…fake politicians, fake soldiers, fake task force, fake government officials, fake lawyers and several others. In all honesty, how do you think Nigeria won't produce a ghost or fake official agency with a ghost leader, ably backed by a powerful government cabal? In 2016, this Prince, currently in the eye of the storm, h…

Paraguay’s government on Monday condemned remarks made by a senator who racially abused France star Kylian Mbappe after Paraguay was eliminated from the World Cup over the weekend. “The remarks made by Senator Celeste Amarilla, directed at the captain of the French national team, Kylian Mbappe, are contrary to the valu…

…Assembly. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions from public figures, with human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, cautioning that state police may not resolve Nigeria's insecurity unless underlying issues such as unemployment are addressed, and Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging the Federal Govern…

…is committed to a transparent, fair, and credible nomination process in line with extant laws, rules and regulations. Tooki acknowledged that the nomination exercise, which involved numerous aspirants across the country, was bound to generate concerns and differing opinions among party members. “As expected in any demo…

…incur additional costs through supplementary elections and efforts to maintain law and order." He added that anti-corruption agencies are also burdened by an increase in petitions and litigation arising from disputed electoral outcomes. Describing elections as defining moments in the life of any nation, he said the res…

…are currently being processed for further investigation. We will ensure that the law takes its full course," he added. The police commissioner said the operation was aimed at enhancing public safety and ensuring that all vehicles on the roads could be identified. "The exercise is not about harassment but rather about t…

…grabbing, Moyi said the state government was considering enacting an anti-land grabbing law to address the menace. "On the issue of land grabbing, I have been discussing with the Attorney General the possibility of introducing an anti-land grabbing law in the state so that offenders can be prosecuted directly. "For now…

…general elections remained the same. A statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, in Ibadan, the state capital, said, "The list emanated from the National Working Committee of the party, which processed the results generated from the primaries conducted in May this year. "The national secretariat of t…

…a SpaceX representative, Ryan Goodnight, in September 2024, was facilitated directly by lawyer Robert Appelbaum rather than Resolve Communications. “It is important to clarify that the media interview on which you relied… alleges neither that I met with Resolve Communications nor that it facilitated any meeting with St…

…improved welfare and the capacity to address contemporary security challenges. The lawmaker expressed optimism that the celebration would deepen public appreciation of the Army’s contributions, promote patriotism and strengthen civil-military relations across the country.

…State Government and owners of public facilities of failing to enforce accessibility laws. The groups also said that thousands of persons with disabilities remain shut out of essential services despite legal provisions guaranteeing equal access. The groups, under the auspices of the Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria and…

…President William Ruto signed the Central Bank of Kenya (Amendment) Bill, 2026, into law, introducing reforms that set out how Kenya will respond to future banking crises by establishing rules for emergency support to lenders and expanding the central bank’s role in preserving financial stability. Under the law, the CB…

…of Orugbam, Egbor and neighbouring communities to remain calm, refrain from taking the law into their own hands and cooperate with the police by providing credible information that could assist the investigation. "Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses. The communities should remain c…

…country's youngest chartered accountant by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, in a statement. "This remarkable milestone is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline, resilience and an unwavering commitment to excellence," the minister had said in the statement. Sharing her testimony before th…

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria's manufacturers are increasingly embracing local sourcing and value addition as a survival strategy to reduce dependence on imported inputs amid rising production costs that continue to undermine their competitiveness within the domestic and regional markets. Industry operators, however, warn…

…while speaking with journalists shortly after the installation of Venerable Emmanuel Kolawole as the seventh Dean of the Archbishop Vining Memorial Cathedral Church, Ikeja, Lagos, on Sunday. Also instituted as canons during the service were Revd Canons Tope Fashogbon, Innocent Okonkwo, Lekan Daramola, Samson Ogabi, Mic…

…describing it as another critical section in need of rehabilitation. A resident, Sesan Lawal, who also runs a motorcycle business in the area, said, "The government is trying with the flyover project, and we appreciate that. But other parts of this road also deserve urgent attention. The Onibuku, Baba Ode, and Goro axe…

…from the burden of duty that the Constitution places upon the National Assembly "to make laws for the peace, order and good government of the Federation or any part thereof..." What exactly does the responsibility to act mean to us at the National Assembly? It suggests the exigency of acting with clarity and precision…

By CHIDO ONUMAH On July 2, 2026, Nigeria's defence, intelligence, law enforcement, anti-corruption, emergency response, and public safety agencies took an extraordinary step by jointly addressing the nation on the state of national security. The initiative emerged from consultations among the leadership of these instit…

…achieved. The ministry also advised Nigerians residing in South Africa to remain calm, law-abiding and vigilant, urging them to relocate to safer areas and avoid locations prone to violence amid ongoing xenophobic and Afrophobic demonstrations. The ministry, however, appealed to Nigerians not to engage in retaliatory a…

…national security matters, while state police would be responsible for enforcing state laws, maintaining public order and protecting lives and property within their jurisdictions. Bamidele said the bill equally contains several safeguards designed to prevent governors from abusing state police. He explained that althou…

…produced another commanding display on Sunday, defeating Rwanda 106-62 to complete a flawless qualifying window and secure passage to the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The emphatic victory ensured Nigeria finished the three-game window with a perfect recor…

…Development, Abubakar Batta; Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Lawal Olohungbebe; House of Representatives candidate for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, Rafiu Ajakaye; Chairman, Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Abdullateef Alakawa, among others.

…members. The proposed reforms, announced by the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, are aimed at repositioning the NYSC into a skills-driven and productivity-focused institution aligned with the Federal Government's economic agenda. Other measures approved by the FEC include a technology-driven call-up pro…

…out to close him down. Nyland continued to frustrate Brazil, producing a good save to claw away Rayan's fierce strike before making another outstanding stop to deny Guimaraes, although the offside flag went up. The arrival of Neymar in the 67th minute drew huge roars from the largely pro-Brazil crowd. It was Norway who…