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By Deborah Nnamdi The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to take immediate action to contain a worsening cholera outbreak in Badagry West, Lagos State, which has already claimed lives and poses a serious public health risk. This appeal followed the adoption of a motion presented by…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two British-Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, on their historic election and inauguration as mayors in London. In a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised the duo for upholding the reputation of Nigerians abroad, commending their dedication to integrity,…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Government has revealed plans to sell a 753-unit housing estate previously seized from the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The property is part of the assets recovered by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Ministry of…

By Deborah Nnamdi Residents of the Aduragbemi community in Ido-Osun, Osun State, took to the streets on Friday to protest the collapse of a newly tarred road that was washed away by rain just a day after its completion. Carrying placards and marching through the affected area, the protesters accused…

Gov. Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Joint Committee of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and National Council of Traditional Rulers (NCTR), has pledged the Forum’s support for the establishment of the council. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Uzodimma addressed journalists following the Forum’s meeting on the proposed bill to establish…

Nigeria experienced a modest ease in inflation last month, with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) confirming a drop in the headline inflation rate to 23.71% in April 2025, down from 24.23% in March. The figures, published in the agency’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) update on Thursday, reflect a 0.52…

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has commended the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for demonstrating remarkable transparency and accountability in tackling the issues that arose after the recently concluded 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The Agency praised JAMB’s candid admission of its shortcomings as an uncommon but admirable…

By Deborah Nnamdi Aminu Jaji, a member of the House of Representatives, has expressed deep concern over the escalating security crisis in Zamfara State. He described the situation as so dire that insurgents have reportedly resorted to feeding kidnapped infants to their dogs. Jaji, who represents Kaura-Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency…

In a landmark move to ease housing pressure, the Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to introduce monthly and quarterly rent payment options for tenants across the state. This initiative aims to make housing more accessible and affordable, especially for low- and middle-income earners who struggle with the traditional annual…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again cautioned the public against engaging with individuals or groups falsely claiming to offer contracts, grants, or intervention funds on behalf of the Bank. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Acting Director of Communication, Mrs.…