The Oshodi-Isolo Local Government of Lagos State, under the chairmanship of Otunba Kehinde Oloyede-Almaroof, is set to roll out a massive empowerment initiative- one never seen before in the history of the local government on Friday, 12 December, 2025. The empowerment tools, specifically targeted at community members who genuinely need them, are aimed at supporting residents, boosting small businesses, and making beneficiaries self-reliant. Speaking during a meeting, Chairman of the Planning Committee, Hon. Taiwo Ayedun, disclosed that the Chairman has mandated the committee to identify those in the community who are truly in need of the items. He explained that…
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Popular Nigerian billionaire businessman, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chairman of Dangote Group of companies, on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025 appointed the pioneer Chairman of Economic Community of West African States(EBC). The EBC is an independent platform by ECOWAS to empower the private sector, boost sub-regional trade, foster investment and drive economic integration by bridging the gap between businesses and policymakers within the West African sub-region. ECOWAS President, Dr Omar Touray, who announced the appointment of Dangote during the 95th Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025 in Abuja, explained that the choice of the Nigerian…
In commemoration of the 2025 UN Human Rights Day, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025 approved the release and commutation of sentences of 91 convicts. This is in exercise of its power of clemency. The beneficiaries are inmates who have served more than 70 per cent of their punishment in correctional facilities. However, 80 of those convicts are for immediate release. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), disclosed this on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025 at a press conference organised by the Ministry of Justice and the Directorate of Citizens’ Rights. Pedro said…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025 vowed that his administration would everything possible to secure the people and spare no effort to make Oyo state tough for criminals. Makinde made the vow on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025 in Ibadan, the state capital after the state’s expanded security council meeting. The meeting comprised state executive council members, service commanders, local government chairmen and traditional rulers. The meeting was conducted against recent high profile kidnapping incidents in Ibadan, the capital of the state. Makinde, speaking through his Special Adviser on Security, Mr Fatai Owoseni, assured residents of the…
Former Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Wednesday,10 December, 2025 predicted that President Bola Tinubu will secure over 75 per cent of the votes in the North region in 2027 with effective mobilisation by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lawan, who was the President of the ninth Senate made the prediction on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025 after he was appointed as the National Patron of Tinubu House-to-House Network at his office in the National Assembly. The delegation, according to a statement by Lawan’s media aide, Mr. Ezrel Tabiowo, was led by the organisation’s National Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Muhammad. Lawan, who commended…
Tragedy occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 11 December, 2025 as eight students of the University of Jos lost their lives in a road accident opposite Unity Bank on Zaria Road in Jos, the Plateau State capital. It was gathered that accident involved a trailer and a bus carrying students of the University of Jos. Eyewitnesses said eleven people were on board the bus. They stated that seven were pronounced dead at the scene, and another victim later died in the hospital, bringing the total number of fatalities to eight. According to them, the bus was speeding and engaged…
When Rt. Hon. Adebo Edward Ogundoyin, Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, was elected Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria on September 17, 2023, it marked a historic moment. He became the youngest Speaker to occupy this prestigious position and notably, the first from an opposition party to be so elected. This milestone not only signified a generational shift in Nigeria’s legislative leadership but also heralded a new era of reform-oriented, bold, visionary and inclusive governance. Since assuming the role, Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin has demonstrated remarkable leadership, steering the Conference with vision, courage,…
The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Dr. Olusola Odumosu has assured residents of a hitch free Christmas and New Year celebration. He warned criminals to steer clear of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) during the yuletide season or be ready to face the full wrath of the law. Odumosu gave the warning on the heels of the festive season under way which is often characterized by growing criminal activities. Odumosu, said the Command is working round the clock to ensure that residents of FCT enjoy a hitch free celebration,…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025, applauded Nigeria’s role in quashing the attempted coup in Benin Republic. Speaking at the opening of the 55th Ordinary session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) at the Ministerial level in Abuja, the President of ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray decried that with recent insecurity in the subregion, it won’t be out of place to say that the region is in a state of emergency. Touray, while extolling the contribution of Nigeria in truncated the overthrow of democratic governance in Benin Republic, asked that…
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Gwarinpa, Abuja, presided over by Justice M. A. Hassan on Tuesday, 9 December, 2025 ordered that a ₦40 billion defamation lawsuit be served on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, through substituted means. Justice Hassan granted the order while ruling on an ex parte motion filed by a former All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Cole. Cole, in suit number CV/4502/25, dragged Wike and Channels Television (Channels Incorporated Limited) before the court over comments made during the September 18 edition of Politics Today, which…