Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Friday said the generation that secured democracy after the annulled June 12, 1993 election had fulfilled its historic duty. He added that the current generation must now focus on achieving economic prosperity. Addressing the nation on Democracy Day, Tinubu said Nigeria had sustained 27 consecutive years of civilian rule since...
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U.S. Congressman Praises Nigeria’s House Of Reps. For Passing State Police Reform
U.S. Representative Riley Moore has welcomed Nigeria’s move towards establishing state police forces. He described the reform as an important step in addressing insecurity and protecting citizens across Africa’s most populous nation. Moore made the remarks following the passage of legislation by Nigeria’s House of Representatives aimed at advancing the creation of state-controlled police forces...
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Sanwo-Olu Unveils Hamzat, Sonayon-James As APC Lagos Governorship Candidates
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday presented Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the governing party’s candidates for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Sanwo-Olu in a statement described Hamzat as a dedicated public servant, dependable partner in governance and advocate for progress. He praised Hamzat for his experience...
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Mining Grants To Be Awarded Strictly On Merit- Minister of Solid Minerals Development
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, said on Wednesday that mining development grants under a new government-backed programme would be awarded strictly on merit, with no consideration given to personal connections or influence. Alake spoke at the unveiling of the Early-Stage Mineral Exploration and Research Grant Endowment (EMERGE) Programme, an initiative aimed at...
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Oyo Police Dismiss Terrorist Infiltration Claims As False
Oyo State police have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that suspected Lukarawa terrorists had infiltrated forests around Ogbomoso and the Old Oyo National Park as false. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, said intelligence assessments and security reports available to the command did not support...
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Tinubu Promises To Transform Abuja Into Modern Capital City
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Abuja into a model capital city through sustained infrastructure development. He said improved transport networks would boost economic growth and enhance connectivity across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented Tinubu during the inauguration of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi...
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Lagos Fishermen Seek Assistance As LASWA Intensifies Waterway Safety Enforcement
Fishermen operating on Lagos waterways have called for greater government support to cushion the impact of rising operational costs, even as the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) intensified efforts to enforce safety regulations across the state’s inland waterways. At a stakeholders’ engagement in Badagry, Lagos state Southwest Nigeria, LASWA reminded fishermen of mandatory safety requirements,...
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LAMATA Increases Lagos Blue Line Rail Daily Services To 94 Trips
The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) said on Monday it had increased daily services on the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line to 94 trips from 90, as demand for rail transport continues to grow in Nigeria’s commercial capital. LAMATA said in a statement that the revised timetable would take effect from June...
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UN Religious Freedom Envoy Begins Fact-Finding Mission In Nigeria
A United Nations expert on freedom of religion and belief Nazila Ghanea, began a two-week visit to Nigeria on Monday, amid renewed international scrutiny of religious violence and allegations of Christian persecution in Africa’s most populous nation. Nazila Ghanea, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, is scheduled to visit Abuja, Kano...
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The Rubber-Ruler Fallacy: A Response To Recent Claims On Price Changes Under The Tinubu Administration
In periods of economic adjustment, citizens naturally judge government performance through the prices they encounter in markets, petrol stations and grocery stores. Those experiences are real and deserve serious attention. Yet sound economic analysis requires more than observing nominal price movements. It requires measuring those changes against the value of the currency itself. When that...