Lagos Promises Compensation for Demolitions with Valid Permits
The Lagos State Government has assured property owners that those with valid planning permits will be fairly compensated if their buildings are demolished due to road construction. Speaking at a public awareness event, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, emphasized the importance of obtaining proper permits to avoid losses. He urged […]
Otti Warns Against Election Rigging in Abia 2027
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has issued a strong warning to political actors planning to rig the 2027 governorship election, stating that only the will of God and the people will determine the outcome. Speaking during the October edition of Alex Otti Speaks to Abians at the Government House in Umuahia, the governor said he […]
Kebbi Denies Hiring Chinese Security Firm
The Kebbi State Government has dismissed reports alleging it contracted a Chinese security firm, G-Safety, to assist in addressing banditry and criminal activity in the state. In a statement released Friday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, labeled the reports circulating on social media and some news platforms as “false, misleading, and […]
National Assembly Proposes Moving 2026 Elections to November
The National Assembly has proposed moving Nigeria’s 2026 general elections from the usual February timeline to November 2026 six months earlier than scheduled. This proposal is part of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, unveiled during a joint public hearing by the Senate and House Committees on Electoral Matters in Abuja. The new bill seeks […]
Kano Hisbah Arrests Youths Over Illegal Marriage
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested five youths, including a bride and groom, for allegedly holding a marriage ceremony without parental approval. According to Deputy Commander General Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, the couple and three others involved acted without legal guardians and used a dowry of ₦10,000 below Islamic legal standards. The board said the […]
Senator Natasha Urges Girls to Speak Up, Lead
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for a cultural shift that empowers young women to speak up and reject the societal conditioning that teaches them to accept blame and silence. Speaking in Abuja at a mentorship session marking the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child, the Kogi Central senator emphasized the importance of self-awareness, urging […]
Police Suspend Tinted Glass Law Enforcement
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 1991, following a meeting with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) at Force Headquarters in Abuja. The suspension comes ahead of a Federal High Court hearing on October 16, 2025, in Warri, as both parties discussed […]
Experts Warn of Trauma From Violent Attacks, Graphic Videos
Mental health professionals are raising alarm over the psychological impact of witnessing or viewing graphic violence, warning it can lead to anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and even suicidal thoughts. Survivors of violent attacks and those repeatedly watching disturbing footage such as the viral video of American activist Charlie Kirk’s fatal shooting are at risk of […]
EU to Launch Biometric Border Checks in 2025
Starting October 12, 2025, the European Union will begin phasing in its new Entry/Exit System (EES), mandating fingerprint and facial scans for non-EU travelers entering participating countries such as France, Spain, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland. The system will be fully operational by April 10, 2026. Replacing traditional passport stamps, the EES will digitally track entries […]
Police Arrest Two in UNIPORT Cult Probe
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected cultists, including a serving police officer, during a final-year signing-out ceremony at the University of Port Harcourt. In a statement released Friday, Police PRO Grace Iringe-Koko said Corporal Onwukwe Godswill, attached to Elimgbu Division, and 200-level Biomedical Technology student Ifeanyi Israel were apprehended on September 26 […]
