…briefing journalists in Owerri, saying the exercise is in line with the enforcement of laws prohibiting the use of vehicles without clearly visible registration plates. According to him, the operation is designed to strengthen intelligence gathering and deny criminals the anonymity often exploited in carrying out unlaw…

…against anyone found involved in the employment scam and would cooperate fully with law enforcement and anti-corruption agencies by providing relevant information for investigation. Reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to transparency and accountability, Fayehun said FUTATH remains focused on building a world-class te…

…strengthen its board with expertise in finance, governance, infrastructure and corporate law. The appointments were disclosed in a statement issued by the company on Sunday and signed by the Company Secretary, Bello Abdullahi. According to the statement, both appointments took effect on July 1, 2026, following the reti…

…bill that we're going to have on the floor today," Moore said. According to the lawmaker, the proposed appropriations bill contains provisions that could significantly shape future relations between the United States and Nigeria. "There's a lot of language that I put on that bill that's inside of it that relates to Nig…

…are limited, the heads finish faster than the other parts," she said. Another trader at Lawanson Market, Mr Sunday Umeh, said the growing preference for stockfish heads had also pushed up their prices. "The demand for the head is very high these days. Before, people preferred the body, but now many customers prefer the…

…that myself and the administration are going to be paying very close attention to." The lawmaker also disclosed that the US House of Representatives was considering an appropriations bill containing provisions relating to Nigeria, particularly on religious freedom and US security assistance. "We're working on Chris (Sm…

…public funds could only be withdrawn and spent in accordance with the Constitution and laws enacted by the National Assembly. He said Federal Government spending was undertaken through duly enacted Appropriation Acts, Supplementary Appropriation Acts and other statutory authorities approved by the National Assembly. Th…

…relate directly to the integrity of Nigeria’s budgetary and appropriations process, the lawful establishment and funding of public institutions, the expenditure of public funds, and the effectiveness of legislative oversight." "The National Assembly has a clear obligation to disclose the requested information, particul…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered 43,980 capsules of tramadol concealed inside two large vehicle fuel tanks in what it described as another sophisticated drug trafficking attempt. According to a statement released by the agency's Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, which was shared on X on S…

…position remains that no matter what the allegations or suspicions may be, there are lawful processes and steps to justice. All must be presumed innocent and granted fair hearing in a court of law," the statement added. The government also condemned what it described as a recent televised statement by a South African g…

…address unsafe childbirth practices and unregulated blood transfusions with a proposed law aimed at reducing preventable maternal deaths and improving healthcare standards across the state. Speaker of the Assembly, Dr. Abubakar Suleiman, disclosed this on Saturday in Kano during a three-day retreat for lawmakers on the…

…and security of Nigerians. Obi urged citizens to hold the government accountable through lawful and democratic means. The Presidency and the Federal Government had not responded to Obi’s claims as of the time of filing this report.

…the apex body of the campaign council include Hon. Folorunsho Bamisayemi, Hon. Ismaila Kolawole, Dr. Tunde Alarape, Hon. Tona Famadewa, Barr. Sunday Ojo Williams, Barr. Ayo Afilaka, Hon. Lekan Oyediran, Hon. Aleem Bakare, Alhaji Mutiu Omotayo, Hon. Semiu Afolabi and Hon. Taiwo Akeju. It added that several other party l…

…the Federal Government had begun taking corrective measures, including revising budget laws to formally capture such expenditures while calling for timely implementation reports and greater fiscal transparency.

…deadly consequences of mob justice and renewed troubling questions about the ability of law enforcement agencies to protect citizens placed in their custody. What began as an allegation of child theft ended in one of the most horrific acts of jungle justice in recent years, leaving behind a grieving husband, four young…

By Gabriel Ewepu The Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, says last week's devastating floods in Lagos State and some other states across the country were not a surprise. The DG added that NiHSA's forecasts and warnings were disregarded. According to …

…challenge the outcome of the APC's senatorial primary in his district, insisting that he lawfully won the exercise. Arise said his decision to institute legal action immediately after the primary was informed by his understanding of the timelines stipulated by the Electoral Act, adding that he was not surprised when hi…

…to sustain the desilting of drainage channels while enforcing environmental sanitation laws against indiscriminate waste disposal. Officials of the state government said efforts to reduce flooding remain ongoing through routine clearing of drainage systems and sustained public sensitisation. They stressed that resident…

…disburse, or administer public funds. She has neither location nor voice in the law. What this means is that when Mrs Tinubu ventures outside the private quarters of Aso Rock and speaks about funds she has "provided," she must choose the words that follow very carefully. When she described her family as being "rich," t…

…for the generous honour you accorded me on the occasion of my induction as the 7th LAWMNA Territorial Chairman. Your thoughtful full-page congratulatory publication was not only a pleasant surprise but also a profound demonstration of your love, confidence, and goodwill towards my person and the church. I received that…

…Speaking after the event, Marketing Manager at Nigerian Distilleries Limited, Gbemileke Lawal, said the partnership reflects the brand's commitment to creating premium consumer experiences that merge music, lifestyle and hospitality. "TRACE Live continues to provide an environment where music, entertainment and social…

…vaccine-preventable diseases despite the availability of free vaccines. DEBORAH TOLU-KOLAWOLE writes When 20-month-old Batula stopped walking, her family believed something supernatural was happening. The little girl from Nigeria's conflict-ravaged North-East had become so weak she could barely move. Painful boils appe…

…of preparedness, the safeguards already in place, and the willingness to comply with the law. If an organisation has complied with eight out of ten requirements, we may ask it to complete the remaining two and continue improving its systems. Our objective is compliance. That is the most important thing. The Meta case d…

…a faceless individual, lacking legitimacy, credibility and standing in public life. The lawyers maintained that the interview was subsequently circulated across television stations and multiple digital platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok and WhatsApp, thereby exposing their client to…

…where necessary, had been initiated against the offenders in line with extant laws and procedures. The spokesman said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Bode Ojajuni, directed Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to intensify enforcement of the directive across the state. He said coordinated…