A member of the United States Congress, Riley Moore, has called for the decentralization of Nigeria’s policing system, saying state governments must be empowered to tackle the country’s worsening security challenges. The US lawmaker expressed concern over the continued violence affecting communities in Nigeria and stressed the need for structural reforms in the country’s policing…
The Federal Government has lifted its ban on the importation of Premium Motor Spirit, commonly known as petrol, granting six new licences to oil marketers following concerns over supply disruptions linked to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Newsmen reports that the decision marks a reversal of Nigeria’s recent policy aimed at reducing reliance…
The Ogun State Government has demolished shanties and temporary structures erected along the road setback at the border between Ogun and Lagos State, in a renewed effort to curb frequent accidents around the Sango Tollgate. The exercise, carried out on Tuesday, targeted illegal roadside stalls and makeshift buildings blamed for obstructing traffic and contributing to…
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the conduct of former presidential candidate and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, describing it as a disruption of courtroom decorum. According to reports from Daily Post, drama unfolded at the Federal High Court in Abuja when Sowore clashed with a Senior…
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JoSTUM), has directed students to leave the campus after a protest erupted over alleged delays and inconsistencies in the disbursement of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). In a memo dated 23 March and signed by the Registrar, John David, the institution declared an immediate Easter break from 23 March…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has arrived at the Federal High Court in Kaduna for his alleged money laundering trial. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, had earlier announced that El-Rufai will be arraigned at the Federal High Court in the Kaduna on Tuesday, 24th March, 2026. The charge, filed…
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule LamidoFormer Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has dismissed the planned national convention of the Nyesom Wike-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to Daily Trust, he argued that Wike and Taminu Turaki’s contributions to the PDP’s growth are…
Operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have arrested five individuals suspected of extorting money from motorists along the Aboru, Abule-Egba–Abeokuta Expressway and the Tafawa Balewa Square axis of Lagos State. The agency’s spokesperson, Raheem Gbadeyan, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Monday, noting that the suspects were picked up for allegedly preying…
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has expressed concern over the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. He warned that the situation could worsen economic hardship in the nation if not urgently resolved. The billionaire businessman stated this on Monday after his visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. Speaking on the implications of the crisis,…
Vietnam’s national air carrier will suspend nearly two dozen domestic flights a week starting next month because of limited fuel supplies caused by the Middle East war, the nation’s aviation authority has said. The price of jet fuel has soared since the start of the conflict more than three weeks ago, which has sent oil…