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Politics

April 23, 2026

Sanwo-Olu hails LIRS, seeks autonomy for state tax agencies

Mr Sanwo-Olu spoke at the State House, Marina, while hosting members of the Joint Revenue Board for its 159th meeting, which started on Monday.

Dr Ayodele Subair, Executive Chairman, Lagos State Internal Revenue Service, LIRS; Mr. Olusegun Adesokan, Executive Secretary, Joint Revenue Board (JRB); Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu, Lagos State Governor; Mr. Obafemi Hazmat, Lagos State Deputy Governor; Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, Director-General/CEO, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Finance as the governor
April 23, 2026

Cabinet Resignation: Gov Bago assigns six commissioners to oversee vacant ministries

Mr Bago urged the commissioners to view the additional responsibilities as an opportunity to enhance service delivery.

Governor Mohammed Bago
April 23, 2026

Too late for Peter Obi to return to Labour Party: Nenadi Usman

It will be too late for former presidential candidate Peter Obi to return to the Labour Party, says its national chair, Nenadi Usman.

Peter Obi
April 23, 2026

Shettima declares for Kaduna Central senatorial seat, pledges quality representation

The APC secretary in Kaduna, Abubakar Rabiu Abubakar, welcomed the declaration and described Mr Shettima as a strong advocate of youth inclusiveness.

Yerima Shettima
April 23, 2026

Tinubu approves N17 billion for community-led projects in 8,804 wards

The president approved the establishment of a community-based national social action fund task force to drive grassroots development.

President Bola Tinubu
April 23, 2026

Speaker hails Soludo over Kukah’s appointment as Ojukwu varsity chancellor

Mr Udeze said the bishop’s moral beliefs would foster genuine academic and moral excellence at the university.

Governor Charles Soludo
April 23, 2026

Kaduna APC senatorial aspirant pledges humane laws, social investments

Mr Mukaddas, a former general manager of the Kaduna State Community and Social Development Agency, made the pledge during a familiarisation visit to the APC headquarters.

Muhammed Mukaddas
April 23, 2026

NMA delegates suspend president, appoint caretaker committee amid crisis

The Nigerian Medical Association on Wednesday suspended its national president, Bala Audu, over alleged breaches of its constitution.

NMA MEMBERS
April 23, 2026

Sokoto protesters march to INEC office, call on Tinubu to remove Amupitan

A coalition of youth groups in Sokoto, in collaboration with opposition political parties, has staged a protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission’s office.

Sokoto protesters
April 23, 2026

Pro-Barau Jibrin group opposes alleged plot to block re-election bid

The Kano State Coalition for Good Governance has advocated for Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin’s continued representation in the National Assembly.

Barau Jibrin