Court Declines Keystone Bank’s Request to Extend Order on TAK Logistics’ Accounts
The vacation court of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory hearing the ₦24.9 billion credit facility dispute involving TAK Logistics Ltd and Keystone Bank Ltd, has declined Keystone Bank’s application to extend an ex parte Mareva injunction that previously froze several accounts linked to the parties. The order, originally granted on July 16, […]
Kogi promises justice for murdered journalist
The Kogi Government State government is resolute in its quest for justice for the slain photojournalist, Mr Ayo Aiyepeku. This is contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo in Lokoja. He said Gov. Ahmed Ododo has directed security agencies to conduct thorough investigation to unravel the incident surrounding Ayo’s […]
Tinubu rejoices with Obanikoro at 65
President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, an influential Lagos politician and former Minister of State for Defence, on his 65th birthday on July 28. An apex leader within the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State and member of the Governance Advisory Council, Obanikoro served as Senator representing Lagos Central […]
Lagos orders psychiatric test for 18 traffic offenders
The Lagos State Government has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to ensure that the 18 motorists apprehended for driving against traffic flow (one-way) undergo mandatory psychiatric evaluation. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. The statement was […]
NiMet forecasts rain, thunderstorms, flash floods nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has made a forecast of rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in some areas. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall on Monday morning over parts of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, […]
Ohanaeze condemns bill seeking to elevate Ooni of Ife, Sultan of Sokoto
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned the bill in the Senate seeking to permanently elevate the Ooni of Ife and Sultan of Sokoto as the exclusive Co-Chairmen of the Traditional Rulers Council. The group said the move would be at the expense of apex traditional rulers from other ethnic nationalities and geopolitical divides. Dr Ezechi […]
Archbishop Kaigama urges Catholic priests to embrace service, contentment
The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has urged Catholic priests to deploy their calling in serving God and humanity and to embrace contentment in their places of assignment. He also advised them not to be envious of priests posted to parishes that supposedly enjoy Sunday offerings of rams, goats, and other gifts […]
Africa: The Future of Policies and Knowledge
By Toyin Falola Africa has the largest youth population, with a large percent under 25. According to the United Nations, Africa’s population is expected to increase from 1.3 billion to 2.5 billion by 2050. This indirectly means that the world population is liable to increase by around 1.2 billion by the mid-21st century. The […]
Tinubu wishes FALCON safe journey home, says I look forward to receiving the trophy
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his delight at the Super Falcons’ spectacular victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). An obviously elated President Tinubu said he eagerly looks forward to receiving the trophy in Abuja. In a post-match video call with team captain Rasheedat Ajibade, her teammates, and Nigerian officials, President Tinubu […]
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Metaverse: We must protect children from tobacco industry manipulation, ATCA warns
The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) has expressed concern over recent revelations about tobacco industry’s activities in virtual environments. In a statement by Mrs. Kouami Kossiwa, Interim Executive Secretary of the African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA), she made reference to a recent report highlighted by The Guardian on 22 July 2025 on the use of […]
