LP faults Soludo, demands probe of Anambra lawmaker’s murder
The leadership of the Labour Party, on Thursday, expressed shock over the murder of the lawmaker representing Onitsha 1 North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka. While describing his death as a deliberate assassination, the party berated Governor Charles Soludo for not doing enough to stem the tide of killings and
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The leadership of the Labour Party, on Thursday, expressed shock over the murder of the lawmaker representing Onitsha 1 North Constituency in the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka. While describing his death as a deliberate assassination, the party berated Governor Charles Soludo for not doing enough to stem the tide of killings and
Read moreAppeal court president leads fight against drunk driving
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Thursday launched a campaign to combat driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The initiative, aimed at reducing road crashes caused by impaired driving, is supported by the Federal Road Safety Corps, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and various stakeholders, including law
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The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Thursday launched a campaign to combat driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The initiative, aimed at reducing road crashes caused by impaired driving, is supported by the Federal Road Safety Corps, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and various stakeholders, including law
Read moreBlackout in Osun as IBEDC workers protest colleagues’ sack, lock offices
Staff of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company in several Osun State towns on Thursday shut down company offices in protest over the alleged dismissal of their colleagues. The demonstration, which began early in parts of Osogbo, Ede, and Ilesa, led to disruptions in power supply across the state, particularly in the capital, Osogbo. IBEDC offices
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Staff of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company in several Osun State towns on Thursday shut down company offices in protest over the alleged dismissal of their colleagues. The demonstration, which began early in parts of Osogbo, Ede, and Ilesa, led to disruptions in power supply across the state, particularly in the capital, Osogbo. IBEDC offices
Read more12 suspected land grabbers arraigned in Lagos
The Lagos State Task Force has arrested and charged 12 suspected land grabbers accused of terrorizing residents along NERDC Road in Alausa, Ikeja, to court. Disclosing this in a statement on Thursday, the task force spokesperson, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, said the suspects were nabbed following multiple complaints of harassment and intimidation from lawful occupants in the
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The Lagos State Task Force has arrested and charged 12 suspected land grabbers accused of terrorizing residents along NERDC Road in Alausa, Ikeja, to court. Disclosing this in a statement on Thursday, the task force spokesperson, Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, said the suspects were nabbed following multiple complaints of harassment and intimidation from lawful occupants in the
Read moreNigeria’s education minister proposes 12-year basic education model
The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has proposed a transition to a 12-year basic education system in Nigeria, advocating a shift from the current 9-3-4 model to a 12-4 structure. Speaking at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Alausa emphasised the need for this reform to align Nigeria’s
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The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has proposed a transition to a 12-year basic education system in Nigeria, advocating a shift from the current 9-3-4 model to a 12-4 structure. Speaking at the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education meeting in Abuja on Thursday, Alausa emphasised the need for this reform to align Nigeria’s
Read moreOsun varsity cries out as land grabbers invade campus
The management of Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State, has raised the alarm over the activities of suspected land grabbers who are allegedly selling land belonging to the institution to unsuspecting members of the public. The university has called on President Bola Tinubu, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to
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The management of Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State, has raised the alarm over the activities of suspected land grabbers who are allegedly selling land belonging to the institution to unsuspecting members of the public. The university has called on President Bola Tinubu, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to
Read moreFG unveils emergency hotline to tackle kidnapping
The Federal Government has activated the toll-free 112 emergency number for Nigerians to report kidnappings and other security threats. The initiative is part of efforts to tackle the growing menace of ransom-driven abductions. The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, disclosed this during a press briefing on the activities
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The Federal Government has activated the toll-free 112 emergency number for Nigerians to report kidnappings and other security threats. The initiative is part of efforts to tackle the growing menace of ransom-driven abductions. The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Major General Adamu Laka, disclosed this during a press briefing on the activities
Read moreKaduna cannot afford power outage, govt tells electricity workers
The Kaduna State Government has intervened in the ongoing industrial dispute between Kaduna Electric and its workers’ union, which has resulted in a four-day power outage in the state. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, hosted a meeting with representatives of the union and the management of Kaduna Electric at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House
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The Kaduna State Government has intervened in the ongoing industrial dispute between Kaduna Electric and its workers’ union, which has resulted in a four-day power outage in the state. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, hosted a meeting with representatives of the union and the management of Kaduna Electric at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House
Read moreTrump unveils ‘anti-Christian bias’ task force
US President Donald Trump announced Thursday the creation of a task force to “eradicate anti-Christian bias” in government, intensifying a right-wing crackdown since returning to power. The Republican billionaire said he was putting new Attorney General Pam Bondi at the head of the force to end “persecution” of the majority religion of the United States.
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US President Donald Trump announced Thursday the creation of a task force to “eradicate anti-Christian bias” in government, intensifying a right-wing crackdown since returning to power. The Republican billionaire said he was putting new Attorney General Pam Bondi at the head of the force to end “persecution” of the majority religion of the United States.
Read moreLakurawa: Senate to investigate Nigerien leader, Tchiani’s allegations against Nigeria
The Senate on Thursday commenced an investigation into allegations by the Head of State of Niger Republic, Abdourahmane Tchiani accusing Nigeria of colluding with France to cause chaos in his country through the Lakurawa militia group believed to be operating in northwest Nigeria. Similarly, the Senate resolved to go on a fact-finding visit to the
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The Senate on Thursday commenced an investigation into allegations by the Head of State of Niger Republic, Abdourahmane Tchiani accusing Nigeria of colluding with France to cause chaos in his country through the Lakurawa militia group believed to be operating in northwest Nigeria. Similarly, the Senate resolved to go on a fact-finding visit to the
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