Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), Nnamdi Kanu has sued the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi for N20 billion over allegations of libel. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor filed the suit on behalf of the IPoB leader at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Tuesday. According to the suit, Kanu accused the police image maker…

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has stated that the judiciary is the biggest threat to Nigeria’s democracy. The former vice president spoke as a panellist at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), the Westminster Foundation for Democracy…

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has been appointed as the new chairman of the South-South Governors Forum. The announcement came during the ongoing meeting of the Forum in Yenagoa, the capital of Bayelsa State. A statement released on Tuesday after the meeting confirmed his appointment.  The communique stated, “The South-South Governors’ Forum convened on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, at Government House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, to discuss pressing issues…

The Ministry of Interior has reported a significant revenue boost for 2024, generating ₦6 billion, a 50% increase compared to the previous year. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. The impressive revenue was generated from various activities, including ₦3.2 billion from expatriate quota applications, ₦2.4 billion from marriage registrations, ₦392 million from citizenship applications, and ₦12 million…

In a move aimed at strengthening security in Plateau State, Governor Caleb Mutfwang inspected the Mobile Police Training Centre in Gashish District, Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area, as well as the proposed site for a Mobile Police Barracks in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area. Both initiatives are set to begin immediately, marking a significant step toward enhanced security in rural communities across the state.Accompanied by Plateau State’s Commissioner of Police, CP…

The Federal Government (FG), through its marriage registry, generated N2.4 billion from marriage contracts in 2024. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said this during a media parley with heads of agencies under the ministry in Abuja on Tuesday. The minister also highlighted plans to bolster border security to reduce the influx of irregular migrants. He revealed that revenue from expatriate quota applications hit over N3.2 billion in 2024, representing…

A Chief Magistrate Court in Ibadan, Oyo State, has adjourned the trial of Naomi Silekunola, the estranged wife of the Ooni of Ife; an Ibadan-based broadcaster and Chairman of a radio station, Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat; and the Principal of Islamic High School, Basorun, Abdulahib Fasasi. The defendants face charges of conspiracy, murder, manslaughter, and negligence related to the deaths of 35 children during a stampede at a Christmas funfair…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State @jidesanwoolu has bagged the ”Governor of the Year” and the “Game Changer Award” organized by the @THISDAYLIVE Newspaper and @ARISEtv. The award presentation was done during the 30th anniversary of ThisDay and 12th anniversary of Arise TV last night in Lagos on Monday. Governor Sanwo-Olu thanked the organizers for the award and promised to continue to work harder and better for Lagosians more than…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi has said that he is not interested in any coalition with the sole aim of grabbing power from the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. The former Anambra State governor spoke when fielding questions from journalists at the sidelines of a two-day National Conference on ”Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria” in Abuja on Monday.…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima, while addressing the national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, emphasized the current administration’s dedication to addressing key challenges in the nation. He assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu’s administration would continue to uphold democratic values, including addressing economic weaknesses, securing communities, tackling corruption, and reinforcing the independence of the judiciary. The conference, themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathways to Good Governance and Political Integrity,” was organized by…

The Nigeria Customs Service, Oyo/Osun Area Command, held a special decoration ceremony on Monday, January 27, to celebrate 95 officers and men who were promoted to the next rank in the recent promotion exercise. The event, which took place at the Command’s Operational Headquarters in Ibadan, Oyo State, was an occasion to honour the dedicated officers for their hard work and contributions to the Command’s success. Dr. Ben Oramalugo, the…

Lagos State University (LASU) has launched a new cutting-edge application, LASU Talkspace, aimed at transforming the way the university community and the general public engage in virtual meetings, conferences, and seminars. Developed by the university’s Directorate of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), under the leadership of Prof. Toyin Enikuomehin, the platform is set to provide a secure, efficient, and reliable alternative to popular virtual meeting tools like Zoom, Teams, and…