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The Lagos State Government has issued a strong warning to content creators, influencers, and digital media producers over the use of children in online content that violates child protection laws, cautioning that offenders risk criminal prosecution. The warning was issued in a joint statement by the Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, and the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi. […]

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have announced plans to stage a peaceful solidarity rally on February 3 in support of striking workers of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). The rally is being organised in solidarity with the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), which is leading an indefinite strike by FCDA workers over unpaid salaries and unresolved welfare issues. In a joint statement issued […]

Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian Senate over repeated delays in passing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, warning that the inaction could seriously undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Falana spoke during an interview on Sunday, expressing frustration that the Senate had constituted another committee to review the bill despite its passage by the House of Representatives in December 2025. […]

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Kabiru Turaki announced it will appeal Friday’s ruling by the Federal Court in Ibadan. The court had rejected the group’s request for a mandamus (an order establishing wrongful detention). The court ruled that granting the mandamus would be tantamount to appealing decisions made by the same court—a position the faction described as “predictable.” In a statement released by PDP National Communications Secretary […]

A federal court in Ibadan has declared the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held on November 15, 2025, in Oyo State invalid. In its ruling, the court prohibited members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), chaired by Tanimu Turaki, from claiming to be national party officials or holding any official position. The court confirmed that the Interim Administrative Committee, chaired by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu, remains the […]

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the application deadline for student loans for the 2025/2026 academic session from January 31 to February 27. The extension was announced in a statement issued in Abuja by the Fund’s Director of Strategic Communications, Mrs. Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the decision is aimed at giving prospective applicants additional time to complete and submit their applications. NELFUND explained that the move […]

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention held on November 15, 2025. In its ruling, the court barred members of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Tanimu Turaki from parading themselves as national officers of the party. The court further ruled that the Caretaker Committee led by Mohammed Abdulrahman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the only recognised National […]

The Accord Party in Osun State has confirmed the successful uploading of Governor Ademola Adeleke as its duly nominated candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election. The party disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Osogbo by its Chairman, Pastor Victor Akande, following the completion of documentation and submission processes with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to Akande, INEC’s records now list Governor Adeleke as […]

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has warned that schools will be the next targets of government sanctions if they fail to comply with the ban on the Monday sit-at-home in the state. The governor issued the warning on Wednesday while addressing journalists, expressing displeasure over continued compliance with the sit-at-home order despite repeated government directives to disregard it. Soludo said his administration would not allow a system where children […]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed sanctions on Senegal and host nation Morocco following disorder that marred the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final in Rabat. CAF said its Disciplinary Board penalised the two football federations, as well as several players and officials, for breaches of the CAF Disciplinary Code during and after the final match. Senegal defeated Morocco 1–0 after extra time, but the final […]