Group condemns rising insecurity, urges govts to protect lives, property
By Emmanuel Okogba The Director General of Advocates for Bola Ahmed Tinubu (A4BAT), Dr. Okoye Tochukwu Nobert, and the organisation’s Secretary, Hon. Yemi Ijaodoro, have expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation across Nigeria, calling on federal and state governments to intensify efforts to safeguard lives and property. In a joint statement issued on […]
Nigeria, 7 others risk 12.5% US tariff over forced labour claims
Nigeria and seven other African countries risk losing wider access to the American market as the United States moves to slap a 12.5 per cent tariff on their exports over alleged failure to curb forced labour in supply chains.
Chimamanda Adichie’s son: Court adjourns to Oct 8
By Innocent Anaba The coroner’s inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, suffered a major setback, yesterday, after Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital told the Coroner’s Court that it had obtained an order of the Lagos State High Court staying further proceedings. Meanwhile, the court […]
110 Nigerians face deportation as US launches fresh W-Africa immigration crackdown
No fewer than 110 Nigerians are among 355 West Africans listed for deportation by the the Donald Trump’s administration as Washington intensifies its immigration enforcement under the newly expanded West Africa Operations Watch, WOW, initiative.
N-Delta suffering from lack of implementation of laws — Ajumogobia
….Advocates stringent penalties for gas-flaring….Seeks establishment of court for environmental issuesBy Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT— Former Minister of Petroleum and Foreign Affairs, Mr Henry Ajumogobia, SAN, has said Niger Delta is suffering from lack of implementation and enforcement of laws. Ajumogobia noted that if laws were properly implemented, that issues relating to gas-flaring, underdevelopment bedeviling […]
Itsekiri nation rejects substantial portion of INEC report
Itsekiri nation has reiterated its rejection of a substantial portion of the report by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on its recent ward redelineation exercise in Warri federal constituency, saying the commission allegedly violated constitutional provisions and even the Electoral Act on the exercise.
Reps endorse Akande for ICJ seat
The House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Nigerian-born international law scholar, Dapo Akande, for a seat on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term.
Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, June 4, 2026
The Nigerian currency traded within a relatively stable range against the United States dollar on Thursday, June 4, 2026, as the gap between the official and parallel foreign exchange markets remained narrow.
Gridlock returns as trucks shut Mile 2 axis of Oshodi-Apapa Expressway
After over two years of respite from the perennial traffic congestion along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway, container-laden articulated trucks and fuel tankers, yesterday, resurfaced around the Mile 2-Berger Yard axis, causing massive gridlock and obstructing vehicular movement after blocking access and adjoining roads.
CAPPA hails Senate on SSB tax bill, urges Reps to protect Nigerians’ health
By Chioma Obinna The Senate has passed a landmark bill seeking to overhaul Nigeria’s tax regime on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs), drawing strong commendation from the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), which described the move as a major breakthrough in the fight against rising non-communicable diseases in the country. The bill proposes replacing the […]
Food Crisis: Cost of healthy diet rises further — NBS Report
By Elizabeth Adegbesan Despite the moderation in inflation rate reported by the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, the financial burden of feeding on Nigerian households may have intensified as the national average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) climbed to N1,541 per adult per in March 2026, about 4.4 per cent up from N1,477 in March […]
