The Nigerian Navy has arrested 12 people over an alleged illegal recruitment and training scheme in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The suspects include six alleged organisers, five trainees and one cadet of the Merchant Seaman Academy. The Navy said the arrests followed intelligence on the activities of a purported Nigeria Coast Guard Academy at Uwa West, Essien Udim. The operation was carried out on August […]

President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences over the death of the Emir of Zurmi, Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. The monarch died on Monday, five years after ascending the throne. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described the late emir as a respected traditional ruler who provided wise leadership during a challenging period. The President commended Sulaiman for […]

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended the inclusion of persons under investigation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in political campaign teams. Wike said being investigated by the EFCC does not prevent an individual from participating in political activities or canvassing votes. He made the statement on Wednesday during a media parley, while reacting to criticism over the inclusion of former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty […]

Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has called on technology companies to take primary responsibility for protecting children from online risks, rather than placing the burden on parents and children. Osinbajo made the call in Cairo, Egypt, while chairing a session on child rights and accountability in digital technology at the 16th Annual Conference of the Pan African Lawyers Union. He said it was wrong for technology companies to design products with […]