Globacom has donated ₦1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) to strengthen security infrastructure across Nigeria’s commercial capital. The donation underscored the company’s enduring commitment to national development and public safety and stands among the most significant private-sector interventions from the telecommunications industry to the Fund in recent years. It also reinforces Globacom’s position as a responsible and patriotic corporate citizen. The donation follows the company’s participation in the LSSTF-organised Private Sector Breakfast Meeting with CEOs, hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The high-level forum emphasised deeper collaboration between the state government and businesses on security, innovation and economic resilience.

Federal Government has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Oil and Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA), expressing confidence that the sector will contribute double-digit growth to Nigeria’s economy by 2030. The Board which is composed of seasoned professionals with proven track record of excellence is Chaired by Mrs. Lydia Kalat Musa. Dr. Jani Ibrahim, Mr. Etido Thomas Usoroh, Mr. Augustine Uchechukwu Kalu, Mr. Joseph Yilwa, Dr. George Nwangwu and Mr. Adie Emmanuel. Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja on , the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke OduwoleDr. Enoh noted that Nigeria has recently approved a National Industrial Policy, signaling a decisive shift toward productivity, value creation and export-led growth.

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, on Thursday, announced a six-week partial closure of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to carry out urgent repairs on expansion joints at Kara Bridge, Magboro Bridge, and Arepo–Punch Bridge. Komolafe explained that the expansion joints on the three bridges had deteriorated significantly, posing safety risks and contributing to crashes. “At Kara Bridge, we have finished half of it. He further explained that the condition of the expansion joint for Kara Bridge was very poor and had been causing accidents. Hamzat added that the repairs were prompted by reports of failing expansion joints that had caused ditches and crashes, particularly on Kara Bridge.

Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adeniyi, has cautioned senior officers of the service against any act of compromise, warning that such acts could tarnish their long years of service and commitment to duty. He made this known at a strategic Leadership Training session for senior cadre officers during the ongoing Senior Customs Command and Leadership Course at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College, Gwagwalada, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. He warned of the potential erosion of standards and institutional culture as senior officers prepare to leave the system. According to the NCS, the training is designed to prepare officers for elevated responsibilities amid evolving operational, security, and trade facilitation challenges. While congratulating the participants, Adeniyi challenged the officers to justify the service’s investment in their development by translating their knowledge into impactful results.

The Federal Government has said the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway will be partially closed for two months for urgent repairs on expansion joints of the Kara Bridge, Magboro Bridge and Arepo–Punch Bridge. Speaking to journalists at Kara Bridge on Thursday, the Ogun State Federal Controller of Works, Michael Komolafe, said that the Federal Road Safety Commission, was working with the Ministry of Works, led by Dave Umahi, for the rehabilitation. The other side of it, instead of taking it one after the other, we are going to do it simultaneously. “So, everybody coming in will heave a sigh of relief, the suffering will be once per time on each of the bridge segments. He also stated that traffic signs, warning lights, and other safety measures would be installed to ease traffic and protect workers.

The Anambra government says justice will be served in the case of an alleged attack on a JSS3 student of Community Secondary School, Agulu, Miracle Amah, by her guardian, Osinachi Edeh. It became public on Wednesday when Miss Amah came to school with burns all over her body, prompting the school authorities to invite the guardian for interrogation. Reacting to the incident in an interview on Thursday in Awka, education commissioner Ngozi Chuma-Udeh gave assurance that justice would be served. Ms Chuma-Udeh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to child protection, adding that the incident would not be swept under the carpet. She vowed that the suspect would be made to face the full weight of the law, if found culpable.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed a response team to Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State following recent bandit attacks on Woro and Nuku communities. The assessment is being conducted in collaboration with the Kwara State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and relevant security agencies. In addition to the assessment, NEMA has arranged for relief items, including food and non-food materials, which are already being distributed to support victims in the affected communities. Umar expressed her heartfelt sympathies to the affected communities and the Kwara State Government, assuring them of the agency’s full support during this challenging time. She said that at NEMA, “We are committed to providing necessary assistance to help these communities recover from this unfortunate incident.”

The woman was first wrongly identified as Lara Fortes, wife of the former Edo State governor. It added that efforts were underway to trace those responsible for producing and sharing the video, while urging the public to confirm information before accusing public figures. However, hours later, Dagama appeared to directly dispute the AI claim through her Instagram story. She wrote: “Video wasn’t AI but okay believe your senator,” accompanied by a smiling emoji suggesting indifference. In another post, she wrote: “Your senator is the problem.

