EPE, EPE LG, LAGOS SATATE, NIGERIA – The Epe Local Government, in conjunction with the Health District 3 has organized a medical outreach programme for residents within the riverine area in the council. The Chairman, Ms. Surah Animashaun stated that the free medical outreach is aimed at giving back to …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Zenith Bank Plc, the Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has reassured its customers of improved services following recent infrastructure upgrades. In a message posted on Thursday, October 3, 2024, the Bank apologised for the service disruptions experienced across its e-channels during the upgrade period. The Bank clarified that …

LAGOS, NIGERIA – Months after losing control, it has emerged that Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has been given a “soft landing” in Oshodi by the new Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Mustapha Adekunle, aka Seego. Seego has reportedly established …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – The Federal Government has officially handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to key representatives from the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). Once these buses are integrated into the commuter system, they are expected …

…Rivers State Governor Hits Back At Critics PORT-HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA – Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, on Sunday, responded to critics of his administration, accusing them of being frustrated by the progress his government has made. He claimed that his administration has accomplished in one year what others failed …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Senators have reached a unanimous decision to grant full autonomy to local governments in Nigeria’s constitution, though they remain divided on the creation of state police as a solution to the country’s security challenges. At a retreat held by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in …

ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South at the National Assembly, has expressed deep concern over the pervasive corruption in Nigeria, criticizing how corrupt politicians are often celebrated rather than held accountable. Speaking to journalists in Kano on Sunday, September 30, 2024, Ndume lamented the unchecked …

NEW YORK, USA – In an exclusive interview with Arise TV during the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Olusegun Alebiosu, CEO of FirstBank, emphasized the urgent need for international leaders to prioritize poverty eradication. He highlighted that alongside poverty, climate change and gender inequality also requires immediate …

ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA – Ogun State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the failed portion of the Sagamu–Ore-Benin Expressway near Sagamu to address the current traffic logjam being experienced by motorists on the road. Governor Dapo Abiodun paid an unscheduled visit to the bad portion of the road on …

BY ABU-SATAR HAMED ABUJA, FCT, NIGERIA – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the newly sworn-in Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, as a leader possessing the qualities the Nigerian judiciary needs at this time. Tinubu stated, “I have no doubt that you will set the pace …