The Lagos State government has sealed certain sections of the popular Alaba International Market and the bustling Trade Fair Market due to reported sanitation concerns. Traders, who arrived this (Monday) morning at these markets, were taken aback as they discovered that their access had been denied by officials of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority,…

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has ordered the immediate suspension of foreign travels by top officials for the rest of the year unless there is a direct emergency to be authorised by him. The Governor urged them to engage in application of virtual meetings for attendance and participation at international business and investment events….

Governor Ademola Adeleke on Thursday hosted the State Executive Council meeting with key focus on treasury board decisions as it affects preparation for budget 2024 and landmark pronouncements on state governance. The meeting attended by all members of the executive council deliberated on 2024 budget proposals from the Ministries, departments and agencies as a prelude…

Israel on Monday said it has launched over 300 strikes on the Gaza Strip within 24 hours. The Hamas rulers of the besieged Palestinian territory state that the attack has left dozens killed. More than two weeks into the war triggered by the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel that killed 1,400, alarm has surged…

The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has withdrawn the appeal it filed at the Supreme Court to nullify President Bola Tinubu’s election victory. The party, through its team of lawyers led by Mr. Chukwuma Machukwu Ume, SAN, withdrew the matter shortly after it was called up for hearing. A seven-member panel of the apex court, led…

The Supreme Court has commenced hearing in the appeal by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and Allied Peoples Movement (APM), seeking the nullification of President Bola Tinubu’s election. Justice Inyang Okoro is the leader of the panel of seven justices, which include Justice Helen Ogunwumiju, Justice Ibrahim Saulawa, Justice Adamu Jauro, Justice…

As the Supreme Court commences hearing on the February 25, 2023 Presidential Election Appeal, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is confident that guided by the provisions of the law, the body of evidence, circumstances and facts presented before it, the Apex Court will deliver justice in the matter. The PDP believes that the issues of…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke notes with excitement the confirmation of Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi as the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service by President Bola Tinubu, hailing the decision as perfect and offers promising direction for the outfit. In a release issued by the Spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Saturday, the Governor…

Aston Villa climbed to within two points of the Premier League lead as Douglas Luiz struck twice in a 4-1 win over West Ham on Sunday. Ollie Watkins and Leon Bailey were also on target as Unai Emery’s men recorded an 11th consecutive home Premier League win. Villa have been transformed in just over a…

A Baghdad court on Sunday sentenced in absentia the exiled daughter of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein to seven years in prison for “promoting” her father’s outlawed Baath party. The party was dissolved and banned after Hussein was toppled during the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq. According to the ruling, which AFP was able to review,…