FG Files Criminal Charge Against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for alleged defamation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello. The charges stem from a TV interview where Akpoti-Uduaghan accused both men of plotting to assassinate her. A third count accuses her of linking Akpabio to a disturbing organ harvesting […]
Senate Advances Bill to Regulate Informal Sector Employment
A bill seeking to regulate and formalize the employment of domestic workers, apprentices, interns, and other informal sector employees in Nigeria has scaled second reading in the Senate. The bill also aims to empower the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to license and monitor privately owned employment agencies. According to the bill’s sponsor, Senator Mohammed […]
Oyo Police Arrests Officer For Killing 14-Year-Old Student In Ibadan
Outrage rocked the Alakia–Gbagi area of Ibadan after a 14-year-old student, Kehinde Alade, was killed by a stray bullet allegedly fired by a police officer during a traffic enforcement operation. Residents protested by marching to the Oyo State Secretariat with the boy’s body, demanding justice. The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) equally condemned the […]
Nigerian Bar Association Condemns Compulsory Voting
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the proposed bill to amend the Electoral Act 2022, which seeks to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians. In a statement signed by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association described the bill as a blatant violation of civil liberties and democratic principles. The bill, […]
Federal Government To Sell Emefiele’s 753-unit Housing Estate
The Federal Government announces plan to sell a 753-unit housing estate forfeited by embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, as part of assets recovered from him through the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Dangiwa, confirmed yesterday that his ministry had taken […]
Man United Close to £62.5m Deal for Matheus Cunha
Manchester United are nearing a deal to sign Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, with the club poised to activate his £62.5 million release clause once the Premier League season concludes this weekend. While formal negotiations between United and Wolves are yet to begin, initial talks are expected to kick off in the coming days. The Brazilian […]
Trump Says Russia, Ukraine to Begin Ceasefire Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate negotiations toward a ceasefire following a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the talks as “very well,” though no timeline was set. Putin confirmed willingness to discuss a future peace agreement but did not commit to a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Ibadan Airport Set to Start International Flights by June 2026
Oyo State Government says the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan will begin international flight operations by June 2026. Its Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, announced yesterday that the international terminal is 15% complete, while major upgrades to the runway and safety systems are underway to modernize the airport and boost both domestic and international […]
NAFDAC: Sachet Alcohol Ban Lifted Temporarily Until Dec 2025
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that the ban on sachet alcohol in Nigeria is only temporarily lifted until December 31, 2025. Its Director Kenneth Azikiwe stressed that the restriction will be fully enforced after that date, and urged the public to ignore claims of a permanent reversal. […]
NELFUND Begins April Upkeep Payments, Cites Minor Delays
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has begun disbursing April 2025 upkeep payments to eligible students nationwide. In a statement yesterday, its Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi, noted that while most payments have been processed, some delays may occur due to a recent system upgrade. According to her, the system upgrade is expected to […]
