Lead counsel for Nnamdi Kanu, Kanu Agabi, has applied to withdraw from representing the detained self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), stating that the defendant had taken the case back from his legal team. The defendant told the court that he would be representing himself for now, though that might change…
The United Kingdom has announced a major change to its post-study work visa policy, reducing the period from two years to 18 months for international students, including Nigerians. The change will take effect from January 2027. The UK Home Secretary, Barrister Shabana Mahmood, made the announcement on October 14, explaining that the new policy is…
The Oyo State Government has dismissed as false a viral post alleging plans to impose taxes on social events such as burials, naming ceremonies, and weddings. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government described the viral post as a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and tarnish the image of Governor Seyi…
The Federal Government approved and released N32.9bn through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, marking the third round of disbursements in 2025. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced this in a statement titled “The Red Letter,” urging citizens to actively participate in ensuring the funds are used effectively. The…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu The All Progressives Congress in Oyo state has described the reported introduction of taxes payable by sponsors and organizers of social events to the state government as anti-people, ill-conceived and unacceptable calling on Governor to order a reversal of the policy immediately. Reports of the state government coming up with a policy…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has confirmed 13 new cases of Lassa fever within the 40th epidemiological week, covering September 29 to October 5, 2025. The NCDC revealed this in the latest situation report shared on its verified X handle on Wednesday, saying that the new infections were recorded in Ondo…
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged use of harmful chemicals as preservatives for frozen foods across the country.The resolution of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance brought before the Green Chamber in plenary by the member representing Ehime Mbano/Ihitte Uboma/Obowo Federal Constituency, Imo…
The International Press Centre, IPC, has condemned the reported attacks on journalists covering the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held on Monday, October 20, 2025. The protest, led by activist Omoyele Sowore, called for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, who remains in detention by the Federal Government. In a…
The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, has reiterated that elections in Nigeria are guided strictly by law, emphasising that no credible election can hold outside the legal framework. The REC made the assertion when Ebunoluwa International School, led by its principal, Mr Ogedengbe, paid…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has suspended its two-week warning strike, giving the Federal Government a one-month window to conclude the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement and address other unresolved issues affecting the nation’s university system. ASUU President, Prof. Chris Piwuna, made this disclosure on Wednesday at a press briefing in Abuja,…