Legal war over Akodoland deepens as courts weigh in
By Innocent Anaba LAGOS — A long-running and complex legal battle over the true ownership of a vast expanse of land in Akodo, within the Lekki Local Government Area of…
Eyo festival: Sanwo-Olu receives Opambata
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — GOVERNOR Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, yesterday, formally received the Opambata, the ceremonial staff of the Eyo Masquerade, marking the commencement of activities for the…
Economic empowerment, key to women’s freedom — Falana, Sowore
By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — FOUNDER of the Women Empowerment and Legal Aid, WELA, Mrs Funmi Falana, SAN, and human rights activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore, have identified economic empowerment as…
20 years after Imoudu: Tinubu pledges jobs, justice, dignity
…Falana, Imoudu family task Sanwo-Olu over seized property By Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu paid glowing tributes to the late Michael Imoudu, Nigeria’s foremost labour leader, on the…
Lagos ports: Stakeholders decry mandatory e-call up system
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS— STAKEHOLDERS at the Lagos ports have expressed concern over the reintroduction of the Electronic-Call Up system, tagged ‘Eto’ initiative, describing it as “e-extortion.” The stakeholders stated…
Dangote Refinery launches nationwide PMS sales at N739 per Litre via MRS outlets
•Warns against artificial scarcity •Urges Nigerians to report MRS’s non-compliant stations By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced nationwide sales of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) at a…
Why Presidency raised 2026 budget to N58trn
…Works on details, as Nigerians await breakdown By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Presidency raised the 2026 Federal Government budget from the N54.46 trillion originally contained in the Medium-Term…
Tinubu committed to efficient justice sector — ag Fagbemi
President Bola Tinubu is committed to a justice sector that will deliver timely outcomes to Nigerians. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, made this…
Kogi Poly sacks lecturer over sexual misconduct
By Boluwaji Obahopo Lokoja—Kogi State Polytechnic has terminated the appointment of a lecturer, Mr. Mukhtar Muhammed, for alleged sexually molesting a student. In a separate disciplinary action, another staff member,…
Arsenal stay top of PL with narrow victory over Everton
Arsenal ensured they will top the Premier League at Christmas with a 1-0 over Everton, while Liverpool survived a nervy finale to beat nine-man Tottenham 2-1 on Saturday. Manchester City…