Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that some persons are sponsoring insecurity across the country in an attempt to distract President Bola Tinubu and […]
Category: Society
“Counter-Measures” — SSS Alerts Edo Authorities Over Alleged Plot To Kidnap Schoolchildren, Urges Security Around Schools
The Edo State Command of the Department of State Services, DSS, has raised the alarm over an alleged plan by suspected bandits to kidnap schoolchildren […]
Senate queries SEDC MD over alleged mismanagement of N16.6bn
The Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) has queried the managing director of the commission, Mark Okoye, over the alleged mismanagement of […]
Resident doctors give FG 21-day ultimatum over unpaid allowances, salary arrears
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding the immediate resolution of unpaid allowances, salary arrears, […]
“It Carries Risks” — IMF Warns Nigeria Against Proposed $5bn First Abu Dhabi Bank Loan, Urges Eurobond, Concessional Funding Options
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has advised the Federal Government to exercise caution over its proposed $5 billion loan arrangement with First Abu Dhabi Bank, […]
“Bail Must Not Become Punishment” — Court Of Appeal Rules Excessive Cash Deposit Bail Conditions Violate Presumption Of Innocence And Defeat Purpose Of Bail
*Says Bail Must Not Be Used as Restitution, Compensation or Punishment, and Rules That Conditions So Onerous They Cannot Be Fulfilled Are “Indistinguishable from a […]
Smart V Idiokita And Illegality Of Arrest By Proxy (1)
By Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, SAN INTRODUCTION From time immemorial, criminal liability has always been personal. You cannot transfer the responsibility of a crime from one person […]
“Nigeria Losing $850m Annually” — NiRA Pushes .ng Domain Adoption To Boost Digital Sovereignty, Data Security And Economic Growth
Nigeria is losing an estimated $850m annually due to weak adoption of its national digital identity infrastructure, the Nigerian Internet Registration Association said, as stakeholders […]
“No Room For Importation” — Tinubu Approves Presidential Task Force On Ebola Preparedness, Releases ₦10bn Emergency Intervention Fund
President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats, following the recent […]
“No More Acts Of Impunity” — IGP Bans Unregistered, Concealed Number Plates, Orders Nationwide Enforcement
The Nigeria Police Force has announced an immediate ban on the use of vehicles with unregistered or concealed number plates, warning that offenders will be […]
“I Was Not Kidnapped, I Staged It” — Edo Woman Admits Faking Abduction To Raise Money For Debts As Suspect Says She Sought Their Help
A 45-year-old woman arrested by the Edo State Police Command for allegedly faking her own kidnapping, Oluchi Ugbowan, has broken her silence and admitted publicly […]
“$1bn AfCFTA Credit Facility” — FG Unveils Funding Opportunity To Boost Nigerian Exports, Production And Intra-African Trade
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s export-led growth agenda under the African Continental Free Trade Area, unveiling opportunities for businesses to […]
“INEC Portal Fully Aligns With Wike Camp” — PDP Treasurer, Financial Secretary Replaced As Makinde-Backed Officials Removed
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed the names of Ahmed Yayari and Daniel Woyengikuro from its portal as PDP National Treasurer and National […]
“Atiku Was Part Of Rotational Presidency Agreement” — SGF Akume Says June 12 Annulment Forced North-South Power-Sharing Deal
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, on Tuesday said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among political leaders who […]
“₦70,000 No Longer Realistic” — NLC Rejects Tax On Minimum Wage, Demands Living Wage Amid Rising Cost Of Living
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has rejected any proposal to impose tax on the national minimum wage, insisting that Nigerian workers deserve a living wage […]
Court Adjourns Doris Ogala’s Arraignment To October 28 Over Absence In Cyberstalking Case Filed By DPPF
The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday adjourned the arraignment of Nollywood actress Doris Ogala to October 28, 2026, after she again […]
Anambra Moves To Tackle Rising Rents, Housing Deficit With Mass Housing Policy, Scrap Dealers’ Licensing, ₦1.17bn Projects Approval
The Anambra State Government has decried the rising cost of rent and housing deficits in the state and is planning to develop a policy for […]
TikTok User Clarifies Viral ‘Bandits’ Giveaway’ Video, Says It Was Awareness Content, Not Personal Experience
A TikTok user known as Scope2dTee has clarified a viral video in which he appeared to claim that he fell into a “bandits’ trap” after […]
“Total Exit From PENCOM” — Retired Police Officers Urge Tinubu To Sign Police Exit Bill, Threaten Nationwide Protest
Some retired officers of the Nigeria Police Force on Tuesday appealed to President Bola Tinubu to sign the Police Exit Bill into law to improve […]
Tony Elumelu To Chair Seplat Energy From 2027 As Effiong Okon Takes Over As CEO After Heirs Energies’ $500m Stake Acquisition
Seplat Energy has announced the appointment of billionaire investor and business leader, Tony Elumelu, as its next Chairman, effective January 2027. The company also named […]