The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced the prosecution of Jude Chigozie Okoye, former manager and elder brother of the celebrated music duo P-Square, over allegations of financial misappropriation running into foreign currencies. At the opening of trial on Friday, May 16, 2025, before Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court
In a renewed demonstration of inter-agency synergy aimed at safeguarding public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has officially taken possession of a large consignment of smuggled and unregistered pharmaceutical products intercepted by the Nigeria Customs Service. The handover took place under the authority of the Federal Operations Unit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, to join global dignitaries and heads of state for the historic inaugural mass marking the beginning of the papacy of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the 267th successor of Saint Peter and new head of the Roman Catholic Church. Touching down at the Mario De Bernardo
In the early hours of Saturday, May 17, 2025, an illegal waste disposal incident rocked the upscale Lekki Phase 1 neighborhood, prompting swift action by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) in collaboration with the Lekki Estate Residents Association (LERA). The Chairman of LERA alerted authorities after a white Ford van bearing Abuja registration number
The recent renovation and upgrade of sporting facilities across Ogun State have been described as a significant leap toward youth empowerment and grassroots development, with the move earning commendation from stakeholders and youth leaders. Speaking in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, the Special Assistant to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Youth Affairs, Olamide Lawal, praised the
In a firm rebuttal to circulating misinformation, the Federal Ministry of Education has dismissed as entirely false a report claiming the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, inaugurated a committee to facilitate the reintegration of Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholars into Nigerian tertiary institutions. The statement making rounds, titled “BEA: Education Minister Receives
The Federal Ministry of Education has officially acknowledged the appointment of Professor Carol Chinyelugo Arinze-Umobi as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, effective from Monday, 19th May 2025. The announcement comes after a notification from the institution’s management indicating that her selection followed the proper statutory procedure. According to the Ministry, Professor Arinze-Umobi’s
In the latest figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Ogun State has emerged as the state with the slowest increase in food prices on a year-on-year basis, highlighting a rare point of stability amid Nigeria’s widespread food inflation concerns. According to the NBS April 2025 Consumer Price Index report, Ogun, along with
The Niger State Government has announced plans to establish a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to foster a formal partnership with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), in a move aimed at leveraging space technology for socio-economic development within the state. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, known for his forward-thinking approach to agricultural and technological
In a bold move to reclaim and rejuvenate one of Lagos’ most neglected urban corridors, the Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft to execute a large-scale environmental cleanup in Apapa and its surrounding communities. The initiative, which aligns with the state’s broader vision of building a
