Author: Friday Omosola

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has shut down the warehouses of five textile distributors for engaging in unethical and deceptive business practices in Kano, The operation, led by Boladale Adeyinka, the FCCPC Director of Surveillance & Investigation, followed weeks of surveillance that established the prevalence of distributors and retailers selling fabric materials significantly below the standard length or measurement indicated, while still charging consumers the full price. The FCCPC stated that these actions constitute a clear breach of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2018. READ ALSO: FCCPC backs CBN’s 48-hour refund rule for failed ATM…

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has approved the designation of the International Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute in Abuja, Nigeria, as a UNESCO Category 2 Institute. This historic decision, finalised at the 43rd General Conference of the Communication and Information (CI) Commission in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, positions the Institute as the first of its kind globally. The approval grants Nigeria a pivotal role as a global leader in the fight against misinformation and disinformation, empowering the nation to spearhead international research, policy dialogue, and capacity-building in the critical field of digital literacy. READ ALSO: Congo seeks Nigeria’s…

The Federal Government (FG) has appointed John Nwabueze as the nation’s inaugural Tax Ombudsman. The appointment, made in accordance with the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025, is a key component of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to implementing significant reforms in the country’s tax and revenue administration framework. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development via a State House press release, noting that the move is designed to enhance fairness and accountability within the tax system. READ ALSO: FG pledges support for 2026 commonwealth nurses, midwives conference in Abuja The newly…

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has insisted that its planned national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, will proceed as scheduled despite a Federal High Court order restraining it from doing so. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja halted the convention following a suit filed by aggrieved party officials. In his ruling, Justice James Omotosho held that the PDP failed to comply with constitutional and electoral procedures. He stated that until the party meets all statutory requirements outlined in its own constitution, the 1999 Constitution, and the Electoral Act, it…

The Anambra State Police Command has announced the deployment and immediate resumption of Abayomi Shogunle, as the Commissioner of Police to take charge of security operations for the forthcoming State Governorship Election, scheduled for 8 November. The posting, according to the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Ikenga Tochukwu, is a key component of the operational strategy approved by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun aimed at fostering a peaceful, credible, and transparent electoral process in the state. Upon assumption of duty, Shogunle activated the IGP’s Enforcement Protocol for anti-electoral offences, signalling a firm stance against crimes that threaten the…

The Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) has begun the second batch of enumeration for property owners impacted by the Oworonshoki regeneration exercise, in a move to ensure comprehensive compensation for all affected residents. The exercise, which commenced yesterday took place at the Oloworo palace in Oworonshoki and is specifically designed to capture additional residents who were not included in the initial round of documentation. READ ALSO: Lagos police commissioner reportedly declare Sowore ‘wanted’ over public disturbance Oladimeji Animashaun, the General Manager of LASURA, led the exercise, with attendance from LASURA staff, community leaders, and security agencies. He stressed that Governor…

The Nigerian government on Monday marked a milestone in its higher education reform efforts with the launch of the Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) Alliance and the accompanying Compendium: key achievements and impacts of the ACE project in Nigeria. The launch, held at the National Universities Commission (NUC), was spearheaded by the Education Minister, Olatunji Alausa, who highlighted the initiative’s crucial role in transforming Nigeria’s academic and research landscape. The newly inaugurated ACE Alliance brings together all 20 Centres of Excellence established across Nigeria under the World Bank-supported ACE Project. READ ALSO: Mixed reactions trail Trump’s threat of U.S. military intervention…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday received Professor Ademola Adenle, a distinguished Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert who was recently honoured as the first-ever recipient of the prestigious World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. The President offered his congratulations to Adenle, praising him for bringing glory to Nigeria through his achievement. Tinubu specifically commended his extensive work in the fields of agricultural innovation policy, biosciences, renewable energy, and public health, noting its focus on developing sustainable solutions for rural and marginalized populations across Africa and beyond. READ ALSO: Heavy security as Abdulrahman Mohammed assumes office as PDP acting…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has given an assurance that the upcoming Anambra State off-cycle governorship election, slated for November 8 will be peaceful and credible. Amupitan delivered this assurance today at the signing of the Peace Accord, an event convened by the National Peace Committee (NPC) and led by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar. He lauded the NPC’s “unwavering commitment” to peaceful elections, noting that the devolution of the peace accord to cover off-cycle governorship elections—a request INEC made five years ago—has been crucial in reducing electoral tensions and violence.…

Flag bearers of political parties contesting in the upcoming Anambra State Governorship election on November 8 on Monday signed a peace accord in Awka. They committed to a peaceful, credible, and violence-free poll. READ ALSO: “I’ve always been in the corridors of politics” — Anambra AAC governorship candidate The event, held at the International Conference Centre in the state capital, was witnessed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. The National Peace Committee (NPC) organised the crucial ceremony, which drew political leaders, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, civil society organizations, and traditional rulers. Egbetokun stressed the…