Following the killing of a university student during a suspected phone robbery in Lapai, authorities in Niger State have launched a series of emergency security reforms aimed at protecting students at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University (IBBU). The tragic incident sparked anger and fear across the campus, prompting urgent meetings between government officials, university leadership, traditional…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Western Marine Command (WMC) on Tuesday said it had seized various contraband items, with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N352 million over the past two months. The seizures include bags of foreign rice and cannabis sativa. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, Comptroller Patrick Ntadi, disclosed…
Nigeria’s Senate has urged the federal government to launch a thorough investigation into the recent catastrophic flood in Mokwa, Niger State, and to take broader action against recurring flood disasters nationwide. The resolution came during plenary on Tuesday, following a motion introduced by Senator Peter Jiya and co-sponsored by more than 20 senators. The lawmakers…
A Nigerian court has dismissed a set of statements presented by the anti-graft agency in a multi-billion-naira fraud trial, declaring that they were obtained in violation of legal procedures and under potential duress. Justice Slyvanius Oriji of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, ruled on Tuesday that the statements…
Two members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) in the House of Representatives on Tuesday defected to All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two members are: Rep. Peter Akpanke, representing Obabliku/Obudu/Bekwarra Federal Constituency of Cross River and Prof. Paul Nnamchi, representing Enugu East/Isi…
Gov Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State on Tuesday highlighted the significant role of strong traditional institutions in driving grassroots development in the country. Aiyedatiwa stated this in Akure, while inaugurating the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye as the Chairman of the Ondo State Council of Obas. The governor said that his administration was…
Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called for immediate reconstitution of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) board to drive the health insurance initiative across the country. NECA Director-General, Mr Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos, following the legislation on the universal health coverage by the Federal Government….
Nigerian authorities will arraign several high-ranking executives of MultiChoice Nigeria, including the chairman and CEO, on 7 October, in connection with alleged violations of the country’s consumer and competition laws. The development comes after the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) filed a seven-count charge against the company and eight individuals over their handling…
A dramatic scene unfolded on Tuesday in an Ilorin Area Court as an ex-convict, Segun Samuel, attempted to escape from the court premises , the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Samuel Mayowa, who witnessed the incident, told NAN that the ex-convict cunningly removed the chains from his leg with a…
Lagos is set to host over 150 of the continent’s top fencers for the 23rd African Fencing Championships, with Nigeria’s 17-year-old rising star, Inkosi Brou, aiming to make a strong impression. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the championship is billed to hold between June 25 and June 29. This prestigious five-day, 12-event…
