A tenant, Peter Jolomi, has accused his landlord, Richard Ayitu, of denying him access to his property in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State, claiming his belongings were discarded on the street after a rent dispute. Jolomi, a pastor, alleged in an interview that his property was thrown out and left on the estate’s street for several days. He said Ayitu, accusing him of owing rent, ordered the gate…

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have expressed strong support for the integration of local governments into Nigeria’s national identity management system. Former Postmaster General Bisi Adegbuyi recently proposed that local governments be included in the framework to improve efficiency and extend coverage across the country. He described local governments as the “missing link” in Nigeria’s current identity management…

Subscriber groups in Nigeria have issued an ultimatum to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), demanding the reversal of a recent 50% tariff increase to a more manageable 10% by Wednesday, 29th January 2025. The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) and the Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of Nigeria (ATCIS) have also expressed their disapproval of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)’s planned protests, urging the union to…

Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has stirred controversy by calling for a “national emergency” to address illegal immigration, proposing hardlines measures including mass deportations. Speaking on GB News, Lowe emphasized the need for drastic action to tackle the issue, drawing inspiration from the United States’ approach under former President Donald Trump. “We have to declare a national emergency, just like Trump is doing, and be prepared to take hard decisions—deport,…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa has disclosed that the most wanted terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji has declared that he is ready to lay down his arms. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, General Musa said with his son, second in command and other lieutenants recently killed by the military, Turji has been forced to discard most of those under him, signalling his willingness to…

…Ask them to avoid crowded place The Kano State Police Command has alerted residents to intelligence reports of a suspected plan by terrorists to target public gatherings in strategic locations across the state. In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police urged residents to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas until further notice to enable security agencies identify and neutralise potential…

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has raised the alarm over the involvement of retired military generals and influential elites in the rampant illegal mining activities across Nigeria. He made the allegation when the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, Senator Sampson Ekong, submitted his 2025 budget report before the Senate Committee on Appropriations. Oshiomhole, a member of the Appropriations Committee, said the…

Following recent reports suggesting that the newly appointed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade has abandoned the traditional rites midway through the process, the monarch’s media team has rebuked the purveyors, saying since the process has yet to begin, the Alaafin could not have abandoned it. Bode Durojaiye, a key member of the team said the report was not only misleading but also alarmingly deceptive. “This headline is designed to…

President Bola Tinubu has praised the Finnish government for its decisive intervention in the case of Simon Ekpa, whose actions, according to the President, threatened Nigeria’s unity and peaceful coexistence. Speaking on Friday in Abuja while receiving the Letters of Credence from the Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Sanna Selin, at the State House, President Tinubu affirmed his administration’s resolve to uphold stability and cohesion in the country.   “We will not…

Vice President Kashim Shettima returned to Nigeria on Friday following his impactful engagements at the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. In a statement, his spokesperson, Stanley Nkwocha, noted that the Vice President, who represented Nigeria at the prestigious global summit, showcased the country’s investment opportunities, championed African economic integration, and held strategic discussions with global leaders and international organizations.   During his time in Davos, Shettima participated in…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has announced that his administration will soon unveil an ‘Action Plan on Durable Solutions’, an initiative aimed at facilitating the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their ancestral homes. IDPs are individuals compelled to flee their homes within their country due to conflicts, violence, human rights abuses, natural disasters, or other crises. The governor made this announcement during a visit to the dry…

By Alade Adisa The National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) sitting in Lagos, has ruled that the national leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, was wrong in not recognizing the leadership elected by the Lagos State University, LASU, branch in 2020. The LASU executive, which came into office in 2020 was led by Prof. Ibrahim Bakare. The decision of the court was handed down in a judgment…