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Elder Statesman Cautions Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai Over Political Activities
Former Governors Nasir el-Rufai and Peter Obi, as well as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, have received a severe warning from elder statesman Chief Adesunbo Onitiri. Onitiri specifically warned these prominent political figures against engaging in actions or rhetoric that could destabilise Nigeria’s political climate as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Saturday from Lagos,...
Hon. Obi Aguocha Vows To Sustain Push For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release, Explores Political Solution
As legal proceedings surrounding Mazi Nnamdi Kanu intensify, Hon. Obi Aguocha, the lawmaker representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to securing the IPOB leader’s release. Aguocha, who was physically present at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday when Kanu appeared for trial, spoke passionately about his ongoing efforts to engage...
Oshoala Academy Hosts Empowerment Event For Girls
On Tuesday, the Asisat Oshoala Academy's Sports, Humanitarian, and Education Project held an empowerment event at Obele Secondary School in Surulere for almost 100 girls from nearby communities. The Children’s Day event featured Taekwondo sessions on self-defence, leadership development workshops facilitated by the Youth Empowerment Foundation, CPR training, and personal hygiene education aimed at empowering the next generation of young...
FG Relaunched NATEP, Eyes $1tn Outsourcing Market
The federal government has relaunched the National Talent Export Programme and named development finance specialist Teju Abisoye as director-general to further Nigeria's renewed aspirations to take a sizable chunk of the $1 trillion global outsourcing market. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, announced the relaunch in Lagos on Friday and said the revamped programme is a...
Simon Ekpa To Receive 6-Years Sentence Over Terrorism
Prosecutors in Finland are attempting to sentence pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa to six years in prison if convicted. Ekpa is standing trial on terrorism charges. He appeared in the Päijät-Häme District Court on Friday for a preparatory hearing on terrorism-related charges, according to a Finnish local news medium, Yle. The prosecutor reportedly cited substantial evidence of Ekpa’s digital communications and activities. “We have...
”Defections Won’t Affect Adeleke’s Re-election” – PDP Chair
The Peoples Democratic Party's chairman for Osun State, Sunday Bisi, has stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke will be re-elected in 2026 despite party members defecting to the All Progressives Congress. Bisi described the defections as “a storm in a teacup”, stating that almost every sector of society was in support of Adeleke’s second-term bid. The chairman’s statement came amid reports that...
NAFDAC Rules Out Unconditional Reopening Of Drug Markets
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has firmly denied reports claiming it has unconditionally reopened Nigeria’s open drug markets. The agency described the circulating online claims as false and misleading. Addressing the media during a press conference held in Lagos on Friday, NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye emphasized that no market or shop had been reopened...
Nigerian Customs Intercepts 1,577 Jerry Cans Of Smuggled Petrol
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), through its anti-smuggling task force, Operations Whirlwind, has intercepted 1,577 jerry cans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, with a combined duty-paid value of ₦39.4 million. The seizure was carried out across several border hotspots in the South-West region. Speaking during a press briefing in Lagos on Friday, Assistant Comptroller General of...
Immigration Transfers Suspected Enugu Ritualist To Lagos Police (Photos + Video)
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has handed over Obi Obieze, a native doctor based in Enugu State, to the Lagos State Police Command after intercepting him on Wednesday at the Gbaji checkpoint along the Badagry-Seme Expressway. Obieze was attempting to flee the country when he was arrested. The suspect, restrained with hand and leg cuffs and wearing a mask, was...
Ekiti Govt Enforces Ban On Tobacco Smoking Across The State
The Ekiti State Government has announced a statewide smoking ban as part of efforts to protect public health and reduce tobacco-related illnesses. The declaration was made on Friday in Ado-Ekiti during the official flag-off of the 2025 World No Tobacco Day, held in partnership with Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA). This year’s theme is "Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing...
