Officers from Zone 2 Command, Lagos, have arrested human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi following a defamation petition filed by a complainant.

The House of Representatives was thrown into a rowdy session on Tuesday following a controversial remark by the House Spokesperson and Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee, Rep. Akin Rotimi, concerning the contentious tax bills.

*** FG plans to make FIDs on gas projects *** We have witnessed transformation in local content — Kyari By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, yesterday disclosed that it has achieved a 56 percent local content level in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. The NCDMB said efforts have […]

Chief Mufutau Kehinde, a litigant, has asked the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, to suspend the ongoing construction of the Abeokuta/Kobape dualized road, pending the determination of his appeal against the judgment of Justice Mobolaji Ojo, of an Ogun State High Court.

By Jimitota Onoyume  Itsekiri ethnic group has decried alleged marginalization by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, in its project allocation for member areas. Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, ILoT enjoined Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in an open letter to redress the alleged marginalization, stressing that the project distribution by the commission in 2023 […]

By Lawrence Agbo The holiday season is here and it comes with challenges of buying some essential items needed in the markets for the Christmas celebration. The demand for new clothes and the need to buy food and drinks increases during this period. To make the best decision while shopping, we have researched some markets […]

British heavyweight Daniel Dubois will defend his IBF world title against Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia on February 22.

The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, said on Tuesday that the force had developed special training programmes focusing on policing ethics, professional conduct and re-orientation courses. “These programmes are mandatory for all officers from the recruit constables to the superintendent starting January 2025,” Egbetokun said in Abuja. He spoke at the National […]

Presidential candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has called for transparency in the Federal Government’s proposed tax reforms. Obi, who made the call on Tuesday via his X handle, said carrying out tax reforms was not bad but that the populace must be carried along while government should not […]

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is under pressure from local officials to clarify his ties to Derrick Bernard, who was indicted for staging a hate crime during Mobolade’s mayoral campaign.

Maresca, speaking to reporters on Tuesday, said Chelsea’s progress in his first season as manager had exceeded his expectations but he urged caution.

Chairmen pledge loyalty  By Ozioruva Aliu  BENIN CITY – THE governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday gave a 48 hours ultimatum to the 18 local government council chairmen in the state to submit their statements of accounts. The governor asked the chairmen to submit the documents to the Assets Verification Committee, through […]

 The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says it will pririotise community engagement to achieve sustainable outcomes and decision-making processes in Jigawa. The UN agency said that it would undertake strategic repositioning towards encouraging community engagement, in view of the existing local government autonomy. Rahman Farrah, Chief of UNICEF, Kano Field Office, said this on the […]

The Ndokwa Youth Leaders Assembly (NYLA) has come out in strong support of the immediate past governor of Delta State Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, declaring him innocent of the alleged N1.3 trillion fraud. According to the group, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) harassment of Okowa is a clear case of political persecution. Led by […]

By Chris Onuoha  The pan-Nigerian sociocultural group, Afenifere  has condemned the arrest of Dele Farotimi, Legal Practitioner, civil rights activist and member of Afenifere National Caucus, saying it is unacceptable in a country that lays claims to democratic practices.  Afenifere  in a press release today signed by HRH Oba Oladipo Olaitan, Afenifere Deputy Leader and […]