Author: Friday Omosola

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the suspended Senator for Kogi Central, on cybercrime charges. The trial, which was scheduled to begin today, was postponed until October 20, 2025, after the defendant’s legal team filed a new motion challenging the court’s authority to hear the case. During the court session, the prosecution’s lawyer, David Kaswe, stated that his witness was ready for trial. READ ALSO: Senator Natasha set to resume Senate duties after six-month suspension However, the defense counsel, led by Senior Advocate of Nigeria Ehiogie West-Idahosa, informed the court of a preliminary objection…

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has come to the defense of Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo following his public support for President Bola Tinubu. During an interview with Arise News on Monday, APGA National Publicity Secretary Okpara Ejimofor said that Soludo’s comments were being misinterpreted and should be understood within the party’s principles. Ejimofor explained that there are two key factors behind the governor’s stance. READ ALSO: Soludo brands LP, ADC as ‘nomadic politicians’ He said first, Soludo and Tinubu have been close friends for over two decades and secondly, APGA has a long-standing “written convention” of supporting the ruling…

The Federal Government, FG, has created a committee to investigate the recent explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) complex in Kaduna. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, happened at the factory’s Ordnance Factory Disposal Pit. While the official report confirms one fatality, unofficial sources suggest a higher death toll of up to four. On Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief”, security expert Kabir Adamu, Managing Director of Beacon Security and Intelligence Ltd., described the explosion as “worrisome.” READ ALSO: FG investigates deadly flesh-eating disease in Adamawa as death toll rises to seven He noted the government’s swift response, including…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, will welcome 57 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) into the legal profession on Monday, September 29. The induction ceremony is part of the Supreme Court’s official opening of the 2025/2026 legal year, according to a statement released by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Festus Akande. READ ALSO: CJN Kekere-Ekun warns new magistrates to guard integrity, resist corruption The event, which is scheduled to take place at the Supreme Court’s main courtroom at 10:00 am, will also feature the CJN’s “State-of-the-Judiciary” address. This address will highlight the performance of both…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has advocated for comprehensive reforms as the key to mitigating investment risks across Africa. Speaking at the EBII Group African Leaders & Partners Forum in Washington D.C., Olukoyede stated that “de-risking Africa requires us to pay attention to reforms to improve the ease of doing business, respect for the rule of law and human capital development.” Olukoyede, who participated in a discussion on de-risking investments in sectors like agriculture, energy, and minerals, highlighted Africa’s vast potential in both natural resources and a tech-savvy youth population. READ ALSO: EFCC urges…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International (AI) have called on President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate withdrawal of charges against activist Omoyele Sowore and the owners of X and Facebook. The charges, which include cybercrimes and defamation, were filed in response to Sowore’s critical posts about the president on social media. In a letter dated September 20, 2025, the groups also urged Tinubu to direct security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), to stop using legal processes to silence dissent. READ ALSO: FG drags Sowore to court over criminal post against Tinubu on Facebook,…

The Federal Government, FG, has formed a seven-member joint committee to strengthen the regulation of Nigeria’s equipment leasing sector. The committee, comprising representatives from the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority (ELRA) and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), will work to ensure that all leasing firms comply with legal registration requirements. During a recent visit to the BPP, ELRA’s Registrar and CEO, Donald Wokoma, stated that the goal is to permit only registered and compliant companies to operate, particularly in transactions involving public funds. READ ALSO: FG trains students in over 100 tertiary institutions on entrepreneurship development He emphasised that an ELRA…

President Bola Tinubu will attend the coronation of Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland.  This event will bring together prominent figures from Yoruba royalty, politics, business, and thousands of people from Ibadan. The coronation ceremony will take place on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the historic Mapo Hall grounds. READ ALSO: Fubara hails Tinubu as Rivers State exits six-month emergency rule The Planning and Organising Committee, led by Chairman Bayo Oyero, unveiled a week-long schedule of events to commemorate the coronation. The festivities, which begin on Monday, September 22, are designed to honour Ibadan’s rich cultural heritage.…

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said the state’s economy has quadrupled in the past six years, growing from N3.5 trillion to N16 trillion. He announced this during a visit from representatives of the MAG Group, a company that has pledged a massive $1.8 billion to $2.5 billion investment in the state. The investment, announced by the company’s Strategic Adviser, Fayad Fayad, is a groundbreaking initiative to build a Disneyland-style resort, the first of its kind in Africa. READ ALSO: Awujale of Ijebuland Oba Adetona dies at 91, Abiodun, Tinubu mourn The project will include parks, hotels, water parks, and…

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) recently hosted a symposium aimed at improving the response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) by strengthening the role of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs). The event, held at Protea Hotel in Ikeja, was part of the month-long awareness campaign for domestic and sexual violence. DSVA’s Executive Secretary, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, underscored that while the government is responsible for ensuring justice and protecting citizens, CSOs are essential partners in closing the gaps in survivor-focused interventions. READ ALSO: Lagos govt begins comprehensive survey of private schools She called for deeper collaboration and for all attendees…