Sanwo-Olu urges African leaders to join forces against ritual killings
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called for stronger collaboration among African nations to combat human trafficking, ritual abuse and exploitation. Sanwo-Olu made the call at the opening of the First Annual Africa Colloquium Against Human Trafficking, in partnership with Pepperdine University, California, United States of America, on Thursday in Lagos. The governor described […]
EFCC recovers ₦566b, $411m, 1,502 assets in two years
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over ₦566 billion, $411 million, and 1,502 properties in the last two years under the leadership of its chairman Ola Olukoyede. The EFCC boss, represented by Wilson Uwujaren, the Director of Public Affairs, made the disclosure in Abuja on Thursday, at a press conference marking his […]
Tinubu challenges INEC Chairman: Serve with integrity beyond reproach
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in the sixth substantive chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN). At the ceremony held at the State House Council Chamber, he urged the new INEC Chairman to serve with integrity and beyond reproach. He said, “Your nomination and the subsequent confirmation by the […]
Entries Open for Freedom of Information Awards in Nigeria
Lagos, Thursday, October 23, 2025: The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has announced the formal opening of its Call for Entries for the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information (FOI) Awards 2026. Named in honour of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, who signed the FOI Act into Law on May 28, 2011, the awards are designed to […]
‘Foreign, Local Groups Targeting Nigerian Students with Nicotine Products’
Tobacco control advocacy organisations in Nigeria have called on the Federal Government, health authorities, and relevant stakeholders to take immediate action against the clandestine marketing of nicotine-based products disguised as “harm reduction education” by local tobacco industry fronts and a group from Sweden. In a joint statement, the Nigerian Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA), Corporate Accountability […]
Mechanic jailed six months for stealing one pack of ‘Fresh Yo” yogurt
A Magistrates’ Court in Jos on Wednesday sentenced an 18 -year-old mechanic, Abdulmalik Hamza to six months imprisonment for stealing a pack of ‘Fresh Yo” yogurt from a shop. The Magistrate, Irene Pati summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty. Pati, in her judgment however gave the convict an option of fine of […]
Welder jailed 18 months for stealing
A Magistrate’s Court in Jos, on Wednesday sentenced a 22 -year-old welder, Abdulmumuni Saidu to 18 months in prison for stealing. The Magistrate, Irene Pati summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge of theft. Pati, in her judgment, gave the convict an option of fine of N50, 000 or spend […]
Alleged terrorism: Again, court refuses Tukur Mamu’s bail plea
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, again declined to grant an application for bail filed by alleged terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu, being detained at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a ruling, however ordered that Mamu should be taken to appropriate hospital by the DSS for a medical […]
ASUU suspends two-week warning strike
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its two-week warning strike and given the Federal Government one month for further engagement with the union. Prof. Chris Piwuna, President of ASUU, announced this at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the one-month window would allow the federal government to conclude all […]
Tinubu’s condoles with Anaekwe, Moro’s families
President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of condolence to the family of the Speaker of the House of representatives Agunwa Anaekwe, who served as Speaker in the Third Republic (1992-1993). In a statement the president said, “I commiserate with his family, the government, and the people of Anambra State. “Chief Anaekwe, who passed away […]
