ECOWAS Court Awards Journalist N10m Over Rights Violation
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ordered the Federal Republic of Nigeria to pay N10 million in damages to journalist Jide Oyekunle over his unlawful arrest, detention, assault, and seizure of personal property while covering the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest in Abuja. The judgment, delivered on June 22, 2026, in Suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/29/25, followed a case […]
Ilorin-born legal luminary, Prof. Abikan makes new SAN list
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has shortlisted an Ilorin-born Legal Luminary, Prof. Ibrahim Abikan Abdulqadir together with Sagir Gezawa Suleiman, Mas’ud Mobolaji Alabelewe and 75 other lawyers, alongside Prof. Ahmed Rabiu with 9 other academics, for the conferment of the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2026. Professor Ibrahim Abikan Abdulqadir […]
Senate Sets Wednesday for State Police Bill Vote
The Nigerian Senate has scheduled Wednesday for the consideration and passage of the proposed state police bill, a key piece of legislation aimed at addressing the country’s growing security challenges. The bill seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to create a dual policing system, allowing federal and state police forces to operate concurrently across the […]
UK Defence Chief Visits Maiduguri for Security Talks
The British Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, Charlie Collins, has arrived in Maiduguri for high-level discussions with Nigerian military officials aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries. The visit is focused on enhancing military collaboration and supporting Nigeria’s ongoing security operations, particularly in areas related to counter-terrorism and regional stability. According to […]
Court Remands Sowore in Kuje Prison Over Bail Dispute
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his application for a stay of proceedings. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order after dismissing Sowore’s application seeking his recusal from the […]
Emir Sulu-Gambari to turban 13th Chief Imam of Ilorin July 10
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Mai-Martaba Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, will on *Friday, 10th July 2026*, turban *Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani* as the 13th substantive Chief Imam of Ilorin Emirate. The turbaning ceremony will hold at the Emir’s Palace, Ilorin, beginning at 10:00 a.m. This is […]
CUPP Backs Call for Tinubu to Deliver or Resign
The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has endorsed the House of Representatives Minority Caucus’ call on President Bola Tinubu to either demonstrate effective leadership or step down from office. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its Acting National Chairman, Chief Peter Ameh, the coalition said it shares the caucus’ concerns over […]
FG Issues Guidelines for New Tax Regime Transition
The Federal Government has released transition guidelines to support the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax regime, providing clarity for taxpayers, revenue agencies, tax consultants and other stakeholders ahead of the reforms. Issued by the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, the guidelines outline how existing tax obligations, ongoing audits, pending disputes, tax incentives and transactions that […]
BREAKING…. Kwara Police Dismiss Bandit Invasion Rumour in Oke-Oyi
The Kwara State Police Command has dismissed reports of a bandit invasion in Oke-Oyi and surrounding communities, describing the claims as false and misleading. According to the police, panic broke out around 9:15 a.m. at Government Girls Secondary School, Oke-Oyi, after reports emerged that suspected bandits had entered the area. The alarm caused temporary disruption […]
Sanwo-Olu Orders Increased Waste Evacuation Across Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed an immediate expansion of waste evacuation operations across the state following growing concerns over the accumulation of refuse in several communities. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, the state government acknowledged residents’ concerns and assured them that urgent […]
