Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the interim forfeiture of a property located at No. 29 Oyindamola Shogbesan Street, Park View Estate, Ago Palace Way, Lagos, over its alleged link to a N986 million diesel supply fraud. The order, granted followed aContinue Reading
Six persons, including a physically challenged woman, Rita Idehen, has been sentenced to cumulative prison term of 93 years for offences related to drug trafficking and possession. They were convicted in six separate judgments delivered by Justice Chuka A. Obiozor and Justice J. B. O. Quadir of the FederalContinue Reading
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s power sector have renewed calls for urgent and strategic reforms to enable the effective integration of renewable energy into the national electricity grid. The call was made at the 9th anniversary edition of the Nextier Power Dialogue, held under the theme “Pre-empting Resilience for Accelerated Renewable EnergyContinue Reading
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent decision to extend the tenure of Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, by one year is more than a routine administrative gesture—it is a resounding endorsement of transformative leadership and tangible progress within the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). Announced on July 31, 2025,Continue Reading
The Lagos State Government has called for calm following over 12 hours of continuous rainfall that triggered flash flooding in parts of the metropolis. In a statement on Monday, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, urged residents to remain vigilant and prioritise safety. He assured theContinue Reading
The governments of Ondo, Osun and Ekiti states have embarked on flood mapping as a proactive measure against flooding in their respective states. This involves identifying flood-prone areas and investigating the factors contributing to vulnerability. The initiative is a response to the anticipated heavy rainfall and potential flooding across theContinue Reading
The Lagos State Government has appealed to the Joint Action Committee of all staff unions at Lagos State University to end their ongoing indefinite strike, assuring that the welfare of both staff and students remains a top priority. The appeal was made on Monday as academic and administrative activities atContinue Reading
Former federal lawmakers from northern Nigeria are divided over President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, following an endorsement by the Northern Caucus Forum of the 9th National Assembly. The caucus, in a communiqué at the end of a dialogue session, convened by the Chief of Staff to the President, FemiContinue Reading
Ismaeel Uthman, Nathaniel Shaibu, Ikenna Obianeri, Daniel Ayantoye, Dennis Naku, Animasahun Salman, Temitope Aina, Oluwakemi Abimbola, Bola Bamigbola, Godwin Isenyo, Uche Okere, John Charles, Ademola Adegbite And Matthew Ochei Despite claims by the Federal Government that food inflation is on a downward trend, market surveys across major cities have shownContinue Reading
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has called for collective efforts to sack the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai, who visited Sokoto State on Saturday as part of his grassroots mobilisation campaign to galvanise support for the opposition coalition, said the country’s prospects would beContinue Reading