Crime Cybercrime Nigeria

Senate passes bill to amend 2015 Cyber Crimes Act on second reading

The Senate has successfully passed a bill seeking to amend the Cyber Crimes Act of 2015 during its plenary session on Wednesday. The bill, presented by Sen. Shehu Buba (APC – Bauchi), received consideration and approval, marking a significant step in the legislative process. Sen. Shehu Buba explained that the primary objective of the bill Read More…

Crime Economic Crimes Nigeria

Former EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa released by DSS

The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially confirmed the release of Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, the former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Dr. Peter Afunanya, the Director of Public Relations and Strategic Communications at the DSS, announced Bawa’s release in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday. Afunanya revealed that the Read More…

Health Nigeria

Nigeria launches landmark HPV vaccination campaign targetting 7.7 million girls

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that Nigeria is embarking on a groundbreaking vaccination drive aimed at protecting girls against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which is responsible for the majority of cervical cancer cases. This campaign is set to become the largest single round of HPV vaccination ever conducted in the African region, Read More…

Nigeria Nigerian Army Top Story

Nigerian Army to dispose of recovered unexploded ordnance from 2002 Ikeja Cantonment Bomb Blast

In an official announcement, the Nigerian Army revealed plans to dispose of the unexploded ordnance recovered from the site of the 2002 Ikeja Cantonment Bomb Blast at the Army Range in Owode Ajilete, Ogun State. According to Lt.-Col. Olabisi Ayeni, Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 81 Division, Nigerian Army, the disposal operation Read More…

Elections Legal Nigeria Top Story

Supreme Court dismisses APM’s, reserves judgment on Atiku and Obi’s presidential election appeals

The Supreme Court has been actively addressing significant appeals related to the 2023 presidential election. In a recent ruling, the court dismissed the appeal filed by the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), challenging the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC), which affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory. Justice Inyang Okoro, leading a panel of seven Read More…

LGBTQ Nigeria Top Story

76 arrested for attending birthday party and planned same-sex wedding in Northern Nigeria

In northern Nigeria, the paramilitary agency, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), disclosed that 76 individuals were arrested for participating in a birthday party for gay people, with reports that the organiser had also intended to conduct a same-sex wedding, an act deemed illegal in the country. This incident represents the latest in Read More…

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Crime Drug Trafficking Nigeria

NDLEA seizes cocaine and meth shipments in Lagos, continues War Against Drug Abuse

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported the successful interception of drug consignments by its operatives working with courier companies in Lagos State. These illicit shipments were intended for Europe and Saudi Arabia, with the NDLEA making these seizures as part of their ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking. Mr. Femi Babafemi, the Read More…

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Editorial Nigeria Top Story

Navigating Nigeria’s Nepotism: A Complex Landscape of Power, Politics, and Promise

Nepotism, the favouring of family members or close associates in appointments, presents a persistent challenge in Nigeria, with profound consequences for the nation’s socio-political landscape and economic development. This analysis delves into the heart of nepotism, its multifaceted implications, and recent developments that have brought this issue into sharper focus. At its core, nepotism entails Read More…