IBADAN, NIGERIA – MAY 15, 2025 — The Federal Government has flagged off the reconstruction of the 3.78-kilometre Akala Way–Akobo Junction road in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, signalling a renewed commitment to critical infrastructure renewal in Ibadan and surrounding communities. The project, which falls under the supervision of the Nigerian Building and
In a renewed clampdown on high-profile financial crimes, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Fred Chijindu Ajudua, a controversial Lagos-based businessman and former lawyer, over his alleged involvement in a $1.43 million fraud case. The arrest, confirmed by sources within the EFCC, stems from longstanding accusations that Ajudua defrauded a
In a move reflecting the administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and strategic governance, members of the National Communications Team met recently in Abuja to assess the mid-term performance of government communications under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The meeting, led by key presidential communication aides including Mr. Bayo Onanuga and Mr. Temitope Ajayi (Dare), provided
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has arrived in Berlin, Germany, to represent the country at the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting, a critical global platform focused on charting the future of international peacekeeping operations. The high-level summit, themed “The Future of Peacekeeping,” is scheduled to take place from
In a renewed drive to strengthen its operational relevance and contribute more strategically to Nigeria’s legal and institutional framework, the Law Reform Commission (LAWRECOM) has announced a series of bold repositioning measures aimed at enhancing its national footprint and effectiveness. The announcement was made following an internal review and strategic planning session involving key stakeholders
A Lagos State High Court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a suspected internet fraudster who reportedly jumped bail and failed to appear before the court for the continuation of his trial. The presiding judge, visibly displeased with the defendant’s absence, granted the application filed by the prosecution to compel his immediate
Dr. Zacch Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), welcomed a delegation from the Internal Revenue Monitoring Committee (IRMC) on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The delegation, part of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), visited FIRS to discuss critical matters relating to the monitoring and enhancement of the nation’s
The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kogi State, Umar Musa Masa’udu, has reiterated the critical importance of road safety, calling on all stakeholders to renew their commitment to saving lives and preventing avoidable road crashes as the world marks the Global Road Safety Week. Speaking at a press briefing in
In a decisive step toward achieving cleaner and safer domestic energy use, the Federal Government has flagged off its nationwide Clean Cooking Stove campaign in Oyo State, with a bold target of transitioning millions of Nigerian households to safer energy alternatives by the year 2030. The campaign, which officially commenced on Monday in Ibadan, the
Residents of Oyo-Iwa, a community located near the Dangote Cement Plant in Kogi State, are living in fear as a wave of kidnappings and killings continues to plague the once peaceful area. During a recent protest, distressed locals called on both the government and the Dangote Group to intervene and restore security and economic support
