Sanwo-Olu backs autism advocacy with ₦200m boost

Sanwo-Olu backs autism advocacy with ₦200m boost

April 3, 2026 Markup 0

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commemorated World Autism Awareness Day with ₦200 million donation to support autism advocacy and caregiver development in the state.

The governor announced the funding while receiving teenage autism advocate and Guinness World Record holder, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, at Lagos House, Marina.

Police honours fallen officers with ₦53.7m support

Police honours fallen officers with ₦53.7m support

April 2, 2026 Markup 0

The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Baba Mohammed Azare, has presented cheques of ₦53.7 million to 34 families of police officers who died in the line of duty.

The presentation, held as part of the 2026 National Police Day and ongoing Police Week celebrations, was conducted on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police in a solemn ceremony.

NOA, optometrists partner to combat preventable blindness

NOA, optometrists partner to combat preventable blindness

April 2, 2026 Markup 0

According to him, NOA will leverage its nationwide presence to amplify key messages on preventive eye care and the early detection of vision-related conditions.

He also highlighted the agency’s newly launched indigenous artificial intelligence chatbot, CLHEEAN—an acronym for Crime and Lawlessness, Health, Education, Environment, Abuse, and Nationalism—as a strategic tool for deepening citizen engagement and promoting behavioural change within communities.

Itsekiri group slams calls to cancel Tantita contract

Itsekiri group slams calls to cancel Tantita contract

April 2, 2026 Markup 0

Coordinators of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) of Itsekiri extraction in Delta State, have condemned calls by some individuals to revoke the firm’s pipeline surveillance contract.

The coordinators made their position known at a media briefing held on Wednesday in Warri, where they described the agitation as self-serving and potentially destabilising to the prevailing peace in the Niger Delta.

Sanwo-Olu tours mega Ajegunle School ahead of inauguration

Sanwo-Olu tours mega Ajegunle School ahead of inauguration

April 2, 2026 Markup 0

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday inspected the newly completed Tolu Schools Complex in Ajegunle ahead of its official commissioning in the coming days.

Barring any last-minute changes, President Bola Tinubu is expected to inaugurate the 36 schools within the complex, a flagship project of the Sanwo-Olu administration.

Witness: Emefiele breached CBN Act in Naira redesign

Witness: Emefiele breached CBN Act in Naira redesign

April 1, 2026 Markup 0

The seventh prosecution witness, Chinedu Eneanya, on Wednesday told Justice Maryanne Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, violated provisions of the CBN Act during the 2022 naira redesign exercise.

Emefiele is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a four-count charge bordering on the alleged unlawful printing of new naira notes.

EFCC arrests TikToker over fake kidnap claim

EFCC arrests TikToker over fake kidnap claim

April 1, 2026 Markup 0

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a TikTok user, Udoma David Ekeh, for allegedly spreading false information about the Commission and its officers.

Ekeh, in December 2025, alerted the public to claims that some operatives of the EFCC’s Ilorin Zonal Directorate had been kidnapped by bandits while on assignment in Kwara State.

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Mohammed Baba Azare, on Wednesday led a public sensitisation campaign at Itam Market, one of the state’s busiest commercial hubs, to mark the third day of the 2026 National Police Day. The exercise, themed around promoting civic responsibility ahead of the forthcoming electoral season, focused on two key areas: saying no to electoral violence and strict adherence to road traffic rules and regulations.

Day 3: Police chief takes campaign to Itam Market

April 1, 2026 Markup 0

The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, Mohammed Baba Azare, on Wednesday led a public sensitisation campaign at Itam Market, one of the state’s busiest commercial hubs, to mark the third day of the 2026 National Police Day.

The exercise, themed around promoting civic responsibility ahead of the forthcoming electoral season, focused on two key areas: saying no to electoral violence and strict adherence to road traffic rules and regulations.

Lagos launches grassroots engagement for World Bank HOPE-GOV programme

Lagos launches grassroots engagement for World Bank HOPE-GOV programme

April 1, 2026 Markup 0

The Lagos State Government is to launch a strategic grassroots and stakeholder engagement campaign ahead of the full-scale implementation of the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity-Governance (HOPE-GOV) Programme.

The initiative is supported by World Bank and is aimed at strengthening governance systems that drive service delivery in basic education and primary healthcare.

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EFCC re-arraigns oil firm chief over alleged N1.4bn fraud

EFCC re-arraigns oil firm chief over alleged N1.4bn fraud

March 31, 2026 Markup 0

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned the Managing Director of Nadabo Energy Limited, Abubakar Ali Peters, over an alleged N1.4 billion oil subsidy fraud.

Peters and his company were re-arraigned before Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja.

The case was previously before Justice C.A. Balogun but was reassigned following the judge’s retirement.

Protesters storm NASS, reject pipeline contract split

Protesters storm NASS, reject pipeline contract split

March 31, 2026 Markup 0

The group described demands for a review of the contract framework as self-serving, warning that any attempt to alter the arrangement could undermine the security gains recorded in the Niger Delta.

Demonstrators displayed placards with inscriptions such as “Nigeria cannot afford setbacks in oil security”, “Don’t destroy Niger Delta peace for self-interest”, “Say no to disruption of national security efforts”, and “Pipeline contracts must not threaten the 2027 elections”.

Group demands power rotation in Bomadi/Patani

Group demands power rotation in Bomadi/Patani

March 31, 2026 Markup 0

The Committee on Power Rotation in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, Delta State, has called for equitable representation and a renewal of leadership in the area.

The committee made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Chairman, Chief Binaebi Keboh, the Ebe-Ebidouara of Kabowei Kingdom, alongside Mr Perezilagha Orutu.

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Delta monarchs back Tantita, urge Tinubu to renew deal

Delta monarchs back Tantita, urge Tinubu to renew deal

March 31, 2026 Markup 0

The Delta State Traditional Rulers Council has passed a resounding vote of confidence in Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), calling for the renewal and expansion of its contract.

The royal fathers, drawn from the Urhobo, Ijaw, Isoko and Ndokwa ethnic groups, endorsed the firm on Monday during an enlarged council meeting held at the palace of the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Emmanuel Sideso, Abe I.

WaterAid, council deliver lifeline projects in Lagos communities

WaterAid, council deliver lifeline projects in Lagos communities

March 27, 2026 Markup 0

The Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has inaugurated three solar-powered water facilities across communities in Lagos, alongside a new toilet block at Farm Settlement Primary School, Ikorodu.

The projects, delivered in collaboration with the Lagos State Government and WaterAid Nigeria, were unveiled on Thursday in Irepodun, Arobiona and Agbede communities.