By Ayomide Otitoju The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor accused of transporting drugs to kidnappers operating in parts of Kwara State. According to a statement signed by Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the doctor was intercepted in the Jebba area following intelligence reports on the activities of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kogi Central Senator Ifeanyi Akpoti-Uduaghan has revealed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has filed a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit against her over sexual harassment allegations. In a Facebook post on Friday, Akpoti-Uduaghan said the suit was filed at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja, attaching a court order from…
Pope Leo XIV has vowed that the Vatican will not remain a “silent bystander” in the face of human rights violations worldwide, signaling a firm stance on global inequality and injustice. Speaking to 13 new ambassadors accredited to the Holy See on Saturday, the pontiff, elected in May following the death of Pope Francis, emphasized…
By Ayomide Otitoju A new legal dispute has emerged over the interpretation of Sections 97 and 98 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, following a recent ruling by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in the case of Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Nnamdi Kanu. Critics argue that the court improperly…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has issued a public advisory cautioning schools, educational institutions, and organized groups against making any payments for excursions on its transport infrastructure, including the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) services. In a statement on Thursday, the agency emphasized that it does not charge fees, levies,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have sustained a major offensive against armed groups in Taraba State, recording significant breakthroughs that include the destruction of bandits’ camps, recovery of weapons, and the arrest of a key suspect. The latest operations, carried out under Operation Zafin Wuta,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has unveiled the official mascot, logo, and theme for the 15th Biennial Nigeria Police Games, scheduled to take place in Asaba, Delta State, in February 2026. The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja, marked a significant milestone…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government, in partnership with its agencies, on Wednesday marked the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities with an event held at the Whitehouse Event Centre, Billings Way, Oregun, Ikeja. The commemoration, themed “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” underscored the state’s ongoing efforts to strengthen inclusive governance…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday swore in five permanent secretaries and the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Dr. Aminu Yusuf, during a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. The permanent secretaries sworn in include Dr. John Chidiebere Ezeamama (Imo State), Ibrahim Abdulkarim Ozi (Nasarawa State), Dr. Abdul Sule Usman…
