The Federal High Court in Abuja struck out all charges against 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters on Tuesday, November 5. The protesters had been facing serious allegations, including treason felony and incitement to mutiny, following their participation in nationwide protests against perceived corruption and poor governance in the country. The defendants were initially arraigned on Friday, November 1, in two separate batches. The first batch consisted of 76 individuals, including 32 minors,…

By Friday Omosola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, inaugurated a new Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) storage facility at the Commission’s State office in Akure. INEC in a statement posted on its Facebook page Monday, announced that this commissioning marked Yakubu’s first official activity upon his arrival in Ondo State for a series of events leading up to the November 16 governorship election. He was joined…

Ondo State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving rural-urban road networks, especially those connecting farming communities to urban markets, if re-elected. The governor stated that this initiative would ease the transportation of agricultural products, strengthening the state’s agricultural sector. He further promised to expand these projects and prioritize rural development if he wins the election. Governor Aiyedatiwa made these remarks during…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has labelled the All Progressives Congress (APC) as ‘political vampires’ who thrive by imposing severe hardship on Nigerians. According to PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the APC harbours power-seekers, treasury looters, and manipulators whose only agenda is to “grab, snatch, and run” with the nation’s resources, disregarding the welfare of millions of citizens. The PDP denounced the APC’s recent criticism of Oyo State Governor…

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has pledged a thorough review and necessary action to address any procedural lapses concerning the detention of minors involved in the EndBadGovernance protest. After the recent remand and subsequent arraignment of several young individuals on November 1, Mr Egbetokun, who was attending the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation committee meeting in Algiers, Algeria, ordered an investigation into the care and welfare of these…

Nollywood has been making waves with blockbuster films that showcase the industry’s impressive evolution over the years. Nigerian movie producers have capitalized on December as a prime release month, leveraging the festive season’s heightened audience engagement. Last December, Funke Akindele set a high standard with her extensive public relations (PR) and marketing campaign for A Tribe Called Judah, which was released in cinemas and earned a staggering N1.5 billion at…

UK Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, announced a significant policy shift for English universities, marking the first rise in tuition fees in eight years. The increase, set to take effect in April 2025, will raise annual tuition costs from £9,250 to £9,535, a move intended to bolster universities amid mounting financial challenges, including a freeze on domestic fees, declining international student numbers, and the strain of inflation.  The last tuition hike…

After the demise of the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Dotun Olakanle, the Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, Mr. Bolaji Robert has commiserated with his family. In the early hours of November 2, the late chairman passes on after a brief illness. The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, spearheaded the State Government officials’ delegation on a…

In response to widespread outrage over the arrest and arraignment of minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests in August, President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of all detained minors. Earlier, The New Daily reported that a minor, part of the group of 76 individuals arraigned by the Nigerian Police, collapsed in front of the Federal High Court in Abuja. This incident sparked significant controversy and drew criticism from…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said that shops housing goods worth millions of naira have been razed down by fire in Lagos State. The fire that broke out on Sunday night occurred at Ajah Market by Alesh bus stop in Lekki. Investigations carried out failed to reveal the actual cost of the fire accident. LASEMA Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said no casualty or injury was recorded…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, welcomed Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of State for Finance, to the Finance headquarters in Abuja. Mr Edun hosted her in a gathering attended by senior management, marking a significant step in advancing economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The ministry revealed this event in a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) page on Monday. Expressing enthusiasm…

President Bola Tinubu swore in seven newly confirmed ministers on Monday at an event held in the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. The new cabinet members took the oath of office in two batches: four ministers in the first batch and three in the second, following the reading of their citations by Abiodun Oladunjoye, the State House Director of Information. The sworn-in ministers included Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu as…