Author: Friday Omosola

The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it had rescued 12 trafficked children and recovered a cache of illegal firearms and ammunition in separate operations in Abia and Kogi States. Police spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Monday said officers in Kogi State intercepted a green Sharon vehicle that sped through a security checkpoint. READ ALSO: High-profile kidnapper in Rivers neutralized, police chase fleeing suspects Adejobi noted that the fleeing driver abandoned the vehicle and escaped into nearby bushes, prompting officers to conduct a search of the scene. According to him, the search led to the discovery of five AK-47 rifles, eight magazines,…

The Lagos State Government has strengthened its commitment to youth development in the creative industry by equipping over 10,000 young people with professional training in filmmaking, animation, screenwriting, and other related fields. This development was announced by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, during a ministerial press briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, as part of activities marking Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s sixth year in office. Benson-Awoyinka revealed that the initiative was made possible through collaborative efforts with top-tier creative institutions such as Del-York Creative Academy, EbonyLife Creative Academy, and the African Film Academy. READ ALSO: Cable thief jailed for…

The Federal Government (FG) has declared 6 and 9 of June as public holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the FG. In a statement issued on Monday, the Minister congratulated the Muslim Ummah both in Nigeria and the diaspora on the occasion of the Islamic festival. Tunji-Ojo urged Muslims to uphold the values of sacrifice and faith as demonstrated by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace be upon Him). He encouraged them to use the festive period to offer prayers for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria. READ ALSO: FG…

Former presidential aide to Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has revealed that prior to the economic policies introduced by President Bola Tinubu, Nigeria was spending $1.5 billion every month to artificially sustain the value of the naira. During an appearance on ‘Inside Sources’, a political programme on Channels Television broadcast yesterday, he alleged that these funds were borrowed and not directed towards critical development areas. Omokri criticised past administrations for funnelling substantial sums into currency support instead of healthcare, infrastructure, or education. READ ALSO: How I escaped Natasha Akpoti’s false accusations – Reno Omokri “The Federal Government of Nigeria was spending $1.5…

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) chapters at the Supreme Court and the National Judicial Council (NJC) have opted out of the nationwide strike proposed by the union’s national body. On Friday, JUSUN’s national leadership issued a directive for its members to commence an industrial action starting from midnight on Sunday. The strike was called following unsuccessful discussions facilitated by the Minister of Labour and Employment concerning the union’s outstanding demands. READ ALSO: Rivers: PDP governors drag Tinubu to Supreme Court over state emergency declaration The striking circular, dated May 31, 2025, and signed by JUSUN’s General Secretary, M.J. Akwashiki,…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a criminal syndicate involved in trafficking cocaine to Saudi Arabia under the guise of sponsoring pilgrims for Hajj. This development was announced on Sunday, following a series of coordinated arrests and seizures in Kano State. According to the NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the agency arrested three major suspects, Abubakar Muhammad, Abdulhakeem Muhammed Tijjani, and Muhammad Aji Shugaba on May 27 and 28. READ ALSO: NDLEA, US DEA enhance partnership to tackle drug trafficking, abuse Their arrest followed the earlier apprehension of two intending pilgrims at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA),…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), accusing it of failing to account for N500 billion in oil revenue reportedly withheld from the Federation Account between October and December 2024. This lawsuit was prompted by a recent World Bank disclosure, which revealed that of the N1.1 trillion generated from oil sales and other sources in 2024, NNPCL only transferred N600 billion to the Federation Account, leaving a shortfall of N500 billion. When SERAP submitted a Freedom of Information (FoI) request, NNPCL—through its legal representatives, Afe Babalola & Co.—noted…

President Bola Tinubu has issued a stern warning to developers, advising them to steer clear of constructing on the designated buffer zones along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway corridor. He gave the warning during the inauguration of the first 30-kilometre stretch of the highway in Lagos’ Lekki axis on Saturday. READ ALSO: Presidency rebuts Atiku’s claims, highlights economic progress under Tinubu Tinubu emphasised that the Federal Government would strictly uphold regulations concerning setbacks —the mandatory space between roads and buildings, typically ranging from three to nine metres. “These boundaries have been officially recorded and made public,” the president noted. “Any unauthorised development…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over four properties forfeited by Rainbownet Nigeria Limited, a company owned by former Enugu State governor, Chimaroke Nnamani to the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in the state. The properties handed over include a bungalow, a wire house, and three duplexes located at Nos. 3 and 4 Pocket Estate, Independence Layout, Enugu; twelve rooms within a one-storey semi-detached building at No. 35B Abakaliki Road, Enugu; a six-room duplex at No. 3A Mount Street, Park Avenue, Enugu; and another six-room duplex at No. 3C Mount Street, Park Avenue, Enugu. EFCC Chairman,…

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has called on African governments to adopt strategic policies that could position the continent as a vital player in global supply chains, particularly in the critical minerals sector which is gaining prominence in the global economy. She delivered this message yesterday in Abidjan during her goodwill address at the closing ceremony of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. Emphasising the need for bold and visionary action, Okonjo-Iweala urged African leaders to capitalise on emerging trade opportunities like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and push…