NCoS launches probe after inmate’s viral TikTok live stream in Ogun
The Nigerian Correctional Service NCoS has removed the Officer-in-Charge of the Ibara Medium Custodial Centre, Abeokuta, Ogun State, along with two other principal officers, pending investigations into the unauthorised use of a mobile phone by a death row inmate who went live on TikTok from custody.
Onaiyekan Controversy: Afenifere leaders, analysts clash over Tinubu presidency’s response to Catholic Bishops
“That act by the President was to demonstrate to the Roman Catholic community in Nigeria that they have no better friend than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”
Growth must lift Nigerians, other Africans out of poverty — ITUC-Africa
•Faults Nigeria’s planned removal of subsidy on electricity By Victor Ahiuma-Young NAIROBI, Kenya — Organised Labour through the International Trade Union Confederation, ITUC-Africa, has called on Nigeria and other African governments to ensure that industrialisation translates into improved living standards for workers and ordinary citizens. According to ITUC-Africa, economic growth must lift Nigerians and other Africans […]
Sanni bows out, Oyewunmi takes over at UNILAG’s Faculty of Law
By Elizabeth Osayande THE Faculty of Law, University of Lagos, has entered a new chapter in its distinguished history with the successful transition of leadership from Professor Abiola Sanni, SAN, to Professor Adejoke Oyewunmi, who officially assumed office as Dean on 1 August, 2026. Professor Oyewunmi is the 20th Dean of the Faculty and only […]
Senate backs EKEDP’s turnaround, seeks solution to sector bottlenecks
By Udeme Akpan, Energy Editor The Senate Committee on Privatisation has commended Eko Electricity Distribution Plc (EKEDP) for its improved operational performance since the privatisation of Nigeria’s power sector, while pledging to push for solutions to persistent challenges undermining electricity distribution across the country. During an oversight visit to EKEDP’s headquarters in Marina, Lagos, the Committee […]
NGX Group declares N1.30 interim dividend as H1 profit jumps 146%
By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Group Plc has declared an interim dividend of N1.30 per ordinary share for the six months ended June 30, 2026, following a strong first-half financial performance driven by increased trading activity and higher investment income. In a statement, the Group reported that revenue surged 118 per cent to N17.60 […]
