AU Summit: Nigeria secures permanent seat on ACB board
Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank (ACB) following a decision by the Executive Council of the African Union (AU), the Ministry of…
U.S. moves to revoke citizenship of naturalised Americans
The Trump administration is significantly expanding efforts to strip U.S. citizenship from naturalized Americans as part of its broader crackdown on immigration, according to people familiar with the plans. U.S.…
Oyo secures boundary against Ogun’s land grabbing as Makinde Elevates 14 High Chiefs, Baales to Obas
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday upgraded 14 High Chiefs and Baales in Oyo town to the status of crown-wearing Obas, during a colourful coronation ceremony where the newly…
Motorcyclist alleged rape teenager, court order case file transfer to AG, warns police against delay tactics
A Magistrate’s Court in Ikirun, Osun State, has remanded 38-year-old commercial motorcyclist, Oladapo Jegede, at the Ilesa Correctional Centre over the alleged rape of a 19-year-old student. The victim reportedly…
Lagos urges estates developers to get approved plans before construction
The Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement against estates operating without approved layout plans and building permits. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, made this…
Uncertified drivers risks arrest, says Lagos
The Lagos State Government has ordered full enforcement against drivers who do not have the Lagos State Drivers’ Institute certification. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Senior Special…
Lagos dirty with refuse, says Solicitor General
The Permanent Secretary and Solicitor General of Lagos State, Mr Hameed Oyenuga, on Thursday expressed concern over the worsening state of waste disposal across the state, declaring that Lagos is…
Legal firm champions anti-drug advocacy for Nigerian youth
A Nigerian legal consulting firm, Neoteric LP, M. A. Mustapha and Co., has backed a youth-focused anti-drug campaign through a corporate social responsibility partnership with the Drug Free Project and…
Travel Agent busted over alleged N3.6m visa fraud in Osun
The Osun state Police Command has arrested a travel agent for allegedly defrauding two clients of N3.6 million under the pretext of securing Luxembourg visas. This is contained in a…
CBN to fine bank N10m over unapproved cheque printing
Deposit Money Banks risk fines of up to N10m and the withdrawal of cheques from circulation if they engage unaccredited cheque printers, the Central Bank of Nigeria has warned. The…