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 […]
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 […]
A tribute to ‘Mama Ambassador’ Joy Angela Ogwu
By Reverend Father Vincent Hassan Bulus There are people whose presence in your life leaves an imprint so profound that words often struggle to capture their essence. Mama Ambassador Professor Joy Ogwu was one of those rare souls. A woman whose life was a sermon, whose gentleness carried authority, and whose faith illuminated every […]
HOMEF Director Joins Right Livelihood’s Board
By Esi-ife Arogundade The Right Livelihood Foundation has just welcomed Nnimmo Bassey, a true champion of environmental justice and recipient of the 2010 Right Livelihood Award, to its Board. Starting October 1, 2025, Bassey will serve a four-year term, bringing his passion and experience to the organisation’s mission of driving positive change. Health of Mother […]
