Author: Friday Omosola

The National Assembly has delayed its return from recess. The resumption of plenary sessions, originally planned for September 23, has been rescheduled for October 7, 2025. READ ALSO: Senate tells Natasha to stay away from National Assembly Tuesday According to a memo from the Clerk, Kamoru Ogunlana, all senators and members of the House of Representatives have been informed of the new date. The memo noted that while the plenary sessions are postponed, committee activities will continue as planned. The communication requested that all members adjust their schedules and apologised for any inconvenience the change may cause. In a related development,…

President Bola Tinubu has called for a fundamental reform of the global financial systems governing Africa’s mineral resources. Speaking at the Second Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable in New York, on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly, Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, urged African nations to take charge of their mineral assets and secure their influence in global supply chains. “We must take the bull by the horns in financing our future,” he stated. READ ALSO: Fubara: Why I visited Tinubu after reinstatement Tinubu emphasised that African nations should no longer wait for foreign…

The Lagos State Government has announced that it’s seeking partnerships with investors to convert the city’s municipal solid waste into energy and other valuable resources. The state’s Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this during a panel discussion at the Harvard University Climate Action Week. “We now see waste as a resource for wealth, a resource for energy because the quantum of waste that ends up in our landfill sites will become very minimal whilst we convert our waste into a better resource,” Wahab stated. READ ALSO: Afriland properties explains Lagos tower fire as death toll rises…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled a hearing for September 29 to address a motion filed by the Osun State Government.  The state is challenging the court’s authority to hear a case concerning its withheld local government funds. During the court session, the state government argued that since the court’s vacation ended on September 16, the case should be transferred back to the Osogbo Division of the Federal High Court for proper hearing. READ ALSO: Osun APC executives sue over local government tenure dispute The motion, submitted by the state’s lead counsel, Musibau Adetunbi, argued…

The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Marwa (Retd), has called on Nigerian families to purchase and use drug test kits at home as a proactive measure against substance abuse. Speaking at a sports competition organised by the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Marwa emphasised that early detection is a vital tool in preventing drug addiction among the youth. READ ALSO: NDLEA busts Brazil returnees, syndicates in drug crackdown Marwa described drug abuse as a “national loss” that robs young people of their future. He urged parents and guardians to…

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…