Lawmaker Desmond Elliot declared his bid for re-election to Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday, collecting nomination forms under campaign theme " Experience Over Experiment ." Supporters gathered in Surulere as Elliot echoed commitment to continuity and legislative experience gained over the last decade, his campaign said. The declaration drew a crowd of constituents who chanted " On Desmond Mandate We Stand ," according to attendees.  Supporters also described the atmosphere as a " carnival of loyalty ." Addressing supporters, Elliot thanked his political mentor, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila.  READ ALSO : Tinubu to Visit France, Kenya, Rwanda for Africa-France Summit " I have been mentored by a leader whose compassion knows no bounds. It is that same spirit of service and empathy that I strive to bring to the House of Assembly ," he said. Elliot’s camp said the fourth-term re-election bid comes amid political challen...

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a N50,000 wage award for all Lagos State public sector workers for May to cushion rising living costs, the state government announced Friday. The announcement was made during International Workers’ Day celebration at Mobolaji Johnson Arena.  Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat represented Sanwo-Olu at the event. Hamzat said the one-off payment was designed to support workers amid economic challenges, including rising fuel prices and global pressures.  He added that the decision recognizes workforce contribution to state development. " Lagos is not great because of its government; it is great because of its workers; teachers, healthcare personnel, artisans and civil servants who keep the system functioning ," Sanwo-Olu said in remarks delivered by Hamzat. Addressing welfare, Sanwo-Olu said the government was investing in affordable housing and transport infrastructure.  READ ALSO : BREAKING: Diri Orders Immediate Allocation of 108 Housin...

Comedian Carter Efe defeated street-pop singer Portable by unanimous decision at Chaos in the Ring 4, organizers said. Making his boxing debut, Efe used height and reach to outpoint Portable across three rounds, earning a 30-27 score from all judges. Portable landed flurries and survived a knockdown, but Efe controlled the pace of the bout.  The event drew a packed crowd including musicians Timaya and D’Banj and footballer Victor Boniface. The win earned Efe the celebrity belt and a share of a N50 million purse, according to event officials.  Boniface also gifted Efe a German visa, organizers said. READ ALSO : Nollywood Actors Lateef, Mo Bimpe Announce Birth of Triplet Sons The bout was part of Chaos in the Ring 4 held in Lagos. Read some comments from Netizen: " With all him jazz them don commot him teeth. Bro i don too laugh 😭," one said. " Carter Efe has made over 75 million naira and a German visa as a result of his win against portable tonight ," another said....

United States ( US) President Donald Trump told congressional leaders Friday that hostilities with Iran had " terminated " under a ceasefire, arguing additional authorization from lawmakers was not required to continue military operations. In a letter to Congress, Trump said there had been no exchange of fire with Iran since a ceasefire took effect.  " The hostilities that began on February 28, 2026, have terminated ," he wrote. The letter came on the deadline under 1973 War Powers Resolution, which requires a president to end military action after 60 days absent congressional authorization or seek a 30-day extension for troop safety during withdrawal. Trump formally notified Congress of conflict 48 hours after initial airstrikes two months ago, starting the 60-day clock ending 1 May, 2026. READ ALSO : Tinubu to Visit France, Kenya, Rwanda for Africa-France Summit On Friday, Iranian state news agency IRNA said Tehran had sent a new proposal for negotiations with the...

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, 2 May 2026, for visits to France, Kenya, and Rwanda to attend economic summits, the Presidency said Thursday. The trip begins in France before proceeding to Nairobi for Africa-France Summit scheduled for 11–12 May.  Co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto, the summit will focus on energy transition, green industrialisation, digital transformation, and climate action under the theme " Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth ." A State House press release by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu’s attendance would show Nigeria’s commitment to partnerships with African nations and France. READ ALSO : Five Dead in Texas Plane Crash Near Wimberley From Kenya, Tinubu will travel to Kigali, Rwanda, for Africa CEO Forum on 14–15 May.  Organised in partnership with International Finance Corporation, the forum will bring together over...

