By Esther Ososanya Tension boiled over in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Monday as furious youths launched a violent protest against rising insecurity, repeated kidnappings, and what they condemned as the government’s deafening silence in the face of terror. The demonstrators, mostly youths, marched through the streets with placards and chanted …
As World Environment Day draws global focus to the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, Nigerian environmentalists say action must replace promises in the fight against plastic waste. Nigeria generates over 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with 870,000 tonnes coming from Lagos alone, leaving the country’s cities, rivers, and drainage systems increasingly choked by single-use …
By Rafiyat Sadiq The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 16 outstanding bye-elections will be conducted across 12 states of the federation on Saturday, August 16, 2025. The commission will also resume Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) nationwide beginning August 18, 2025. Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made these disclosures during the …
By Ubong Usoro & Rafiyat Sadiq The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yenagoa Branch, has expressed grave concern over the abduction of Justice E. G. Umukoro, a respected High Court judge in Bayelsa State, calling the incident a reflection of the growing insecurity in the state capital. Speaking on a national broadcast, the Chairman of the …
By Esther Ososanya Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the ongoing economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration as some of the boldest in Nigeria’s history, noting that they are already delivering tangible results. Speaking on Tuesday through his Special Adviser on Economic Matters, Dr Tope Fasua, at the opening of the 32nd Annual Meetings …
By Esther Ososanya The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), in collaboration with the Dangote Refinery and key federal stakeholders, has pledged full support for the presidential directive aimed at reducing fuel prices and enhancing national energy security through a crude-for-naira exchange policy. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the Presidential …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A High Court sitting in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi, a gospel singer, to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, a 24-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Ajayi, 31, was found guilty of killing Adaidu at his residence in Papaladna …
By Esther Ososanya The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr. Kamar Bakrin, has announced an aggressive strategy to remove longstanding obstacles frustrating sugar self sufficiency in Nigeria. Addressing stakeholders at a tripartite meeting involving the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, and major operators of the Backward Integration Programme (BIP), Bakrin …
By Esther Ososanya Women in media and gender advocacy groups have renewed calls for the speedy passage of the Special Seats Bill currently before the National Assembly, citing it as a critical step toward inclusive governance and increased female representation in Nigerian politics. The call was made during a strategic wellness and advocacy event organised …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the wave of infrastructural projects ongoing across the FCT, especially in the roads sector. Wike made the remarks during the commissioning of the newly constructed right hand service carriageway of the Inner …
