Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has warned House of Representatives that smoking-focused law could spike tobacco-related deaths in Nigeria. Presenting a memorandum on Friday to the Hon. Bassey Akiba-led House Committee on Healthcare Services in Abuja, CAPPA’s Zikorah Ibeh criticized the proposed National Tobacco Smoking Bill (HB 1151) as fundamentally flawed. The Guardian report noted that CAPPA pointed out that the Bill incorrectly refers to a non-existent “National…

The Nigerian Government has spoken on the arrest and trial of Simon Ekpa, the self styled Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government-in-Exile. Recall that Ekpa was arrested and remanded in prison on Thursday in Finland on suspicion of inciting terrorism and promoting violence. Reacting, FG said it is closely monitoring legal proceedings. Ekpa was taken into custody by Finnish authorities on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The Finnish District Court…

As part of its 76th Foundation Day Anniversary, the University of Ibadan has established the Wole Soyinka Institute in honour of one of its distinguished alumni, Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka. Renowned as a poet, dramatist, essayist, and human and civil rights activist, Soyinka is often referred to as the Global Humanist. The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, announced the university council’s decision on Tuesday, 19th November, after a special command performance…

 Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to fostering a thriving business environment, offering various incentives to investors during the official opening of the Global Entrepreneurship Festival.  The event, held at the International Centre for Culture and Events (The Dome) in Akure, marks a significant step in the state’s efforts to position itself as a hub for innovation and economic growth. Governor Aiyedatiwa, in his keynote address,…

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has said Nigerians will have to pay for the new multipurpose national Identity card due to limited government revenue. Explaining this at a two-day roundtable organised for journalists in Lagos, the Head of Card Management Services at NIMC, Dr Peter Iwegbu, said the payment was to ensure that it was produced for only those who needed it. Iwegbu said the decision was made to…

The 34 members of House of Representatives who sponsored the rejected bill to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide for a six-year single term for the president have resolved to reintroduce the bill. The bill sought the introduction of a six-year single term for the president, governors and local government chairmen, zonal rotation of presidential and governorship seats, as well as holding all elections in one day. But the bill…

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said that the ongoing repairs of the transmission line of Ahoada-Yenagoa has been disrupted by vandals. The announcement noted that about three towers were pulled down and one-third of conductors were equally stolen. Local security personnel have been deployed to Ula Ikata in Ahoada East Local Government Area to secure the site until repairs are completed. According to TCN, efforts to replace the…

The Middle-Belt Forum has commended the leadership qualities of Seyi Tinubu, stating that his record of inclusivity and empowerment mirrors that of his father, President Bola Tinubu. In a statement, the group emphasized that Sey Tinubu’s efforts in fostering unity among various tribes and religions in Lagos make him uniquely positioned to govern a state characterized by its diversity. The forum noted, “Only a detribalized and accommodating individual like Seyi…

Armed bandit leader, Jiya Turji, has reportedly received a ransom payment of N6 million from residents of Sardauna village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Intelligence sources disclosed that the payment was made by the villagers to secure the release of five of their community members who had been abducted by Turji’s gang during an earlier attack. According to locals, the ransom negotiations were intense, with the…

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 33-year-old man, Ikechukwu Okoye, and his 39-year-old girlfriend, Juliet Ogbodo, for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a 70-year-old woman, Mrs. Mary Nwatu. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, In a statement issued Thursday night, disclosed that the arrest was carried out by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad following credible intelligence. Ndukwe said the suspects, both from Onuorie-Obuno in Akpugo Community, Nkanu West Local…

The Police, on Thursday, shed light on the circumstances surrounding the death of the United States returnee, who was found dead in a hotel room in Ogun State. The visiting US-based 51-year-old Sunday Abidoye’s lifeless body was discovered at the Creestar Hotel room, GRA, Sagamu, on Wednesday. In a statement by its spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola on Thursday, the Ogun State command said it found nine different drugs and medications…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a stern warning to dispatch and mail riders, emphasising strict adherence to traffic regulations.  Adebayo Taofiq, LASTMA Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department in a statement said this came during a courtesy visit by the National Union of Dispatch Riders and Mail Operators of Nigeria (NUDRMON) to LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, at the agency’s Oshodi office. The meeting focused…