In a poignant tribute, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, paid her respects to the victims of the August 26, 2011 terrorist attack on the UN building in Abuja. This solemn occasion also witnessed Mrs. Tinubu laying a solemn wreath at the UN staff memorial cenotaph. Following the wreath-laying, Mrs. Tinubu delivered a succinct address Read More…
Crime
Trump faces Atlanta jail visit amid multiple legal woes
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday, adding to his growing list of legal challenges this year. Facing 13 felony counts, including racketeering, related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, Trump’s visit to the jail is expected to draw widespread attention as Read More…
Emefiele procurement fraud case delays hearing
The proceedings for the case of procurement fraud against Nigeria’s suspended and detained central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, encountered a setback on Wednesday, with no new hearing date being set. Emefiele was scheduled to present his plea on Wednesday, but he did not appear in court, and his case was notably absent from the court’s Read More…
Lagos Assembly urges security meeting to address alleged extra-judicial military killings
The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved a resolution urging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to convene a security council meeting within the state. The call by the assembly comes in response to an increase in incidents where people in uniform are allegedly killing locals. During a plenary session, the assembly passed this resolution as part Read More…
Former Nigerian Oil Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery offences in UK
British authorities announced on Tuesday that Diezani Alison-Madueke, the former Nigerian oil minister, has been charged with bribery-related offences. The charges are based on suspicions that she received bribes in exchange for granting substantial oil and gas contracts. Alison-Madueke, aged 63, held the position of petroleum minister from 2010 to 2015 during the tenure of Read More…
Rapid Response Squad nabs three suspected vandals in Lagos; recovers stolen parts of 3rd Mainland Bridge
In the Tom Jones vicinity of Lagos State, operatives from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command have apprehended three individuals believed to be involved in vandalism. Alongside the arrests, a minibus, two carts, and sections of bridge railings were successfully recovered. SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the command, confirmed the arrests Read More…
IOM asks filmmakers to fight human trafficking creatively
Mr. Laurent De Boeck, Chief of Mission at the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Nigeria, has called upon filmmakers to consistently place creativity at the forefront of their efforts to combat human trafficking. Speaking at the conclusion of IOM Nigeria’s 2023 Short Film Contest on ‘Combating Human Trafficking’ in Abuja on Monday, De Boeck emphasised Read More…
Investigation Launched into Killing of Lagos Driver Allegedly by Persons in Military Uniform
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has initiated an investigation into the tragic killing of a Lagos driver, identified as Mr. Lawal, on Thursday, August 17, reportedly at the hands of individuals allegedly donning military attire. Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, the spokesperson for the Division, disclosed on Sunday that the investigation is being conducted in Read More…
Eight Held and Brought to Trial for Risky Highway Crossing at Ojota
In a determined move to reinforce safety measures and discourage pedestrians from disregarding designated footbridges, the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has apprehended and subsequently arraigned eight individuals for recklessly crossing a highway in the Ojota district of the state. This initiative underscores the importance of adhering to safety protocols and utilising the provided pedestrian Read More…
Disturbing Surge: Over 1,600 School Children Kidnapped Amidst Growing Violence in Nigeria
The shocking findings from a Save the Children International (SCI) report expose a deeply unsettling pattern of increasing school attacks and kidnappings across Nigeria. The report, titled “Education Under Attack: Review and Analysis of Attacks on Schools, Teachers, and Learners from the Kidnapping of the Chibok Girls, Borno, Nigeria, in 2014,” has disclosed that a Read More…











