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IGP Appeals Acquittal Of Bolanle Aseyan On Four-count Charge
The Nigeria Police Force has filed a notice of appeal challenging the judgment of Honourable Justice Lifu of the Federal High Court, Lagos Division, which discharged and acquitted Bolanle Aseyan on a four-count charge bordering on alleged offensive publication, criminal intimidation and cyberstalking against Doctor Olufunmilayo Ogunsanya. The appeal, dated October 2025, was filed by the Office of the Inspector...
“Tinubu’s Intervention On Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road A Considerate Step Taken Toward Regional Concerns” – Onuigbo
The member representing the South East in the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sam Onuigbo, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to transfer the completion of the Umuahia–Ikwuano–Ikot Ekpene Federal Highway to the Abia State Government has revived optimism for the project’s early completion. Speaking at a press conference in his office yesterday, Onuigbo...
S’West, N’Central States At Alert Over ISWAP Threat
Following the Department of State Services alert on Tuesday that there was a plot by the Islamic State West Africa Province to attack Ondo and Kogi states, states have activated surveillance and counter-terror measures against the ISWAP plot. Kogi shares a boundary with 10 states. They include Benue in the East, Anambra in the South, Enugu in the South-East, Edo...
Electoral Reforms: Senate Charges INEC To Defend Election Results
The Senate on Wednesday called for the transfer of the burden of proof in election petitions from aggrieved candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission — the body that conducts and supervises elections. The proposal formed a key part of deliberations as lawmakers debated the general principles of a bill seeking to repeal the 2022 Electoral Act and enact a...
FG Approves N32.9bn To Improve Primary Healthcare
The Federal Government on Wednesday 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 funds are intended to...
Nnamdi Kanu Insists On Defending Himself, Challenges Court Jurisdiction
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to open his defence on Friday, October 24, in the ongoing terrorism trial filed against him by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Delivering the ruling, Justice James Omotosho held that the defence must proceed without further delay, warning that...
Mascot Uzor-Kalu Visits Family Of Late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai In Uyo (Photos)
Former Chief of Staff to the Abia State Governor, Sir Mascot Uzor-Kalu (KSJI), has paid a condolence visit to the family of the late renowned evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. During the visit, Sir Uzor-Kalu expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the revered cleric, describing him as a spiritual father,...
Nigeria Imports 15bn Litres Of Petrol Despite Increased Capacity Of Dangote Refinery
Despite increased refining capacity, Nigeria imported 69 per cent of the 21 billion litres of petrol it consumed between August 2024 and the first 10 days of October 2025, according to data from the NMDPRA, DARE OLAWIN reports Nigeria imported about 15.01 billion litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) between August 2024 and the first 10 days of October 2025,...
NUC Grants Operational Licence To Newly Established University In Imo
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted authorization to the Imo State government to initiate operations at the newly established University of Innovation, Science, and Technology. The initiative aims to promote knowledge acquisition and facilitate youth empowerment within the region. The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, officially presented the operational licence and certificate of...
Amupitan Assumes Duty As INEC New Chair
The new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Thursday assumed office at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Amupitan arrived at about 2:40 p.m. in the company of the Acting Chairman, Mrs May Agbamuche-Mbu, national commissioners and the secretary to the commission, shortly after he was sworn-in at the presidential villa. He is expected to hold...
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