The Lagos State Government has stated that the recent ruling by the Court of Appeal concerning the operations of the Vehicle Inspection Service (VIS) does not nullify enforcement activities within Lagos. In a statement, the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro, dismissed widespread claims that the appellate court’s decision has nationwide effect, describing such…
Nigeria has committed to supplying full infrastructural and operational backing for the headquarters of the Combined Maritime Task Force in the Gulf of Guinea. The pledge includes the provision of office facilities, naval assets, helicopters and temporary personnel to support the force’s activities as it works to strengthen maritime security in the region.…
Ndume, representing Borno South, spoke during an interview on Politics Today, saying, “I am surprised that Kwankwaso’s name was mentioned, and I want to know why and how he got mentioned.” He added, “For them to mention just Kwankwaso, a former governor, something must be fishy somewhere. Perhaps there is intelligence and information available…
The Cross River State Police Command has uncovered an illegal mortuary in Isong Inyang Community, Akamkpa Local Government Area, where eight decomposed bodies were found. In a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, the command confirmed the arrest of one suspect in connection with the discovery. Preliminary findings suggest…
China will introduce a zero-tariff policy for nearly all African countries beginning May 1, President Xi Jinping announced on Saturday, February 14, according to state media. Beijing has already removed tariffs on goods from 33 African nations and had earlier indicated the measure would be extended to all 53 African countries with which it maintains…
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has stated that his son, Bello El-Rufai, remains a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) out of personal conviction, despite his own criticisms of the ruling party. Bello currently serves as the representative for Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives at the National Assembly of…
Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kano on Friday, February 13, 2026, convicted and sentenced Kannywood actress Saadatu Mohammed Inuwa to six months in prison for abusing and mutilating the Naira. Inuwa faced a one-count charge relating to the mutilation of Nigerian currency, in violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
The Heritage Collection describes each edition of the Olympic Games as representing a unique moment in history when nations came together in celebration of humanity. However, critics contend that this portrayal downplays the political reality of the 1936 Berlin Games, staged just three and a half years after the Nazi regime rose to power in…
Public affairs analyst Shehu Mahdi has asserted that Nigeria has the capacity to conduct real-time electronic transmission of election results. Speaking on Friday during an appearance on Arise Television, Mahdi joined the ongoing national conversation on the adoption of electronic result transmission. His remarks followed the Senate’s amendment of Section 60 of the Electoral Act,…
A Nigerian man, Abubakar Adamu, has appealed to the Federal Government for assistance in returning home, alleging that he was deceived into joining the Russian military after being promised a civilian job. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism platform, Adamu’s legal representatives have formally notified Nigerian authorities of his situation. They said he travelled to…
