…Sparking debate over ‘British institution’ The leader of Britain’s Conservative Party called sandwiches “not a real food” and said she “will not touch bread if it’s moist” in an interview published Thursday — sparking a griddle-hot debate in a country obsessed with “toasties.” Kemi Badenoch, who was elected head of the UK opposition party last month, claimed the bread-and-filling staple doesn’t cut the mustard when asked by Spectator magazine what…

After being on the FBI’s Most Wanted Cyber Criminal List for years, Abiola Kayode, a 37-year-old Nigerian, has been extradited from Ghana to Nebraska, United States. His arrest and extradition followed a conspiracy to commit wire fraud indictment filed against him in August 2019. A statement from the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Nebraska on Thursday, stated that Kayode was arrested in April 2023 by Ghanaian authorities and after…

To ensure fair and efficient pricing for mini-grid projects in the country,theNigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has adopted the African Forum for Utility Regulators (AFUR) Mini-Grid Tariff Tool.A statement posted on NRRC’s X page today said the adoption was in collaboration with AFUR and key stakeholders. NERC added that the tool has been designed to simplify the process of determining cost-reflective tariffs for mini-grid operations. One of its standout features…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday granted bail to the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, in the sum of ₦500 million with two sureties. The ruling was delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, who emphasised that the granting of bail is at the court’s discretion. He stated that the bail conditions were set in line with the applicable legal guidelines. Justice Nwite did not give further…

The Attorney-General of Lagos State and the Commissioner for Justice, Mr Lawal Pedro, SAN, has announced that the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill has been signed into law to prohibit illegal organ harvesting. Pedro made this disclosure on Thursday at the Ministry of Justice in Alausa, Ikeja, while briefing the press on the significance of the new law, alongside four other new laws recently enacted. According to Pedro, the…

The family of the late Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, has accused members of the Owa-in-Council of engaging in extortion and actions that undermined the communal values upheld by the late monarch. These allegations were made in a statement titled, “Response to Various Publications Concerning the Just Concluded Celebration of Life Events for His Imperial Majesty, Late Oba (Dr) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, CFR, LLD, the…

The former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, appeared in court on Friday and pleaded not guilty to an 18-count charge levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges, which relate to money laundering, breach of trust, and misappropriation of public funds, involve a staggering sum of approximately N80.2 billion. Upon the reading of the charges, Bello emphatically denied all accusations, stating he was not…

36 states submitted their recommendations on the creation of state police with a majority of the governors in favour of its creation at the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting chaired by Vice President, Kashim Shettima on Thursday. The Federal Capital Territory Administration under Nyesom Wike was the only component that failed to submit its recommendations, stalling resolutions that would culminate in its formation. The news of the endorsement came through…

Four persons were gunned down while a hotel manager was abducted in Ifite-Awka, Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, when unidentified gunmen invaded the area, firing shots into the air. The incident, which occurred late on Wednesday, caused panic in the community, forcing residents to flee their homes and traders to close their shops abruptly. Eyewitnesses disclosed on Thursday that the gunmen attacked several popular locations, including Book…

The law firm of Afe Babalola has written a petition to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee, (LPDC) asking it to strike out the name of Lagos-based legal practitioner, Dele Farotimi from the roll of legal practitioners in Nigeria for allegedly violating certain provisions of the rules of professional conduct for lawyers. The 90-page petition dated December 6, 2024 was signed by a partner in the law firm, Ola Faro, who…

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has embarked on a nationwide sensitization campaign to enhance grassroots disaster management capabilities, with a focus on fire prevention awareness. The initiative, driven by NEMA’s Zonal, Territorial, and Operations Offices, aims to equip communities with essential knowledge and skills to respond effectively to fire emergencies. The campaign comes as the harmattan season approaches, a period characterized by dry and windy conditions that significantly heighten…

Governor, Mohammed Bago of Niger State has presented a budget proposal of over N1.5 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The proposed budget, themed “Hope for Sustainability and Food Security”, outlines the administration’s priorities for the coming year. Bago announced the budget on his X page, highlighting its focus on fostering economic growth and addressing critical needs across various sectors. The budget allocates over…