The people of Argungu have been advised to legally acquire weapons to protect their communities against persistent attacks by bandits. The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, gave the advice during a meeting with district heads, village heads, and ward heads at his palace. He also urged communities in the emirate to remain vigilant and take proactive measures against terrorists and criminal elements that often invade the areas. Emir Mera, added that communities should consider raising funds collectively to purchase legally approved weapons for self-defence. His words, “If you acquire such weapons legally, make sure the bandits are aware…
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The arraignment of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and four others for an alleged N4.29bn foreign exchange fraud before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja was, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, stalled due to the absence of the defendants in court. UBA, alongside Muyiwa Akinyemi, Amangbo Eziashi Stephen, Geeos Global Service Limited and Fedat Global Limited, was to be arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, on a four-count charge bordering on foreign exchange infractions, concealment of proceeds of unlawful activities, retention of criminal proceeds, and…
***Inaugurates State’s Health Service Commission, names chairman Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, appointed seven new members into the Lagos State Body of Permanent Secretaries, making the total number of Permanent Secretaries appointed by tue current administration to 129. The new Permanent Secretaries were sworn in alongside the new members of recently constituted Health Service Commission at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Alausa. The Governor charged the Permanent Secretaries to establish clear performance benchmarks as they assumed responsibility as accounting officers in the respective ministries. Sanwo-Olu told the new appointees that their appointment should not be seen as…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday administered the oath of office to Dr Muttaqha Rabe Darma as the new minister of housing and urban development from Katsina State, following his Senate clearance. He replaced Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who recently resigned. President Tinubu, at the short ceremony at the State House, congratulated Dr Darma for coming on board at this “very challenging time of national development. “You have a very rich and interesting background. As a leader, we need competent hands like yours. “There is no doubt that you have rendered valuable services in all the assignments you have embarked upon;…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the National Secretary of the Party will on today, April 15, 2026, participate in a Nationwide Live Media Chat to address Nigerians on critical issues of national importance. The live broadcast will air on Arise News Television, reaching audiences across the country and beyond. During the engagement, the party’s top leadership will speak on key national issues, governance priorities, party direction, and matters relating to the continued progress and stability of the nation. This media chat forms part of the APC leadership’s commitment to transparent engagement, public accountability, and sustained…
The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has congratulated Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN on the honorary Doctor of Laws conferred on him by the University of Abuja. In a congratulatory letter sighed by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, President and Professor Wole Abbas, Executive Secretary, MUSWEN said the honour done Ali, a member of its Board of Trustees, was well deserved. According to MUSWEN, “This distinguished honour is a testament to your outstanding contributions to the legal profession, your unwavering commitment to the promotion of justice, and your remarkable service to humanity. ” Your illustrious career and exemplary leadership continue…
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced a further extension of the deadline, now set for April 21, 2026. A statement by LIRS says it observed a significant increase in traffic on its eTax platform as more taxpayers endeavour to meet the filing deadline. In view of this development, and to ensure that all taxpayers are provided with adequate opportunity to successfully complete their filings, LIRS hereby announces a further extension of the deadline, now set for April 21, 2026. This additional extension is granted in consideration of the overwhelming response and to enhance taxpayer convenience, while maintaining…
The Tinubu/Ambode Patriots have reiterated that the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the return of former Lagos State governor Akinwunmi Ambode to the Lagos State Government House remain the best options for Nigeria and Lagos State, respectively. The position was announced by the group’s Coordinator, Mr Dare Dada, during a recent support group meeting in Ikeja, Lagos. According to Dada, the leadership credentials of President Tinubu at the national level and the proven track record of Ambode in Lagos State make them the most reliable choices to sustain development and accelerate progress across the country and the state. He…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said his government will support the evidence-led campaign of the Nigerian media against Big Tech dominance, anti-competitive activities, and the harsh economic headwinds affecting local media. He described the press as an “indispensable partner” in the nation’s journey towards economic stability, press freedom, and social cohesion. At a meeting at the State House on Friday, the President said his government would help dismantle the fiscal hurdles and “digital cannibalisation” currently threatening the survival of the press. He gave this assurance during an interfaith dinner with a high-level delegation from the Nigerian Press Organisation (NPO), led…
In pursuit of the resolve of President Bola Tinubu that there is no going back on the establishment of State Police, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has inaugurated an eight-member committee to oversee the implementation. Professor Olu Ogunsakin, the pioneer Director General of the National Institute of Police Studies, Kano, is appointed to lead the eight-member state police committee. The new police chief who held an inaugural engagement with senior police officers on Wednesday, also unveiled his policing vision. Prompt News reports that the Nigeria Police Council on Tuesday unanimously ratified Disu’s appointment as the 23rd Inspector General of…