Mother, Son Survive SUV Crash on LASU-Isheri Expressway
A mother and her son escaped death on Wednesday morning after their Lexus SUV somersaulted multiple times along the LASU-Isheri Expressway in Lagos. The lone accident occurred near the NYSC bus stop as the vehicle, with registration number KJA 39 JT, was travelling from Isheri towards Igando. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority […]
Court Fixes April 23 for El-Rufai’s Arraignment
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed April 23 for the arraignment of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, over alleged cybercrimes and breaches of telecommunications laws. The planned arraignment on Wednesday could not proceed due to the defendant’s absence in court. Counsel to the Department of State Services (DSS), […]
EFCC Arraigns Ex-NRC MD Over Alleged $385,000 Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned a former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Fidet Okhiria Edetanle, over alleged fraud involving $385,000 and ₦165.4 million. Edetanle was brought before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on a seven-count charge bordering on abuse of […]
Emir Sulu-Gambari hails Olupo of Ajasse-Ipo, Oba Alebiosu on birthday
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has congratulated the Olupo of Ajasse-Ipo, Ismail Yahaya Alebiosu I, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday through his Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir commended the monarch’s commitment to the development of […]
Senate Raises Alarm Over Neglect of Border Communities
The Senate Committee on State and Local Government Affairs has raised concerns over the lack of infrastructure and basic amenities in Nigeria’s border communities, warning that the situation is pushing residents to seek essential services in neighbouring countries. Chairman of the committee, Senator Binos Yaroe (PDP, Adamawa South), made the remarks while presenting the 2025 […]
FG Denies Paying Ransom for Abducted Niger Pupils
The Federal Government has denied reports alleging that it paid a large ransom and released militant commanders to secure the freedom of pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Boarding School in Niger State. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government described the claims, attributed to international media […]
Court to Rule on Suit Seeking Deregistration of Four Parties
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 24 to rule on a joinder application in a suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) and Action Alliance (AA) over alleged non-compliance with constitutional requirements. The suit, filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National Forum […]
EFCC, Kwara Police Strengthen Anti-Corruption Partnership
The Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Directorate, ACE I Victoria Ugo-Ali, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Adekimi Ojo, to reinforce inter-agency collaboration against financial crimes. The meeting, held at the police headquarters in Ilorin, was part of efforts to […]
Lawmaker Calls for Legislative Emergency Over Rising Insecurity
A member of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has described Nigeria’s security situation as “horrific” and urged the National Assembly to consider extraordinary measures, including a possible legislative emergency, to address the crisis. Speaking during plenary presided over by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, Doguwa, who represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State, said […]
Sowore Claims IGP Egbetokun Removed, Police Silent
Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, has claimed that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has been removed from office and replaced. Sowore alleged on Tuesday that Egbetokun had been succeeded by a senior officer currently serving at the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) in […]
