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The All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker said the gesture was part of efforts aimed at easing the sufferings of the people particularly at this critical period and in fulfilment of his pledge for quality representation. Commenting on the development, some of the beneficiaries commended the lawmaker for the intervention, describing …

Taye Ajoke, a National Diploma student of the Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic, Lafia, Nasarawa State, North Central Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Monday, has regained freedom. Freelanews reports that Ajoke was released by her abductors after a ransom of N300,000 was paid. Heavily armed men had on Monday night attacked …

Academic Ranking Website, Times Higher Education has released a ranking of Top Universities in the world. Freelanews reports that Covenant University (CU), the University of Ibadan (UI) the Federal University of Technology, Akure, (FUTA) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) emerged top in the 2024 ranking in Nigeria. According to …

In a recent update from the Lagos State Police Command, it has been confirmed that Balogun Olamilekan Eletu, also known as Sam Larry, is now in police custody. ALSO READ: Police invited Sam Larry, Mohbad failed to show up – FCID Sam Larry, according to the police, is currently assisting …

In a renewed effort to ensure a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment, the Lagos State Government has announced a total ban on street trading, hawking, building illegal structures on drainage systems, and displaying of wares on walkways across the state. The Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, led by …

Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership, CACOL, has raised alarm over the alleged use of the police to intimidate and cover the documented allegations of financial misappropriation by the executive governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun. Recall that the impeached chairman of Ijebu East local government, Wale Adedayo, had accused …

A University of Lagos, UNILAG, student has taken to social media to express her distress over the recently implemented 500% hike in school fees, highlighting the difficulties she faces in affording both tuition fees and accommodation expenses. Recall that in July this year, the university announced an upward review of …

Chioma Egodi, a Nigerian woman, has been released after being arrested by Erisco Foods following her online criticism of the excessive sugar content in the company’s Nagiko Tomato Mix. The incident has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many users expressing concerns about freedom of speech and the role …

Governor Hycinth Alia of Benue State has detailed security agencies to rescue the Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, Matthew Abo, who was abducted by gunmen on Sunday. The governor also ordered the rescue of Iorwashima Erukaa, a former chairman of Ukum Local Government Area, who was kidnapped on Saturday. …

The equipment and safety items donated by NIMASA include 1000 branded coveralls, 1000 pieces of traffic cones, as well as 1000 nose masks.lThe safety equipment will help to boost the government’s efforts in keeping cities of Lagos clean. While presenting the items to the management of LAWMA in Lagos during …

Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Prof. Ishaq Oloyede has been confirmed as chairman of the 2023 Conference of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP). This was disclosed in a statement by GOCOP publicity secretary Remmy Nweke on Thursday. Themed “Nigeria: Roadmap for Socio-Economic Recovery and …

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tacha has expressed her disapproval towards attempts to gaslight her concerning the recent incidents at Lekki Toll Gate. The peaceful procession kicked off from Lekki Phase 1 Gate, and terminated at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island. ALSO READ: Headies has no sense, Tacha advocates …

Renowned author and activist Reno Omokri has sparked a debate on social media with his comments regarding the recent passing of Nigerian hip hop artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. The death of Mohbad, a rising star in the Nigerian hip hop scene, has sent shockwaves through the …

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a 25 per cent cut in acceptance fees by new intakes into the four state-owned universities.   The reduction is part of palliatives for students, following the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government, in line with the state government’s measures to …

A pan-Yoruba organisation, Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW) is set to sue former President Olusegun Obasanjo for publicly disrespecting Yoruba monarchs at a function in Iseyin, Oyo State last Friday. The group in a letter of pre-action notice written to former President Obasanjo through the Palace of Olowu of Owu Kingdom …

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has revealed reason he ordered traditional rulers in Oyo to stand during the inauguration of two projects in Iseyin area of the State, last Friday. Obasanjo in a now-viral video had condemned the monarchs for failing to rise to greet the State Governor, Seyi Makinde. On …

An unidentified local government chairman in Ogun State has confirmed the allegations made by the embattled and impeached chairman of Ijebu East Local Government, Wale Adedayo, against the state governor. Recall that Adedayo had alleged that since the inception of the administration in 2019, no local government has been paid …

The Ministry of Environment in Lagos State has declared its unwavering commitment to ensuring a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment that will not only benefit its citizens but also promote tourism and economic growth. In a statement released and made available to Freelanews, the Honourable Commissioner, Tokunbo Wahab, emphasised the …

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State, CP Abiodun Alamatu, earlier today, on the 13th of September, visited the Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, palatial country home of the Real Estate businessman and Group Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, the Otun-Akile of Remoland. The visit was to strengthen …

Nigerian Hip Hop artiste, Skales, has been accused by Delta Police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Bright Edafe, of attempting to use his name to revive his music career. The allegations arose after a heated exchange on social media between the two public figures. ALSO READ: Skales’ wife admits her mistake, …