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A Lagos High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, Igbosere, has reserved judgment in the high-profile trial of Andrew Nice, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver accused of the rape and murder of 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanwola in 2022. Justice Sherifat Sonaike set May 2, 2025, for the verdict after both the…
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three individuals following the tragic electrocution of 23-year-old apprentice, Jonathan Emmanuel, at a welding workshop in the Asimolowo area of Ifo Local Government, Ogun State. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Friday in…
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision, announced on Thursday, was based on recommendations from the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, which found her guilty of violating Senate Standing Rules (2023, as…
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14, which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) linked to alleged fraudulent activities involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice Ayokunle Faji ruled that the funds were proceeds…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, is forging a strategic partnership with NTA Channel 5 Abuja in preparation for the upcoming International Women’s Day, aiming to strengthen grassroots representation in media narratives. During a visit to the station, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT and…
At the recent Youth Health Financing Dialogue in Abuja, stakeholders emphasized the urgent need for a dedicated health finance policy focused on addressing the healthcare challenges faced by unemployed and vulnerable youth groups in Nigeria. The call follows the release of the ‘Youth Health Access’ survey, which identified significant financial…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has taken a major step toward enhancing the efficiency, credibility, and security of its examinations by acquiring a state-of-the-art Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) scanner. During the inauguration of the newly installed machine in Minna, Niger State, NECO Registrar, Professor Dantani Wushishi, emphasized that the upgrade…
The Road Safety Officers’ Wives Association (ROSOWA) has advocated for increased representation of women in uniform, emphasizing the need for equality, justice, and women’s rights in security and paramilitary agencies. Speaking at the 5th edition of Women in Uniform, organized by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) FCT Command in…
Former presidential spokesperson, and prominent political strategist Dr. Doyin Okupe,, has passed away. His death was confirmed on Friday, March 7, 2025. Okupe, was a key figure in Nigerian politics, having served as a senior adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and as the Director-General of Peter Obi’s 2023 Presidential…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has highlighted data quality, multi-sectoral approach, continuous community and stakeholder engagement as key factors to effectively combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance, AMR, in the country. The Director General of the NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris stated this in Abuja at…
