Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Sokoto Government unveils new means to eradicate banditry Governor Ahmad Aliyu of Sokoto State. … says this new strategy would boost intelligence gathering. Sokoto State Governor, Ahmad Aliyu, has declared that his administration is introducing new initiatives aimed at eradicating the menace of banditry in the state. According to a statement signed by the Director-General, Media and Publicity Government House, Sokoto, Abubakar Bawa, the governor made this known while declaring open the 17th Regular State Executive Council (SEC) Meeting held in Sokoto. Aliyu explained that the new measures were in addition to the ongoing efforts being undertaken by the state…

Lagos Free Zone: Customs generates N661.5b in 11 months Comptroller Hauwa Abubakar The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Lagos Free Trade Zone Command, has raised N661.5 billion between January and November 2025. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Hauwa Abubakar, who made this public during the command’s end-of-year celebration, described 2025 as a productive and fulfilling year for the LFTZ command. Abubakar said: “The achievement reflects enhanced compliance levels, improved operational efficiency and strengthened collaboration with Free Zone operators and Lekki Port stakeholders. We remain confident that by the end of 2025, the Command will record more than double the revenue…

Rite Foods celebrates yuletide season, reassures of commitment to shared joy Rite Foods Rite Foods Limited, Nigeria’s leading food and beverage company, has expressed warm Yuletide greetings to Nigerians as families and communities across the world come together to celebrate the Christmas season and usher in a new year filled with hope and renewed possibilities. The Yuletide season, marked by love, gratitude, and togetherness, presents an opportunity for reflection and shared moments. Rite Foods encourages consumers to savour these special occasions with its wide range of quality brands, including the 13 variants of Bigi Carbonated Soft Drinks, premium Bigi Table…

SGF George Akume weds Ooni’s ex-Queen Zaynab Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and his new wife, Queen Zaynab Ngohemba-George Akume Dajoh. The Queen was officially welcomed into the Dajoh family home in Mbakor, Benue State, this December. | Credit: Dajoh Family. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has officially married Queen Zaynab Ngohemba, the former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. This incident was made public on Friday by a facebook user and member of the Dajoh family, Abraham Double-d Dajoh, via a celebratory social media…

Sanwo-Olu presents Eyo monument to showcase Lagos tourism, festival holds Dec. 27 Sanwo-Olu cuts ribbon unveiling Eyo monument … contributing to the economic and cultural development of Lagos. The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday commissioned the Eyo Monument at the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, located in the Onikan area of Lagos Island. The Lagos State Government had on Wednesday issued a travel advisory announcing widespread traffic restrictions on Lagos Island ahead of the Eyo Festival scheduled for Saturday, 27 December 2025. Last Sunday, Sanwo-Olu speaking at the ‘Ijade Opa Eyo’ ceremony held…

Lagos park assures of security, allows three days free entry to residents, visitors The Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency has announced special arrangements to make the Christmas period more enjoyable for residents and visitors, including free access to all LASPARK-managed parks and extended closing hours. According to a post obtained from the Lagos State X handle on Friday, the agency said all parks will allow free entry from 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm daily from Thursday, 25th to Saturday, 27th December 2025, noting that the initiative is aimed at promoting family bonding, recreation, and healthy living among Lagos residents.…

ECOWAS, Despite Regional Exit, Grants GIABA Membership to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has granted Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger membership in the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), despite the three nations no longer being part of the regional bloc. The decision was made at the 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority on December 14, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria, with Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio presiding as current chair. The three countries’ membership comes with conditions requiring them to demonstrate strong political commitment to implementing…

Sanwo-Olu shows care for children welfare, gifts Christmas babies at Lagos hospital Director of Pharmaceutical Services at the Health Service Commission, Bakare Modupe, presenting a gift to a mother. Photos: Lagos state govt Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, ably represented by the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at the Health Service Commission, Bakare Modupe, has rejoiced with mothers of Christmas babies at General Hospital, Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos. According to a post obtained from the Lagos State X account on Friday, the delegation presented gifts to the newborns as well as to in-patients, reinforcing the state government’s commitment to maternal…

Itele lauds birthday with two cars as birthday gift Nollywood actor Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele, has lauded his upcoming birthday with the purchases of two brand-new cars as a personal birthday gift which will come up on January 1. The award-winning actor, who made waves in 2025 with his blockbuster movie Koleoso, took to his Instagram page to share photos of himself posing proudly with the newly acquired vehicles. Expressing gratitude and humility, Itele revealed that the cars were a gift to himself in celebration of his upcoming birthday. “Humble and grateful. From me to me – birthday…

NiMet forecasts three days of sunshine, cloudiness across Nigeria The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Friday until Sunday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, predicted sunny skies on Friday over the northern region throughout the forecast period. According to the agency, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the central region throughout the forecast period. The agency predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds over the southern region during the morning hours. It is anticipated that isolated thunderstorms with light rains will occur over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Lagos,…