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A coalition of civil society organisations and pro-democracy groups will hold a major commemoration of the 2026 June 12 Democracy Day in Lagos, bringing together political leaders, activists and stakeholders to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey. The event, organised by the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE) and the June 12 Pro Democracy Movement of Nigeria,…
Oyo State Police Command has arrested four suspects and killed two others during a rescue operation involving Busola John-Paul, the sister of former Minister of Power and APC governorship aspirant, Bayo Adelabu, and her two children. According to the Commissioner of Police, Oluwagbemiga Abimbola, the victims were rescued on Saturday night following a tip-off that…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the National Assembly’s spending of N110 billion on vehicles and allowances for lawmakers was unlawful. Delivering the judgement, Justice Yellim Bogoro held that the expenditure, N40 billion for 465 vehicles and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected lawmakers violated procurement laws, constitutional provisions, and…
Senate has pledged to speed up the constitutional process for bbsecurity threats across Nigeria.Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, said the Senate was committed to amending the Constitution to allow states to establish their own police forces. According to Adaramodu, the Red Chamber will give priority attention to the…
An escaped cybercrime suspect, Asar Sesugh, has died following a gun battle involving operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Makurdi, Benue State. According to the EFCC, Sesugh was among 26 suspected internet fraudsters arrested by its Makurdi Zonal Directorate on April 28, 2026. The suspects were profiled and remanded in custody…
Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned parts of a Federal High Court judgment that recognised a factional caretaker committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ruling that the lower court granted reliefs that were not requested by any of the parties involved in the case. In a judgment delivered by Justice Uchechukwu Onyemenam, the…
Enugu State Government has warned against an alleged plan by some market leaders to shut down major markets within the state capital on Saturday to show support during a mega rally for the re-election of Governor Peter Mbah and President Bola Tinubu. In a statement made available to Newsmen o by the state Commissioner for…
Armed bandits on Friday attacked the Igbosi area of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying two houses and abducting a nine-year-old boy, Oluwatobi, son of a local pastor, Isaac Olaosebikan.The attackers reportedly, invaded the community around 1 am., firing gunshots indiscriminately to create panic among residents. It was gathered that during…
Federal Government has called for the development of inclusive and human-centred artificial intelligence (AI) policies that protect workers’ rights and prevent job losses while harnessing the technology’s potential to drive economic growth and productivity.Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, made the call during the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland,…
Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that abducted school children and teachers from communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state have been rescued. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Olayinka Ayanlade, described the report as false, insisting that no rescue operation had yet secured the release of…