The Oyo State Police Command has stated that a report alleging the death of one of the schoolchildren abducted during a recent terrorist attack on three schools in Ahoro-Esienle, Oriire Local Government Area is not only malicious but entirely unfounded. The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said in a statement released on Friday. According to […]
The Supreme Court, on Friday, upheld death by hanging for a convicted Delta-based kidnapper, Chelynor Halim. In a unanimous decision, a five‑member panel of the apex court dismissed the convict’s appeal as lacking in merit. A High Court in Asaba, Delta State, held in 2017 that the proof of evidence established Halim’s involvement in armed […]
The Federal High Court sitting in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja has adjourned indefinitely rulings on the suit seeking the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Action Alliance (AA) and other political parties. The presiding judge, Peter Lifu, made the adjournment on Friday, having earlier fixed the day to deliver judgment […]
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday, called for more patience over the ongoing efforts to rescue teachers and pupils abducted in Yawota and Ahoro-Esinele communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, noting that all hands have been on deck towards bringing the abductees back safely. The governor stated this while receiving […]
Comrade Funmi Sesi, the chairperson, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, has stressed the need for proper consultation and consideration of prevailing economic realities in any discussion on a new national minimum wage. Sesi emphasised this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday while reacting to reports of a […]
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing its official nameplate capacity of 650,000 bpd. The achievement was confirmed during a performance test conducted by the refinery’s process licensors and represents a major milestone in the facility’s operational growth. It further strengthens the refinery’s […]
The Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks following extensive consultations among key stakeholders. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after a high-level consultative meeting convened at the Presidential […]
The Federal Government has been urged to adopt a long-term and consistent automotive industry policy that prioritises local value creation and domestic manufacturing, rather than focusing mainly on revenue generation through vehicle import duties. This came as the Federal Government disclosed that it is reviewing the national automotive policy to accommodate emerging technologies such as […]
Fresh reactions to the wave of abductions across Nigeria have exposed growing anxiety over the country’s security failures, as opposition figures, international organisations and regional groups intensify pressure for urgent reforms and stronger government action. The Federal Government, meanwhile, has assured Nigerians that coordinated intelligence-driven operations are underway to rescue abducted pupils and teachers, announcing […]
The Federal Government, yesterday, launched a renewed offensive against terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that no effort will be spared to rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo and Borno states. Recall that in the wake of the abductions, President Bola Tinubu ordered deployment of a specialised rescue team and approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest […]
