As the nation continues to mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, paid a solemn condolence visit to her predecessor, the widow of the late President, Hajia Aisha Buhari. The visit, which took place in Daura, Katsina State, was led by Senator Tinubu and included wives of National Assembly leaders, state governors, ministers, service chiefs, and other prominent women. The delegation offered heartfelt condolences to the former First Lady and prayed for the peaceful repose of the late President’s soul and comfort for the family. A brief stop was made…
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Simply E- Mobile Unveils Affordable Electric Car, Power-bike, Tricycle In Lagos Photo of Newsbeat Editor Newsbeat Editor Send an email2 days ago0 72 A leading electric automobile store, Simply E-Mobile, has launched affordable electric cars, tricycles, motorcycles and scooters in Lagos. According to the Managing Director, Cynthia Eboh, the automobile firm located in the heart of Lekki area in Oniru is a one-stop store for fashionable and quality electric motorcycles, tricycles and cars for Nigerians. While presenting the various brands available for purchase before the media on Saturday, Eboh explained that the electric motorcycles and…
Kanu’s arrival this morning, Friday, July 18, 2025, comes amid tight security and limited courtroom access, as proceedings resume under the watch of presiding judge, Hon. Justice James K. Omotosho. Earlier, ABN TV reported that the court had approved only ten individuals from the defendant’s side to be present in the courtroom for today’s session. The approved list includes eight lawyers—among them several Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs)—as well as two close associates: Hon. Obi Aguocha and Prince Emmanuel Kanu. The restriction has been criticized by observers who argue it undermines public transparency in such a high-profile trial.…
In a continued effort to enforce traffic laws and ban on commercial motorcycles in the Metropolis, the Lagos State Taskforce has launched a comprehensive operation targeting recalcitrant motorcycle (Okada) operators who persist in violating the ban on restricted routes, highways, and bridges across the State. This exercise, which has been reinforced in areas where recracirtant Okada riders were noticable in the state, has led to the arrest of 63 motorcycles. The Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, disclosed that the latest enforcement operation was carried out in key areas such as Mile2 Oke bridge,…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called for a stronger collaboration between the State and Federal Governments to enable the state to leverage on their comparative advantages. The Governor made this known through the Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday while receiving the Participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, 2025 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, at the Conference Room, Lagos House Ikeja. The Governor noted that there should be effective collaboration between states and federal government agencies in the states across the country adding that…
The Alternative Bank Drives Community-Led Effort to Tackle Plastic Pollution in Lagos As part of ongoing efforts to tackle one of Nigeria’s most pressing environmental challenges, The Alternative Bank is set to execute the inaugural edition of its ‘Walk4ZeroPlastic’ campaign on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Tejuosho Market in Yaba, Lagos. The initiative, which forms part of the World Environment Day Program of Sterling Sustainability Working Group, is a community-driven campaign designed to reduce plastic pollution, foster responsible waste habits, and drive grassroots environmental advocacy. Anchored on the theme “In Markets, On Streets, For…
TINUBU: BUHARI’S ABSENCE WOULD BE FELT BY GENERATIONS, RENAMES UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI AFTER THE LATE LEADER; MINISTER RECALLS BUHARI’S LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR TINUBU by nelson ekujumi Friday, July 18, 2025 TINUBU: BUHARI’S ABSENCE WOULD BE FELT BY GENERATIONS, RENAMES UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI AFTER THE LATE LEADER; MINISTER RECALLS BUHARI’S LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR TINUBU President Bola Tinubu, in Abuja on Thursday, led his cabinet ministers, the Secretary to the Government, two state governors, and the Head of Service in a solemn tribute to the late President…
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft, on Thursday, 17 July 2025, handed over 45 bags of seized cannabis sativa to officials of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Marine Command. The illicit consignment, weighing approximately 1,575 kilograms, was intercepted on 4 July 2025 by the NNS Beecroft Quick Response Team. Acting on credible intelligence, the team discovered two wooden boats suspected to be transporting narcotics around the Takwa Bay and Ilesha axis. The swift response led to the successful seizure of the illegal substances. Speaking during the handover ceremony, the Commander of NNS Beecroft, Commodore P. P.…
On July 16, 2025, the Nigerian Navy conducted a training program for its personnel focused on fisheries regulation enforcement at the NNS Beecroft Officers’ Mess in Apapa, Lagos. This training, organized in partnership with the Federal Department of Fisheries, aimed to equip naval personnel with the knowledge and tools to effectively enforce fisheries laws within Nigeria’s maritime domain. Command Operations Officer Commodore A Mohammed represented the Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command (FOC WNC), Rear Admiral MG Oamen In his remarks, Commodore Mohammed emphasized the Nigerian Navy’s crucial role in combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing…
Dr. Princess Lilian Chinyere Williams is a woman of many parts — a seasoned broadcast journalist, a humanitarian, a politician, and a passionate advocate for women and children. With a commanding presence and deep commitment to community development, she has become a formidable voice for gender equality and social progress in Nigeria. Widely regarded for her dynamism and charisma, Dr. Williams has spent decades championing causes that uplift the vulnerable, empower women, and strengthen communities. Her advocacy has influenced key gender policies and leadership frameworks, paving the way for greater female representation in decision-making roles. Her work is…