The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olorundare Jimoh, has promised to synergize with the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) with a view to strengthening security and boosting revenue. Jimoh made the promise when he received the Controller of Customs, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command, Lagos, Michael Awe, who paid […]

A Benin High Court on Wednesday, remanded two persons, Ile Itua and Kingsley Micheal, in a correctional centre over alleged killing of a 21-month old child. Itua, 25, and Michael, 36, whose addresses were not given, are being charged with murder. The Prosecutor, Polycap Odion, said that the defendants committed the offence on March 12, […]

The FCT Police Command has confirmed the death of six persons, with 14 cars burnt in a devastating accident in Abuja that triggered a wildfire. The spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident, noted that the command deeply regrets the tragic motor vehicle accident that occurred on March 19, 2025, at […]

The South-South Governors’ Forum has called for the reversal of the state of emergency in Rivers State that was declared by President Bola Tinubu. The statement issued on Thursday was signed by the Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State in Yenagoa, the state capital. It reads , “To reduce […]

Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to the suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has described as fake the viral news that a court order has been obtained to prevent the sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), from resuming duties in Government House, Port Harcourt. Ehie urged the public to disregard the false claim, allegedly […]

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts has criticized President Donald Trump and his supporters for advocating the impeachment of judges who have ruled against the administration. “For more than two centuries, it has been established that impeachment is not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision,” Roberts said. “The normal appellate review process exists […]

The Cross River State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening local government autonomy through staff capacity building. This was highlighted by the Acting Governor, Peter Odey, on Wednesday during the opening of a two-day induction and training workshop in Calabar. Addressing Principal Officers, Heads of Departments, and newly recruited staff of the Unified Local […]

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has completed remedial work on the Benin-Iruekpen federal road, easing movement for motorists. Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, announced this in a statement on Wednesday. During a tour of the expressway—from Aduwawa, Obadan Junction, Ugha, Okhuo, and Obagie to other areas—Okpebholo expressed satisfaction with the contractor’s work. Acknowledging that […]

The Federal Government, on Wednesday, said President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in River State was timely and meant to avert an implosion in the state. The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, stated this while briefing State House Correspondents at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. “We have […]

The First Lady of Lagos State, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has emphasized the importance of financial literacy in fostering economic growth and self-reliance among Lagosians. Speaking at the 2025 Financial Literacy Sensitization Programme held at the First Lady’s Banquet Hall, Lagos House, Ikeja, she urged beneficiaries to apply the knowledge gained to improve their businesses and financial […]

The Abia State Government on Tuesday demolished a building in Osisioma Local Government Area used as a hideout by kidnappers, warning landlords against renting their properties to tenants without proper background checks. Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, issued the warning while addressing journalists in Umuahia, lamenting that many landlords prioritize rent collection over verifying […]

The Ijaw National Council (INC) National Burial Committee paid a courtesy visit to the family of the late Pa Edwin Clark on March 17, 2025. The visit, led by Dumo Lulu-Briggs, marked an important step toward preparations for the upcoming funeral of the revered Ijaw leader. The committee, comprising prominent members of the INC, was […]