Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been released from the Ekiti State correctional facility after fulfilling his bail conditions. Farotimi regained his freedom on Tuesday morning, following his arraignment at a magistrate court in Ado-Ekiti. The court had granted him bail set at ₦30 million, with additional stipulations, including the provision of two sureties. Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun specified that the sureties must be “responsible citizens,” with at least…

In a disturbing turn of events, suspected political thugs stormed the Oredo Local Government Area secretariat in Edo State on Monday, forcibly preventing Chairman Tom Obaseki from accessing his office. Armed and chanting war songs, the hoodlums occupied strategic positions within the secretariat, prompting Obaseki to retreat. Obaseki, who had resumed work following a recent Edo State High Court ruling that nullified his suspension, expressed concern over the escalating situation.…

Fifteen individuals, including a one-year-old boy, were brutally murdered on Sunday night in an attack on Ri Do, known as Gidan Ado, a small hamlet in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, reportedly carried out by unidentified gunmen, left several others seriously injured. The hamlet, predominantly inhabited by Irigwe natives from Bassa, was invaded under the cover of darkness, sparking outrage and concern from the community. The…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved long-awaited telecom tariff increases, which will take effect in January 2025. This decision ends over a decade of lobbying by telecom giants such as MTN Nigeria, Airtel, and 9Mobile, who have advocated for price adjustments to align with the economic realities faced by the industry. Despite rising operational costs, driven by inflation, telecom operators have not been able to raise their tariffs for…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has partnered with the Blessed Royal Jewel Foundation to distribute food and non-food items to victims of the September 10th floods and other vulnerable residents in Maiduguri, Borno State. The aid package included bags of rice, mats, sugar, detergent, mosquito nets, coils, cooking oil, and Milo beverages, all intended to alleviate the hardship faced by the affected individuals. Representing the Blessed Royal Jewel Foundation,…

Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has stated that the Oke-Ogun region in Oyo State is determined to produce the next governor of the state in the 2027 elections. He emphasised that the region will not settle for the deputy governorship position and that political leaders from the zone, especially those in the All Progressives Congress (APC), have begun strategic discussions to ensure the region’s candidate emerges as the governor.…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed dissatisfaction with the recent reduction in the price of petrol to N935 per litre, calling for further cuts. While the price drop, announced by Dangote Petroleum Refinery in collaboration with MRS Oil and Gas, brought the cost of petrol down from over N1,030/litre in Lagos and N1,060/litre in Abuja, the labour unions argue that the new price is…

….Nigerian users to pay N34k monthly The microblogging platform owned by Elon Musk, X, has increased the subscription price for its Premium+ plan globally. The increment means that the price for users in Nigeria was jerked up by 51 per cent, one of the highest increments. Nigerian users will now pay N34,000 monthly on the Premium+ subscription plan instead of the previous N22,550, representing a 51 per cent increase. The…

The Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has issued a final ultimatum to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to resolve the long-standing N250 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debt dispute. In a joint circular released on December 20, 2024, the regulatory bodies outlined a structured payment plan to clear the debt, alongside new operational guidelines for…

… Govt Officials, Tourists, Others tour Lagos Waterways on boat Amidst a festive atmosphere of cultural brilliance and aquatic excellence, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside his wife, Dr. Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and his wife, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, led other dignitaries to witness the Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 on Saturday at Victoria Island area of the State. The Regatta, held simultaneously across multiple locations, showcased…

Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has assured the public that his administration is closely monitoring the investigation into the death of Jimoh Abdulqadir, who died while in police custody. Abdulqadir, identified as a poultry farmer, was reportedly arrested on December 20, following a complaint from a client over an unpaid debt. According to a family source, the police claimed Abdulqadir committed suicide in his cell when his family arrived to…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed confidence that the visit and prayers of Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), will greatly enhance the fortunes of the state. Governor Oyebanji shared this optimism in Ilogbo Ekiti during the RCCG programme titled “Light Up Ilogbo”, today which coincided with the church’s annual December event, “Let’s Go A-Fishing.” Governor Oyebanji described Pastor Adeboye’s visit…