The European Union has concluded its digital skills promotion programme targeting Women, Hard-to-Reach Youth, and Persons with Disabilities, following three years of targeted support to advance inclusive digital transformation and economic opportunity in Borno and Yobe States. The programme aimed to reduce the digital gender divide and digital exclusion among women, youth, and persons with disabilities while strengthening community-level capacity in fragile contexts. Funded by the European Union with €750,000, the programme was implemented by ZOA International from 2023 to 2026. It focused on narrowing the digital gender gap, expanding access to digital skills, and strengthening the capacity of grassroots civil society organisations across 30 communities in Borno and Yobe states. “This project shows how well-targeted digital investments can deliver lasting impact—by empowering communities, strengthening local institutions, and supporting inclusive economic growth,” De Luca said.

The Nigerian Society of Engineers has declared strong support for the real-time electronic transmission of election results, describing it as a critical step toward improving transparency, efficiency and public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system. Lawmakers had argued that poor internet coverage in rural areas, cybersecurity threats, weak power infrastructure and possible legal disputes arising from technical failures made compulsory real-time transmission risky. The engineering body disagreed, insisting that such concerns should not outweigh the long-term benefits of modern digital election systems. It explained that electronic transmission secured with encryption and digital authentication can protect results from interference while reducing human handling. They stressed that Nigeria already has a growing technological base capable of supporting secure real-time transmission with proper investment and safeguards.

A Niger Delta-based human rights activist, Fejiro Oliver, has called on the Federal Government to align pipeline surveillance contracts in the Niger Delta with the principles of the Nigerian Local Content Act. Oliver argued that applying the same principles to pipeline surveillance would promote inclusiveness and equity across the Niger Delta, noting that the region is made up of several ethnic nationalities. “My position is that if this contract for pipeline surveillance must continue, let every tribe manage and handle pipelines that pass through their localities and areas,” he said. “If this will not be the case, the Federal Government should allow the Nigerian Navy and the Civil Defence, who are naturally charged with such duties, to manage pipeline surveillance,” Oliver said. The activist maintained that grounding pipeline surveillance in the Nigerian Local Content Act would strengthen local participation, promote cooperation among communities, and ensure sustainable protection of critical national assets.

Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Friday unveiled the first phase of the Orashi Electricity Project under the Light Up Imo Project, declaring it a turning point in the state’s power sector and an end to what he described as the generator-driven economy. Uzodimma said the Orashi Electricity Project represents the first phase of the Light Up Imo initiative, executed by the state-owned Orashi Electricity Company, and described it as Imo State’s declaration of energy sovereignty. He noted that unreliable power supply had crippled businesses over the years, forcing many to spend more on power generation than on staff salaries. “It is my honour to officially commission phase one of the Light Up Imo Project,” he said. Earlier, the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said the commissioning of the Orashi Electricity Project underscores the success of Nigeria’s power sector reforms and the increasing role of states in electricity delivery.

…visits Tinubu in Aso VillaFormer Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has said United States President Donald Trump’s recognition of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is worth celebrating. Speaking with journalists after his session with President Tinubu, the federal lawmaker said his visit to the Presidential Villa on Friday to meet with President Tinubu was purely to congratulate the President. It is a great honour to have you with us.”Senator Oshiomhole declared that the recognition of the First Lady by the United States President was worth celebrating. “You know that President Trump is very blunt. Oshiomhole maintained that Trump’s positive remarks about the First Lady is to the credit of President Tinubu and Nigeria.

Out of the 6,000 medical doctors the country produces yearly, about 2,000 of them are unable to access placement for housemanship, according to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The Registrar of the Council, Fatimah Kyari, while speaking on the issue on Friday, blamed it on the “Centralised Housemanship System” operational in the country, which can accommodate only 4,000 as against the 6,000 medical graduates produced annually. The registrar called for the inclusion of both state and privately-owned hospitals in the training system in a bid to accommodate all the 6,000 medical graduates. She said, “A total of about 6,000 medical doctors are produced annually from the various medical schools while the Centralised Housemanship System in operation has capacity for 4, 000 medical doctors . For instance, she told the committee that though N1.2billion capital vote was appropriated as capital in 2025, nothing was released to the MDCN.

The judge granted the order following an ex parte motion filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The assets in question are linked to a massive haul of narcotics, including 4.6 tons of Tramadol and 85 tons of Cough Syrup with Codeine. 23, Sunny Mbilla East Street, Bucknor Estate, Lagos, along with two Mercedes-Benz trucks, which are identified as the primary instruments for transporting the contraband. The application was argued by Buhari Abdullahi, Head of the Legal Department for the NDLEA Lagos State Tactical Command. Justice Osiagor adjourned the matter until May 26, 2026, for a formal report on the preservation of the assets.