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The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters has defended the use of tear gas by its operatives to disperse protesters in Abuja who were calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. The demonstration, held across parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) including the Three Arms […]

Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe, SAN, FCIArb(UK), former Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch, has raised concerns over the state of Nigeria’s legal profession following the Nigerian Bar Association’s confirmation that more than 10,000 lawyers were admitted into the profession this year. Speaking on the implications of the surge in new lawyers, Akangbe highlighted the challenges facing […]

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered Sunday Dominic to pay the Department of State Services (DSS) N5 million as punitive costs for filing what the court described as a “frivolous” lawsuit against the secret police. Dominic had approached the court under suit number FCT/HC/CV/3984/2024, claiming that the DSS invited him […]

The Federal Government has reaffirmed that Mathematics remains a compulsory subject for all students sitting for O-Level examinations. The clarification was issued in a press statement on Sunday by Boriowo Folashade, spokesperson for the Federal Ministry of Education. The statement follows an earlier announcement on Tuesday, which had suggested that senior secondary school students in […]

As PDP Says INEC Letter Was Properly Co-Signed, Rejects Anyanwu Forgery Claim National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force over the alleged forgery and cloning of his signature in connection with the […]

Elder statesman and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, has established two cooperative societies to enable business owners in Ekiti State access loans easily for business growth and empowerment. Speaking during the Annual Afe Babalola Day celebration, held at the palace of the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe, Babalola […]

The nationwide warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has entered its second week, with no immediate signs of resolution. As of yesterday, no fresh proposals or communications from the Federal Government have emerged that could prompt lecturers to call off the strike, suggesting that the industrial action may extend beyond its […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued an official notice for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled to hold on November 8, 2025, in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act. INEC’s Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs. Ugomma Lechukwu, announced this while briefing journalists on Sunday in Awka. “The INEC notice […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations of forgery trailing preparations for its forthcoming National Convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15–16, 2025. The party maintained that the official letter sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) notifying it of the convention was duly co-signed by the National Secretary, […]

The Federal Government has cautioned against any attempt to breach or desecrate the sanctity of its custodial centres ahead of the planned nationwide protest on Monday, October 20, 2025, calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement issued on Sunday, the spokesperson […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has relieved Hon. Samson Osagie of his duties as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, replacing him with Prof. Roland Otaru, SAN. Osagie, one of the first appointees sworn in after Okpebholo assumed office, was conspicuously missing from the list of newly inaugurated commissioners, effectively confirming his removal. Although no official […]

Senator Ned Nwoko has broken his silence on the viral video showing his wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, in distress, attributing their marital tension to what he described as her “battle with drugs and alcohol abuse.” The lawmaker’s reaction followed the circulation of a video in which Regina Daniels appeared tearful and agitated, lamenting alleged […]