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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has reiterated that Nigeria is committed to regional cooperation.Mattawale said this while attending the Gala night yesterday held in Abuja in honour of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff (CCDS), on the margins of their 43rd Ordinary Meeting, as the Special Guest of Honour.”On behalf of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I reaffirmed our commitment to regional defence cooperation, collective security, and the operationalization of ECOWAS standby mechanisms.”The threats confronting our subregion—terrorism, insurgency, violent extremism, maritime insecurity, and transnational organized crime—require a cohesive, joint military response.”No single Armed Force…

The Dangote oil refinery is set to lose approximately N32.5 billion from its 500 million litres stock of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) following a recent price reduction, according to The PUNCH.The price cut, which lowered the ex-depot price of petrol from N890 to N825 per litre effective from February 27, marks the second price reduction by the refinery in 2025. The first reduction in February was by N60 per litre, and in December 2024, during the holiday season, the refinery reduced prices by N70.50, from N970 to N899.50 per litre, to ease the cost of living for Nigerians.Prior to the…

The Federal High Court in Ikoyi has struck out the cyberstalking and defamation case filed by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) against four journalists. The case, marked FHC/L/774C/2024, was dismissed by Justice Ayokunle Faji after the prosecution, led by Chief A.A. Aribisala informed the court that GTCO and the defendants had reached an amicable settlement. The prosecution confirmed that the allegations against the journalists had been withdrawn, with supporting documents submitted to the court.The four journalists – Precious Eze, Olawale Rotimi, Rowland Olonishuwa, and Seun Odunlami – were arrested in September 2024 by the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Lagos,…

The Lagos State street sweeping program plays a vital role in maintaining a clean and healthy environment. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) oversees this program, ensuring that sweeping operations run efficiently and that workers receive fair remuneration and adequate support.Street sweepers are engaged through private companies under structured contracts, with their responsibilities and entitlements clearly defined. These private companies are responsible for directly paying their engaged sweepers. Following a recent wage review, sweeper salaries have been adjusted to align with the national minimum wage and are proportionate to their work schedule, which consists of four-hour daily shifts. Under this…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) has begun investigation into an alleged multi-billion fraud petition against officials of the Kosofe Local Government Area, Lagos State, SaharaReporters has gathered. Ganiyu Olamiji Oyebanjo, the Special Adviser, Boundary Matters in the council had petitioned the anti-graft agency. SaharaReporters earlier reported how Oyebanjo was arrested by policemen from Zone 2 in Lagos over the petition. He had narrated how the Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe bought a property worth N800 million allegedly with funds diverted from council treasury. In the petition obtained by SaharaReporters, Oyebanji also accused…

By Osho OluwatosinDue to the economic hardship that has affected Nigeria as a country, several sectors, including telecommunications, have had to make necessary reforms and adjustments, especially in terms of tariffs, to reflect the reality of the Nigerian economic situation.Some players in the sector, like Karl Toriola of MTN, had advocated for a 100% increase in tariffs due to the operational costs his company is enduring as a result of the economic hardship. Others also called for a similar increase, and as expected, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) approved a 50% increase in tariffs in February.Although several Nigerians complained bitterly…

The widow of Idowu Keshinro, a staffer of Ikosi-Ejirin local government who was killed in April 2024 has cried out to the Attorney General of Lagos, Mr. Lawal Pedro, Governor Babajide Sanwoolu over rumours that those arrested in connection to the death of her husband, especially Mukaila Salau Actor will be soon be released unconditionally.The Widow, Funke Keshinro, in an interview made it known that one of the suspects, Abubakar Sulaimon Miyaki, who has been released, has been boasting of his connection with the attorney general, making it known that the other suspect arrested will soon be released.She made it…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force base to complement the security architecture of the state.Abiodun also made a case for the establishment of a Nigerian Air Force school in the state to raise morally sound children for the nation.The governor made the demands at a meeting with a delegation from the Chief of Air Staff, led by Air Vice Marshal Enebong Effiom, in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, on Tuesday.The visit is a follow-up to a meeting Governor Abiodun had on Monday with the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…

A Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja has arraigned First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and three other defendants on charges of forgery and mortgage fraud.The defendants, including FCMB, Okogun Polycarp, Batik Line International Limited, and the absconding Bolaji Adebajo, were accused of conspiring to forge legal documents in connection with a property dispute.At the court’s sitting on Tuesday, the charges were read to the defendants, who all pleaded not guilty to the four counts brought against them by the Special Fraud Unit of the Nigeria Police. Okogun Polycarp appeared in court to represent himself, FCMB, and Batik Line International…

As the world marked International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025, Springfield Private School/Bosede Idehen International Academy took a unique approach to honor the invaluable role of women in society. The institution, which operates under a blended American and Nigerian curriculum, organized a special event to celebrate and recognize the contributions of women, particularly mothers and educators, in shaping future generations.The theme for this year’s event, “Empowered Mothers, Inspired Generations,” set the tone for a day of appreciation, enlightenment, and empowerment. The school’s director, Mrs. Idehen Ovabor, emphasized the importance of recognizing and celebrating the efforts of women in nurturing…