News as it breaks
Seven individuals have been arraigned before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court sitting in the Ikeja Magisterial District for allegedly assaulting enforcement officers of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) during an environmental sanitation operation. The defendants, Olamilekan Abdullahi (21), Akeem Olamilekan (24), Frank Tom (25), Sakiru Jamiu (20), Emmanuel Abiodun…
The Lagos State Government has begun an investigation into the reported death of a Lagos socialite popularly known as Elena Jessica, following a cosmetic surgery procedure. Reports indicate that Elena allegedly died after undergoing a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), a cosmetic enhancement procedure, at a clinic in Lagos. The investigation…
The United Kingdom has announced enhanced security measures and airspace restrictions in Windsor ahead of the state visit of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu next week. Thames Valley Police confirmed that the security operation is being coordinated with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, the Royal Household, and other partners…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory Command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Joseph Nanmwa Philips, for allegedly impersonating a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) using forged documents. The suspect was paraded at the command headquarters on Thursday by the FCT Commandant, Dr…
A senior chieftain of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has sparked debate after suggesting that United Kingdom should consider returning to help restructure Nigeria. Galadima made the remarks during an appearance on a program aired by Africa Independent Television (AIT), where he expressed deep concern about the…
Residents of Lagos state staged a protest over the persistent electricity outages affecting homes and businesses across the state. In a video that has since gone viral on social media, dozens of mostly young Nigerians were seen marching through the Fadeyi area of Lagos while holding placards and chanting slogans…
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH) has suspended the implementation of its newly introduced ₦580,000 tuition fee for nursing students following protests by students of the institution. The decision was announced by the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Joseph Ugboaja, during an interview with journalist. The…
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced the official pull-out ceremony for former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, marking the end of his tenure as the nation’s top cop. The ceremonial event, a long-standing tradition in the police force, signifies the formal retirement and honouring of a former Inspector-General for…
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The confirmation was announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio after lawmakers approved the nomination through a voice vote during the Committee of the Whole session at…
Nigeria’s senior women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, began their campaign at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Tournament with an emphatic 70–37 victory over Colombia at the Astroballe Arena in Villeurbanne, France. The seven-time African champions delivered a commanding performance, dominating both ends of the court to underline their readiness…
