The President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has approved the inclusion of Itawure-Aramoko-Ado Ekiti and Aramoko-Ijero-Ifaki Ekiti roads construction in the 2026 budget of the Federal Government. A letter to this effect has since been forwarded from the Office of the President to the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi. The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday lauded the Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, for making Ibadan, the state capital, liveable and making residents of the state comfortable by executing projects aimed at easing transportation and making life more meaningful for the people. He stated this in Ibadan at the commissioning of the Ibadan Central…
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerian journalists to maintain high standards of professionalism, stressing that a free but responsible press is essential for national unity and democratic growth. Speaking at the Nigerian Guild of Editors’ Annual Conference, themed “Democratic Governance and National Cohesion: The Role of Editors,” Tinubu reflected on the historic role of…
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos Hon. David Zacharias, Chairman, House Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations has pledged the collaboration of the National Assembly to the Federal Road Safety Corps’ Special Marshals in their selfless contributions to safer roads and a more resilient society. Hon. Zacharias made the pledge while making his presentation as a Guest of…
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the 2025 Oil Licensing Round will officially commence on December 1, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to expand the nation’s oil and gas reserves and drive investment in the upstream sector. NUPRC Chief Executive, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe, disclosed this at the Project 1MMBOPD Additional…
Residents of the Ijoka community in Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Monday, took to the streets to protest the abandoned and dilapidated state of the Ijoka Road, a major route linking several parts of the state capital. As early as 7:00 a.m., the angry residents mounted barricades with logs of wood…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has issued a strong warning to air travellers over the carriage of dangerous and prohibited items onto aircraft, citing recent incidents that have endangered passengers and airport personnel. Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos to mark the FAAN Safety Week, the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi…
Residents of several local government areas in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Monday took to the streets to protest the state government’s alleged plan to acquire more land for the ongoing Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road project. The protesters, who came from Ido, Lagelu, Ona Ara, Akinyele, Oluyole, and Egbeda Local Government Areas, expressed anger over what…
