A member of the House of Representatives, Blessing Onuh, has sounded the alarm about the rising violence in the Otupko/Ohimini Federal Constituency of Benue State, stating that the assaults on communities equate to genocide. Onuh made this statement during a plenary session on Thursday, highlighting that once-peaceful villages in her constituency have now become battlegrounds … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States, known as ECOWAS, has decided to suspend Guinea-Bissau from all its decision-making bodies due to the recent military takeover in the nation. This suspension was revealed following an emergency virtual meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) that took place late Thursday. The meeting was led … Read more
On Thursday, the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, made a courtesy call to President Bola Tinubu, GCFR at the State House. According to a report from the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Soludo, Mr. Chris Aburime, President Tinubu welcomed the Anambra State Governor with enthusiasm, referring to him as a long-time friend … Read more
The 1,000 landlords and farmers whose lands have been impacted by the ongoing construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway are now receiving financial compensation from the federal government. These payments are based on assessments conducted by certified professionals. Engr. Yinka Onofuye, the federal comptroller of works for Cross River State and Deputy Director at the … Read more
The Federal High Court located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has turned down the initial objections raised by the Shell Petroleum Development Company in a lawsuit brought forth by the A’Ibom Oil Producing Development Network (AKPICON). This suit seeks compensation and environmental restoration due to years of hydrocarbon pollution caused by oil and gas emissions … Read more
Chelsea’s manager, Enzo Maresca, has encouraged his players to take some time to rest and recharge their energy in preparation for their Premier League match against Arsenal this weekend. On Sunday, Chelsea will host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge following their impressive 3-0 victory over Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night. After the … Read more
Tukur Mamu, who is accused of being a terrorist negotiator, has initiated a fundamental rights lawsuit against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF). He claims that the government acted unlawfully by branding him a terrorist during his ongoing trial. His attorney, Johnson Usman (SAN), informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has stressed that the proposed N4.237 trillion budget for 2026 should closely align with the needs of residents, tackling urgent social and economic issues. Obasa made these comments on Tuesday during the formal presentation of the 2026 Appropriation Bill by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at … Read more
The Abia State Police Command has ramped up its efforts to safeguard schools, places of worship, and other vital infrastructure throughout the State, in line with the directives from the Inspector General of Police. Additionally, the Command has implemented routine registers in schools to enhance accountability among officers assigned to these responsibilities and to ensure … Read more
The Nigerian government has closed down two factories in Ogun State due to serious violations of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations. The factories in question, True Metals Nigeria Limited and Phoenix Steel Mills Limited, are situated along the Ikorodu-Sagamu industrial corridor. This decision was announced in a statement on Tuesday, following an unannounced inspection … Read more