Politics

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says 26 people have been rescued alive, while eight people, including a little girl, have died following the collapse of a three-storey shopping complex in the Alakija area of ​​Lagos. LASEMA made this known in an update released Thursday, saying the data was confirmed at 4:20 p.m. The agency added that search and …

Post views: 31 Seven-year-olds Henry Awoyo and Imisioluwa Quadri became the center of attraction as the penultimate zonal qualifiers of the RIYE Under-15 Athletics circuit took place at the Gateway Stadium, Sagamu, Ogun State, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. While several young athletes secured a qualifying place for the grand final scheduled for June 26, 2026, at the MKO …

The Lagos State Police Command has ruled out terrorism, sabotage and use of explosive devices in the incident that sparked panic in the Mushin area of ​​Lagos, saying investigations revealed that the explosion was caused by the failure of a pressurized mechanical component. The command said forensic and technical findings demonstrated that the incident, initially suspected to be an explosion …

By Ayo Kehinde The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has launched emergency recovery efforts following a voltage instability on the national grid that disrupted electricity supply in Lagos and its environs on Thursday, causing disruption of major transmission lines and temporary loss of power from some generating stations. The disturbance, which occurred around 8.19am, quickly spread across the Lagos electricity …

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to harnessing tourism and hospitality as key drivers of economic growth, job creation and regional development. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, stated this while commissioning the renovation of the Premier Hotel in Ibadan, Oyo State. Premier Hotel is owned by Odu’a Investment Company …

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s infrastructure achievements, and also criticized former Senate President David Mark for what he described as poor road construction during his years in government. Wike spoke on Thursday while inaugurating the N16 Arterial Road – Ring II Road Interchange connecting Jahi and Gwarimpa districts in Abuja. The event was …

Post views: 25 By Silvernews The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has inaugurated the Nigeria Road Assessment Program (NigeriaRAP) Steering Committee as part of efforts to improve the safety of road infrastructure and reduce road accidents and fatalities across Nigeria. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, while inaugurating the committee at the Corps Marshal Conference Room, FRSC National Headquarters, …

The Federal College of Education (FCE), Abeokuta, has recorded a major milestone in Nigeria’s teacher education sector by becoming the first College of Education in the country to host an international virtual certification training program facilitated directly by a globally recognized educator. The pioneering initiative, organized through the Electronic Education Initiative (E-DON), featured Dr. Donna Stallings, former professor at Lincoln …

Former Governor Nasir El’Rufai’s woes appear to continue to grow, as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) hauled him to court again on 11 amended charges bordering on allegations of corruption, money laundering and other related offences. On trial alongside his former Senior Special Counsel and Senior Special Counsel, Jimi Lawal, and five others. In a …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Tuesday, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to developing modern infrastructure and improving the quality of life of Nigerians by canceling two major road projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The President was represented at the ceremonies by the National President of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, who delivered the Presidential speeches …