Lagos Clarifies Solar Panel Approval Policy Amid Backlash
The Lagos State Government has clarified that approval requirements and administrative fees for solar power installations apply only to residents of government-owned social housing estates, following widespread criticism sparked by a viral video on social media. The video showed officials of the Ministry of Housing confronting a resident over solar panels installed on his apartment, […]
States Expand Forest Guard Recruitment Amid Insecurity
Several states across Nigeria have intensified the recruitment and deployment of forest guards under a Federal Government-backed initiative aimed at tackling banditry, kidnapping and other security threats in forested areas. The renewed focus on forest security follows President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards after recent attacks and abductions linked to […]
El-Rufai Denied Medical Care in ICPC Custody — Aide
Muyiwa Adekeye, media aide to former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that his principal is battling a worsening eye condition while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. In a statement issued on Friday, Adekeye claimed that El-Rufai had developed swollen, reddish and itchy eyes but had […]
Amnesty Urges Rescue of Abducted Schoolchildren
Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to intensify efforts to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted in Borno and Oyo states. The organisation made the appeal in a statement shared on X on Friday, warning that the victims remain at serious risk and require urgent rescue. Amnesty International said the incidents reflect the growing […]
Falana Blames Governors for Police Oversight Failure
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has accused state governors of neglecting their constitutional responsibilities in the management and oversight of the Nigeria Police Force. Falana made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television on Friday while addressing ongoing debates over the creation of state police. According to him, Nigeria does not operate a strictly […]
Traditional Worshippers Hold Prayers Over Oyo Kidnap Victims
Women traditional worshippers from across Egbaland on Friday held a spiritual procession in Abeokuta, Ogun State, praying for the safe release of victims abducted in Oyo State. Dressed in white traditional attire and carrying ritual items, the women moved through major streets and shrines in the Ogun State capital, calling for divine intervention over rising […]
Court Fixes June 9 for Blessing CEO Bail Ruling
Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has fixed June 9, 2026, to rule on the bail application filed by social media influencer and relationship therapist Blessing CEO in her ongoing N36 million fraud case. The case is being prosecuted by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial […]
BREAKING…. Makinde Restricts Night Motorcycle Operations Over Insecurity
Seyi Makinde has ordered a restriction on motorcycle operations across Oyo State between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as part of efforts to address growing security concerns in the state. The governor announced the directive in an Executive Order issued on Friday, amid ongoing efforts to secure the release of abducted teachers and schoolchildren kidnapped […]
UN Links Libya Conflict Weapons to Sahel Extremist Groups
The United Nations has revealed that weapons looted during Libya’s 2011 conflict later spread across the Sahel region and ended up in the hands of extremist groups operating in Nigeria and neighbouring countries. Speaking at a meeting on illicit firearms at the UN headquarters in New York, UN official Izumi Nakamitsu said arms stolen or […]
Kebbi Governor Inspects Flood-Damaged Roads in Dandi
Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris on Thursday visited Dandi Local Government Area to assess roads damaged by recent heavy rainfall in the area. The inspection focused on the Kingakwai–Fana–Dakingari Road and the Fana Township Road, both of which serve as major links between Fana town and neighbouring communities. A statement issued by the governor’s Special […]
