across…
Author: Adetutu Audu
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd) has urged Nigerian youths to prioritise skills acquisition and empowerment opportunities as a strategic defence against drug abuse, unemployment and other social vices threatening national stability. Marwa gave the charge in Abuja on Thursday, 5 February, 2026, while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the launch of a youth empowerment and skills acquisition programme organised by Grassroots Bridge Builders, a non-governmental organisation. He described the initiative as a critical intervention that supports the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly its…
The Alimosho Local Government has organised a two-day capacity-building programme for its revenue officers as part of efforts to strengthen internally generated revenue and improve service delivery at the grassroots. The training, held at the council’s Multi-Purpose Hall on February 3, 2026, was organised under the leadership of the Chairman, Hon. Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson. It forms part of the administration’s commitment, made at inception, to continuous staff development, improved welfare and the creation of a conducive working environment for workers in the local government. Day one of the workshop focused on key themes including The Concept of Public Revenue Generation…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has impounded 27 commercial and private vehicles across Lagos for violating loading regulations and road safety standards. The vehicles were seized during an early-morning, coordinated enforcement operation carried out after repeated public warnings and sensitisation campaigns by the agency. According to LASTMA, “the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has commenced a far-reaching statewide enforcement initiative aimed at curbing the pervasive and hazardous practice of vehicular overloading, as part of its sustained commitment to enhancing road safety and enforcing uncompromising compliance with extant traffic regulations across Lagos State.” It explained that “the operation was executed…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in collaboration with the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises–Niger Delta, LIFE-ND, has intensified efforts to advance agricultural transformation across the Niger Delta region. As part of its oversight responsibilities, officials of the NDDC and LIFE-ND inspected agricultural incubation centres in Akwa Ibom, Imo, and Rivers States to evaluate the programme’s performance in rural communities. Speaking during the inspection of Megalakes Farms in Ogu Town, Rivers State, the Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Winifred Madume, said the exercise was a routine inspection aimed at assessing the level of implementation of the programme. She noted: “This…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the deployment of an army battalion to Kaiama Local Government, Kwara State, where Boko Haram terrorists overnight killed hapless villagers in Worro. President Tinubu said the new military command will spearhead Operation Savannah Shield to checkmate the barbaric terrorists and protect defenceless communities. He condemned the cowardly and beastly attack and described the gunmen as heartless for choosing soft targets in their doomed campaign of terror. President Tinubu expressed rage that the attackers killed the community members who rejected their obnoxious attempt at indoctrination, choosing instead to practice Islam that is neither extreme nor violent.…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced an audit exercise covering the state’s 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) as part of efforts to strengthen accountability at the grassroots. The exercise was formally declared open on Wednesday, 4 February, 2026, at the Lateef Jakande Hall, Assembly Complex, by the Chairman, House Committee on Public Accounts (Local), Hon. Prince Nureni Akinsanya. Speaking on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa, Akinsanya said the audit was aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and prudent management of public funds across the local councils. He explained…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has constructed and donated a modern fire station, a brand new fire fighting truck, a functional borehole and offices to the management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi and its entire community in Gubi campus. The fire station also has a modern fire fighting vehicle, offices for staff and a borehole for water refill which is to operate 24 hours. Commissioning and handing over the facilities to the ATBU Management Wednesday, 4 February, 2026, the Minister of State, Ministry of Regional Development, Hon Uba Maigari Ahmadu said that President…
By Segun Adewale, Bauchi As Bauchi State celebrates 50th anniversary of the creation of the state on Tuesday, Governor Bala Abdukadir Mohammed stated that the successful take-off and sustained existence of the state since its creation in 1976 were made possible by the vision, courage, and sacrifices of its founding fathers. Similarly, the state Governo also led top government officials and traditional institutions in a tree planting exercise as part of activities commemorating the 50th anniversary of the state creation. The Governor who had earlier in a statewide broadcast to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the state,…
Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has called on the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), the Senior Staff Association of Electricity and Allied Companies (SSAEAC) and staff of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to embrace dialogue over the issues of welfare and wages. He also enjoined the labour union to be realistic in their demands for increase in allowances. The Minister made the appeal in a meeting with the Unions and management of TCN in his office in Abuja on Wednesday, 4 February, 2026. His intervention followed a fresh move by the workers to embark on industrial action…