Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has sparked national debate after appointing her daughter and her son-in-law to senior government positions in her new cabinet, The Star reports. In the latest reshuffle, President Samia named Wanu Hafidh Ameir, her daughter, as Deputy Minister of Education, placing her at the centre of the country’s education reforms. At […]
The leadership tussle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Tuesday as the faction led by Abdulrahaman Mohammed took control of the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza, ahead of the 103rd meeting of the Board of Trustees (BoT) and the National Executive Committee (NEC). Our correspondent, Timothy Yusuf, reports that the PDP headquarters and […]
By Babafemi Ojudu A lot happens in Nigeria that, if you did not witness it yourself, you would swear it was impossible. Some events are so bizarre, so grotesque in their violation of common sense and morality, that even D.O. Fágúnwà’s magical adventures in Ìrìnkèrindò Nínú Igbo Elegbeje pale beside them. Yet these are not […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has stepped up enforcement operations across the state, targeting indiscriminate waste disposal, black spots, and persistent environmental infractions that pose threats to public health and urban resilience. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, confirmed the heightened operations while acknowledging the waste management challenges recorded in some parts of […]
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose have engaged in a fresh verbal exchange following Obasanjo’s attendance at Fayose’s recent birthday celebration. A message described as a “thank you letter,” sent by Fayose via SMS, was released to journalists in Abeokuta on Monday by Obasanjo’s Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi. […]
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday announced that it has received an official communication from Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu seeking a suitable date to present the Year 2026 Appropriation Bill before the lawmakers. According to the letter, the Governor is proposing a total budget estimate of ₦4.237 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year. […]
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday engaged in extensive deliberations on the report of the Joint Committee on Energy and Economic Planning & Budget concerning the approval of an Irrevocable Payment Standing Order (ISPO) for Messrs LEDCO Limited and LUG Limited. The ISPO request forms part of ongoing efforts to upgrade streetlighting infrastructure […]
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has formally announced his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State. Malami made the declaration during an interview with DCL Hausa on Monday, stating that he enjoys wide support across the state ahead of the poll. “INEC guidelines do not allow us to begin […]
Gunmen launched a deadly attack on Gidan Waya in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State on the night of 11 November 2025, killing four residents and abducting 12 others, including minors aged 13, 14 and 15. Local sources say the armed men stormed the community under the cover of darkness, firing sporadically before seizing […]
The Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo on Monday ordered the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), and the Police Service Commission (PSC) to pay N100 million in damages for unlawfully attempting to halt the February 22, 2025 local government elections in Osun State. Delivering judgment in Suit No. FHC/OS/CS/41/2025, Justice A.A. […]
LAGOS EYE NEWS is a Lagos-based news platform dedicated to the future of journalism. We focus on innovation, balanced reporting, and utilizing reliable sources worldwide.