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved adoption of 112 as Nigeria’s national emergency number across all levels and relevant agencies. NEC also approved the establishment of a multi-agency implementation committee led by the Office of the Vice President and Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The decisions were taken at the 157th NEC meeting held virtually and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Shettima said a unified 112 emergency lifeline had become necessary to prevent delays caused by bureaucratic bottlenecks during disasters or insecurity. “ Citizens do not need bureaucracy. They need a response. They need to know one number to call, one system to trust, and one coordinated chain of action ,” he stated. READ ALSO : EFCC Urges Fintech Firms to Strengthen Systems Against Financial Crime He explained that while 112 emergency number had been in existence, coordination, standard operating procedures, public awareness, and institutional ownership were now require...

Governor Douye Diri has directed immediate allocation of 108 completed housing units at Okaka to civil servants in Bayelsa State. Diri gave the directive during 2026 Workers’ Day celebration at Peace Park, Yenagoa, on Friday, in response to demands from labour unions. He also directed implementation of all annual step increments for workers.  Payment of promotion arrears and annual increments is ongoing and will continue until outstanding arrears are cleared, he said. READ ALSO : Bayelsa Govt Meets ASUU, Reviews Demands on Academic Allowance The governor added that more buses would be added to the existing fleet for civil servants. Diri thanked President Bola Tinubu for recently inaugurating projects by his administration, adding that installed gas turbines would soon be operational to supply power in the state. The Nigeria Labour Congress Chairman (NLC) in Bayelsa, Comrade Barnabas Simon, thanked Diri and the state government for improved welfare of public servants.  Simon re...

Five people died after a small plane crashed near Wimberley on Thursday night, authorities said. Emergency responders were dispatched to reports of a downed aircraft around 11.05 pm, according to Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra. A Cessna 421C with five individuals on board was involved in the incident.  All occupants died at the scene and that victim identities have not been released. READ ALSO : Beijing Introduces New Drone Restrictions amid Safety Measures Preliminary information indicates aircraft was travelling at a high rate of speed at time of impact, Becerra said in a Facebook statement.  Based on current findings, there is no indication of a mid-air collision.  Also, a second aircraft travelling in the vicinity landed safely in New Braunfels. Becerra added that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have been informed of the crash and are leading investigation. 

Nollywood actors Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo Bimpe, have announced the birth of their triplet sons. The couple, who married in December 2021, shared the news on social media on Friday, 1 May 2026.  In a post accompanied by videos of baby items, Lateef said he had been “ building , protecting, and embracing ” what he described as the greatest blessing of his life. He stated that he was grateful for his wife, who he said had become “ a mother of three ,” and referred to the boys as his “ world , responsibility, and legacy .” The couple explained that they kept the pregnancy private to protect their family.  READ ALSO : Online Calls Grow over Missing Activist after Army-Related Posts " I’ve been quiet… not absent. I was building, protecting, and embracing the greatest blessing of my life . " God gave me more than I prayed for a woman who became a mother of three, and three kings to call my own  👑👑👑 " My world. My responsibility. My legac...

Governor Douye Diri has sacked the paramount ruler of Ogboinbiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area (LGA), citing a prolonged dispute that led to recent violence. Chief Okosughe Benson Eseimokumo was relieved of his position on Thursday during an event at Government House, Yenagoa.  Furthermore, the governor announced the dissolution of the community’s council of chiefs, the community development committee and the youth body. The action follows clashes in Ogboinbiri on Tuesday that reportedly resulted in loss of life and property damage.  In response, the state government imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on the community. Diri said several attempts to mediate the conflict over the past two to three years had been unsuccessful.  He added that his deputy, Peter Akpe, had intervened and that he had personally met both the traditional ruler and youth representatives in Yenagoa, but the unrest continued. “ Security is everyone’s business. The state has been peaceful...