An Anambra State security outfit has declared its intention to arrest women seen in public without bras or panties. New Telegraph who made this known via his X handle said that women wearing only panties in public would also face arrest. According to the video, an official of the security outfit, speaking in Igbo, claimed … Read more
Following the crisis rocking the Lagos State House of Assembly, some staff of the complex have clashed with officials of the Department of State Services (DSS). In a video seen by Politics Nigeria, the DSS officials who had invaded the premises of the Lagos Assembly had made an attempt to take over the complex. However, … Read more
Tension escalated on Monday in Osun State over attempts by the sacked Local Government Chairmen to take over Secretariat in their various Local Government Areas following the judgement of the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure. Residents, especially those who live around the council Secretariat have been thrown into panic as sporadic gunshots rented the … Read more
A former governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate for the Labour Party, Peter Obi has condemned the complete closure of the Onitsha Head Bridge Market over illegal trading of drugs. In a post made on X on Monday, February 17, Obi said there is a need for the state government to reconsider its … Read more
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has said that religious leaders now wield significant influence over voters and electoral processes. Lamido shared his concern during a condolence visit to to Sheikh Yusuf Sambo Rigachikun in Kaduna, following the death of the cleric’s eldest son. He expressed worry over the growing involvement of religious leaders … Read more
Like the CJN, lawyers have expressed deep concerns over the persistent cases of allegations of corruption, bias and delayed justice in the third arm of government. The lawyers called for immediate introduction and implementation of systemic reforms that will restore sanity to the justice sector. TUNDE OYESINA reports Some senior lawyers have asked the Chief … Read more
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Coalition for Transparency and Economic Reforms (COTER), has accused Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan of attempting to incite unrest in Nigeria by inciting bribery allegations against some members of the National Assembly and government officials in the country. Gambaryan who was on trial for financial crimes in Nigeria, alleged … Read more
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the release of the 2024 results for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, Second Series. Naija News reports that this update was shared by the Acting Head of Public Affairs, Moyosola Adesina, in a statement issued on Sunday. A total of 43,923 … Read more
Security personnel from the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Nigeria Police arrived at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday morning, sealing the offices of Speaker Mojisola Meranda, her deputy, and the clerk. Armed officers were stationed around the premises in Alausa, Ikeja, stopping and searching passersby. Despite the situation, Meranda arrived … Read more
Lagos state – Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, on Sunday, February 16, visited the Lekki residence of the late Afenifere leader, Pa Ayodele Adebanjo, to extend their condolences to his family. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, also visited the … Read more