Concerns are growing over the state of Nigeria’s democratic institutions, as recent developments raise serious questions about the separation of powers, a fundamental pillar of democratic governance. While past administrations had their shortcomings, they largely upheld the independence of the judiciary and the legislature a principle that now appears to be under strain. Judicial and
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has refuted circulating reports suggesting that Justice Emmanuel Agim accompanied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to the University of Calabar’s convocation ceremony on Saturday, March 22. Supreme Court Sets the Record Straight. In an official statement released on Monday, March 24, the Supreme Court’s Director
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is celebrating a significant milestone as his oldest son, Dawson, turned five on March 23, 2025. The joyous occasion was marked with a grand birthday celebration, capturing the hearts of fans and well-wishers. A Special Celebration for Dawson The Grammy-nominated singer’s son enjoyed a vibrant Sonic
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has determined that an electrical power surge was the cause of a fire that severely damaged the upper floor of a one-storey building on Agidi Road in the Alapere area of Lagos State. The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 8:55 am. Damilola Oke-Osanyitolu, the Permanent
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has issued a strong warning to state police commands regarding the overreliance and potential abuse of Tactical Units, urging them to prioritize the functionality of established police departments, particularly at state headquarters. The commission expressed concern that some state commissioners have allowed these Tactical Units to overshadow and undermine the
The Benue State Government has announced that its social register, designed to capture poor and vulnerable individuals, now includes 1.7 million people. Professor Jerome Andohol, Director General of the State Budget and Economic Planning Commission, revealed this figure during a three-day training session for desk officers, grievance redress officers, and enumerators focused on updating the
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 13 individuals suspected of kidnapping, following a series of operations conducted across several states. The operations resulted in the recovery of a significant arsenal, including 11 assorted rifles, 89 rounds of live ammunition of various calibers, and operational motorcycles. The arrests underscore the police’s persistent
The Managing Director of the Society for Family Health (SFH), Dr. Omokhudu Idogho, has underscored the transformative power of poetry, calling for its recognition as a vital tool for peace, unity, and social progress. Speaking in Jalingo during the 2025 World Poetry Day celebration, Idogho, represented by Aisha Dadi, emphasized this year’s theme, “Poetry as
Afrobeats artist Asake has taken charge of his father, Fatai Odunsi’s, medical treatment by admitting him to a specialist hospital in Ikoyi, where a team of Chinese medical experts is attending to him, according to a reliable source. A close neighbor of Odunsi, who had previously guided our correspondent to Asake’s childhood home in Isale
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has warned that 1.3 million children under the age of five suffering from severe acute malnutrition in Nigeria and Ethiopia may lose access to treatment, putting them at greater risk of death. UNICEF’s Deputy Executive Director, Kitty Palais, made this known at the Palais des Nations in
