OWODE-EGBA— In a significant move toward scaling up economic development at the grassroots level, the Executive Chairman of Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina ‘Lanre Ogunsola, has hosted a high-powered delegation of Chinese investors looking to establish a multi-million dollar solar and aluminium factory within the local government area. TripodContinue Reading
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, the Federal Government has issued an urgent directive ordering health facilities nationwide to prepare isolation centres, step up vigilance, and stock personal protective equipment (PPE). The directive, communicated through the Federal MinistryContinue Reading
ABUJA — In a major strategy shift to curb public health evasion, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has approved an emergency intervention package paying ₦100,000 weekly to individuals placed under isolation or quarantine. Tripod Times reports that the financial incentive aims to alleviate the sudden economic burdensContinue Reading
BAUCHI, NIGERIA – The convoy of the Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly was involved in a road accident, but no lives were lost in the incident. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Speaker’s spokesman, Mukhtar Garba Kobi, said two vehicles in the convoy veered off theContinue Reading
Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has launched a scathing critique of the Federal Government’s economic policies, sarcastically questioning why Nigeria did not declare a public holiday to “celebrate” World Poverty Day. Obi’s remarks came on October 17, 2026, as theContinue Reading
ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — The Ogun State Government has officially launched a decisive enforcement campaign to demolish all illegal structures built on land belonging to Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY) in Abeokuta. The joint enforcement operation, spearheaded by the Ministry of Physical Planning & Urban Development alongside the Bureau of Lands andContinue Reading
AKURE, NIGERIA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its dedication to achieving a completely inclusive and accessible voting environment for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The assurance was given by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ondo State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, duringContinue Reading
