Benin Republic coup: ECOWAS has not taken sufficient action – Analyst

A global affairs expert, Paul Ejime, expressed that the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has not adequately addressed the political turmoil in the Benin Republic. Ejime shared his views on Wednesday during an interview on The Morning Brief, a program aired on Channels Television, which was followed by Naijatrial. According to Naijatrial, there … Read more

Security is a collective responsibility – Lagos Speaker, Obasa

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, emphasized that security is a shared responsibility. Obasa made this statement during a stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that took place on Saturday in Lagos. In a statement shared with Naijatrial, Obasa pointed out that everyone should be concerned about the … Read more

FRCN pensioners are set to participate in a nationwide naked protest regarding unpaid entitlements

Pensioners from the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) have announced their intention to take part in a nationwide naked protest scheduled for December 8, aiming to demand the payment of long-overdue entitlements. This information was shared by Bola Popoola, the National Financial Secretary of the FRCN pensioners, in a statement released on Saturday in … Read more

Tinubu is set to tackle Nigeria’s security issues – Obasa

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has voiced strong faith in President Bola Tinubu’s capability to revamp Nigeria’s security framework, despite ongoing insecurity across the nation. During the APC Stakeholders and Progressives Governors Forum meeting at Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, Obasa remarked that the president’s current … Read more

Sanwo-Olu faces criticism for opposing the development of Warri, Onne, and Calabar ports

The League of Maritime Editors, known as LOME, has taken issue with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over comments attributed to him concerning the Nigerian Ports Authority’s (NPA) initiatives to enhance operations at ports in the South-East and South-South regions. The NPA has been advocating for increased usage of the Warri Port in Delta State, … Read more

Motorists stuck as construction on the Ota-Idiroko road halts traffic at Goro

Drivers have been facing significant challenges on the Ota-Idiroko Road due to ongoing construction that has made a section at Goro, Atan-Ota, impassable. This affected area is part of an international route that connects towns in the region and allows travel to and from the Benin Republic, leaving drivers stranded over the weekend. Heavy trucks … Read more

The Nigerian Navy has welcomed 1,962 new ratings amid increasing security challenges

On Saturday, the Nigerian Navy officially inducted these newly trained ratings to enhance joint military operations throughout the nation. The passing-out ceremony for Batch 37 was held at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers State, and was led by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas. Vice Admiral Abbas … Read more

The Oba of Benin has suspended the village chief priest due to a breach of customs

Oba Ewuare II has taken action against Chief Sunday Enoma, the traditional priest (Ohen-Ovia) of Unuamen Village in the Ovia Northeast Local Government Area, for allegedly breaching the established customs and traditions of Benin. This news was confirmed in a statement released on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba, Osaigbovo Iguobaro. In … Read more

Yobe Police takes action amid school closure, provides new directives

The Yobe State Police Command has ramped up security operations throughout the state following the temporary closure of all boarding schools by the state government as a precautionary safety measure. According to a statement released on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel … Read more

The Imo government has started the recertification process for landed properties throughout the state layouts

The Imo State Government has initiated a recertification process for all landed properties within Government Layouts across the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the State. A press release from the office of the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, stated that this action is in line with the directive from the … Read more