Author: Olumide Akinrinlola

The Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations expressed deep concern on Wednesday over the mass migration of Nigerians, popularly known as ‘Japa,’ in search of better opportunities abroad. The committee emphasized the urgent need to address this trend at its inaugural meeting held in the Senate wing of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.…

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, launched a free malaria testing and treatment program, along with the distribution of malaria medications, to combat the disease in the state. The governor was accompanied by his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa; the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Edesili Anani Okpebholo; Secretary to the Edo State…

According to Vanguard Newspaper, the House of Representatives has urged the federal government to declare oil-producing coastal communities in Ondo State as disaster zones requiring national emergency intervention. Donald Ojogo, the representative for Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency, raised a motion of urgent public importance, emphasizing the need to protect these communities from extinction due to severe…

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, commended lawmakers for their dedication during the 2025 budget defense sessions, highlighting their crucial role in crafting a viable financial plan for the upcoming year. Akpabio made these remarks as the Senate resumed on Tuesday after a two-week recess. In line with President Bola Tinubu’s approval of bills…

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved funding of at least N3.09 trillion for several road projects across the country, prominently featuring sections of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway and initiatives within the Federal Capital Territory. Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, disclosed this information to State House Correspondents following the first FEC meeting of the year…

By: Bayero Ade Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has denied allegations that his administration plans to establish a Sharia Court in the state, emphasizing that no such court has been authorized. According to Vanguard, in a statement issued on Tuesday, the Ogun State Government clarified that Sharia courts, which are common in Northern Nigeria, have…

By: Bayero Ade A tragic car accident on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, near Age-Mowo and just past Buhari Estate, resulted in the death of one person on Sunday evening. According to Afripost, Williams Manga, the Unit Commander for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Badagry, confirmed that another individual was injured in the crash, which…