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Judiciary
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has ordered a former Chief of Staff to ex-Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Mr. Bashir Mohammed Saidu, and his co-defendant, Mr. Ibrahim Murktar, to open their defence in an alleged N155 million money laundering case.Justice Rilwan Aikawa, in a ruling delivered on Tuesday, dismissed the no-case ...
News
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj to pray for peace, security, and economic prosperity in Nigeria as they embark on the spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia.The Governor gave the charge during a one-day seminar organised for the pilgrims at the Lagos Television Blue Roof Hall, Ikeja, by the ...
Crime
The trial of Ali Bello, nephew of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, continued on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the 17th Prosecution Witness (PW17), Ahmed Audu Abubakar, detailing how alleged funds were moved through Bureau De Change (BDC) operators to associates of ...
News
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed recent false claims suggesting the involvement of third parties, including religious organizations, in its passport application and payment process. In a statement issued on Monday, the Service reaffirmed that its passport application system remains secure, transparent, and accessible exclusively through its official portal. The NIS noted that the ...
Inside Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday received a high-level delegation from Denmark led by the country’s Tech Ambassador, Anne Marie Engtoft Meldgaard, during a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Ikeja.The delegation, which included the Ambassador of Denmark to Nigeria, Jens Ole Bach Hansen, and the Danish Consul General in Lagos, Jette Bjerrum, was hosted ...
Inside Lagos
Thousands of commuters across Lagos are currently facing severe traffic congestion, with many spending between two to three hours on the road due to ongoing government-led road rehabilitation projects across key parts of the city. Major corridors including the Ojo axis, Ikorodu Road, the Alagbado axis, and parts of the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway have experienced significant ...
Inside Lagos
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged a ₦50,000 monthly economic relief package for workers in the state.The Governor made the announcement during the 2026 Workers day celebration held at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, Onikan where thousands of workers and labour leaders gathered to commemorate the annual event.Represented by his Deputy, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Sanwo-Olu ...
Crime
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 25-year-old motorcyclist, Umar Yahúza, following a lone accident that occurred in Iseyin in the early hours of Saturday. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the incident happened at about 5:30 am at a Border Patrol checkpoint ...
CRIME
The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected kidnapper and armed robber, while recovering two AK-47 rifles, a Beretta pistol and a total of 69 rounds of live ammunition in separate intelligence-led operations across the state.The suspect, identified as Shehu Malami, 45, was arrested on April 29 at Ogor Market in Ughelli by operatives ...
CRIME
The Ondo State Police Command has recovered a suspected stolen vehicle and arrested 2 suspects in Akure through an intelligence-led and technology-driven operation.This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal. According to the statement, the ...
Crime
The Kwara State Police Command has recorded major operational successes in its fight against kidnapping and violent crimes, with the arrest of 16 suspects and the recovery of arms, ammunition, and other items during operations carried out across the state in April. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public ...
CRIME
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 6 suspected kidnappers and recovered firearms in Baruten Local Government Area as part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities in the state.This was contained in a press statement issued on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police.According ...
CRIME
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have sustained offensive operations across the theatre under Operation DESERT SANITY V, recording notable gains in ongoing counter terrorism efforts, including the neutralisation of terrorists, arrest of suspects, and surrender of a terrorist member.This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has commenced an accelerated digital literacy training and certification programme aimed at equipping 1,000 public servants with essential digital skills.The initiative, which began on Monday, is being held at the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC), Magodo, with the first batch of participants already in session.Speaking at the opening ceremony, ...
CRIME
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested two suspected cattle rustlers and recovered a cow valued at ₦1.7 million following a swift operation in the Ifo/Ibogun axis of the state. The suspects, Muhammed Monsur and Olaseinde Olatunji, were apprehended by operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit after a farmer raised a distress ...
CRIME
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have commenced investigations into the Managing Director of Paramount Energy Limited, Ralph Chinazum Ajah, over an alleged N72.3 million fraud in Enugu.The anti-graft agency disclosed that the suspect is being investigated for alleged offences bordering on obtaining by false pretence and stealing, with the case being ...
CRIME
The Kwara State Police Command has recorded a breakthrough in crime-fighting efforts with the recovery of a stolen vehicle through the deployment of advanced tracking technology in Ilorin.According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, the incident was reported on April 27, 2026, at the Anti-Car Theft Section of ...
CRIME
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 35-year-old motorcyclist, Sanni Salisu, following an incident involving two police officers at the Moniya axis of Ibadan. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, the incident occurred on April 24, 2026, when the officers attached to the ...
Education
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to developing a world-class public service through a strategic partnership with Rome Business School Nigeria. This formed the focus of discussions at the second edition of a two-day Executive Leadership Training Programme held in Ikeja, where the Head of Service, Bode Agoro, underscored the importance of continuous ...
Inside Lagos
The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step towards sustainable transportation with renewed efforts to implement clean mobility solutions across the State. This follows the second Strategic Stakeholders’ Engagement on Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV), electric mobility, and charging infrastructure development held in Ikeja. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, ...
