Five men accused of masterminding the 2022 bombing of Saint Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have pleaded not guilty to nine counts of terrorism brought against them by the Federal Government. The defendants — Idris Omeiza, Al-Qasim Idris, Jamiu Abdul Malik, Abdulhaleem Idris and Momoh Abubakar — appeared before Justice Emeka Nwite of […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has withheld the Certificate of National Service of Lagos corps member, Miss Ushie Rita Uguamaye, popularly known as “Raye”, extending her service year by two months. In a statement on Sunday, the NYSC explained that the sanction was imposed for her failure to attend the April 2025 biometric clearance, […]
The media office of former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has denied claims attributed to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, that both men founded the new African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition. In a statement on Sunday, Head of Fayemi’s Media Office, Malam Ahmad Sajoh, said no credible evidence, including videos or reputable media […]
The Lagos State Government has directed all e-hailing operators to present their vehicles for compulsory inspection to enhance safety, service quality and regulatory compliance in the transport sector. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated this in a press release issued on Sunday in Lagos. He said the ministry had observed that some vehicles […]
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has announced the receipt of ₦1.6 trillion for various interventions across Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. Chairman of TETFund’s Governing Board and former Katsina State Governor, Alhaji Aminu Masari, disclosed this on Sunday in Katsina. He explained that the allocation, the highest in recent years, was sourced from the three per […]
Human rights activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore has been released from police custody after his arrest earlier this week. Confirming his release in a post on X, Sowore accused the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police of unlawful detention, adding that his freedom was “nothing to celebrate” while the fight for justice continues. […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned members endorsing President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid to desist or face tougher sanctions. In a statement on Friday, National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba said such endorsements were anti-party activities and a violation of the PDP constitution. Citing Section 10(6) of the constitution, he reminded members that no […]
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued corrected results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) following an error in the marking process. Head of the National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, told a press conference on Friday that an internal review revealed that a wrong serialised code file was used in […]
Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has apologised for the altercation involving him and ValueJet staff at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday. In a video released to Channels Television on Friday, KWAM 1 described the incident as regrettable, saying he takes full responsibility for his actions. “I […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the repeated arrest and detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, warning that such actions risk returning Nigeria to a dictatorship where dissent is crushed. In a statement signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the union described Sowore as a “moral compass” whose harassment reflects a dangerous slide […]
