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The Senate, on Thursday, raised serious concerns over a rapidly escalating lead-poisoning crisis in Ogijo, a heavily populated community bordering Ikorodu in Lagos and the Ogun East Senatorial District, describing it as a grave environmental and public-health emergency threatening thousands of residents. The alarm followed a motion of urgent national importance jointly sponsored by Senators Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru (Lagos East) and Gbenga Daniel (Ogun East), brought pursuant to Orders 41 […]

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday declined to accept Prince Emmanuel Kanu’s appearance on behalf of his brother, Nnamdi Kanu, ruling that he is not a legal practitioner. Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who was recently convicted and handed a life sentence, had filed a new motion asking to be transferred to Sokoto prison. The application was brought before […]

The All progressive congress (APC) is set to reveal the outcome of its screening exercise for the nine aspirants seeking the party’s ticket for the December 13, Osun state governorship primary election. The announcement followed a two-day screening exercise conducted in Abuja by the seven-member Osun State Governorship Primary Election Screening Committee, chaired by Barrister Obinna Uzor.  The committee is expected to submit its report to the party’s National Working […]

The Chairman of the Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board (Muslim Wing), Sheikh Hashim Atere, has announced that the state’s 2026 Hajj contingent will depart from the newly upgraded Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan. Atere made this known while briefing journalists in Ibadan, noting that Governor Seyi Makinde had confirmed that all facilities required for wide-bodied aircraft operations have been fully installed at the airport. He recalled that the upgrades […]

The Northern States Governors’ Forum and the Northern Traditional Leaders Council are holding an emergency meeting at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna as security concerns continue to escalate across the region. The closed-door session is chaired by the Forum’s Chairman and Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, alongside the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, who leads the traditional council. Discussions are focused on the rising cases of […]

The number of students and staff kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State has risen to 315, according to updated intelligence received by security agencies on Saturday. Initial reports had placed the number of abducted victims at about 200, but officials involved in the rescue operations confirmed that the latest headcount from the school and families shows a significant increase in the […]

The Federal Government and several northern states have ordered the immediate closure of schools in vulnerable areas following the abduction of at least 215 pupils and staff from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The sweeping shutdown directive, issued between Thursday night and Friday morning, comes amid heightened fears over a surge in coordinated attacks targeting schools across the North. According to security […]

The Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, SAN, has debunked reports claiming that Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, was freed after being cleared by the Court of Appeal. He described the claims as “false, misleading and irresponsible.” Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Sunday, Pedro said his office was alarmed by a social media post by actor Yomi Fabiyi, which alleged that Baba […]

The Super Eagles’ 2026 World Cup dream suffered a major blow on Sunday as DR Congo advanced to the intercontinental playoff following a dramatic penalty shootout at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The match ended 1–1 after 120 minutes of regulation and extra time, sending the high-stakes encounter to penalties. Nigeria initially went ahead through Frank Onyeka in the third minute, but DR Congo equalised in the 32nd […]