A prominent NGO, the Majeóbajé Community Development Initiative, has raised concerns about the growing presence of terrorists and bandits in Nigeria’s South-West region. In a statement released in Ibadan by its Chairman and Secretary, Akintayo Akin-Deko and Ayo Oyerinde, the group warned that the worsening insecurity in the North …
Lagos Clears Illegal Buildings On Lekki Coastal Road
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development (MWID), has intensified enforcement at the Okunde Bluewater Scheme along Lekki Coastal Road, targeting illegal occupants and makeshift structures. Friday’s operation, led by Commissioner Ekundayo Alebiosu, focused on dismantling newly erected shanties in the area. Alebiosu explained that the exercise …
Kano Blasphemy Laws Violate Human Rights- Ecowas Court
The Community Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has ruled that Kano State’s blasphemy laws breach international human rights obligations. The case, brought by the Incorporated Trustees of Expression Now Human Rights Initiative, challenged sections of Kano’s Penal and Sharia Penal Codes, citing human …
FUOYE Refutes Claims Of Negligence In Student’s Death
The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has denied reports suggesting that Fejiro Sharon Oteri, a student who passed away on April 8, was not attended to at the university’s Health Centre due to its closure at night. The institution described the claims as false and misleading. In a statement dated April 10, the …
2025 Flood Alert: FG Predicts Heavy Rainfall In 30 States And FCT
The Federal Government has issued a warning about the likelihood of heavy rainfall and flooding in 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, this year. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, made the announcement on Thursday, April 10, during the launch of the 2025 Annual Flood Outlook …
Briggs Accuses Ibas Of Escalating Rivers Crisis
Human rights activist and Rivers State advocate, Ann-Kio Briggs, has strongly criticized the Federal Government’s decision to appoint retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State, accusing him of pushing an unconstitutional and dangerous agenda. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, Briggs warned that …
Officer Arrested For Alleged Stabbing In Ekiti
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a police officer accused of stabbing a civilian in Ise-Ekiti, reportedly over a disagreement involving the officer’s girlfriend and the victim’s son. The incident gained public attention after a viral video surfaced, showing the victim’s daughter alleging that her father was attacked in their home. …
LASU’s Best Graduate Gets N10m From Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has gifted N10 million to Isioma Sybil Nwosu, the best graduating student of Lagos State University (LASU) for the 2023/2024 academic session. Nwosu, a Biochemistry graduate from the Faculty of Science, achieved an impressive CGPA of 4.93. The announcement was made on Thursday during LASU’s 28th …
Manchester United Starting XI vs Lyon: Confirmed Team News & Predicted Lineup
Quarter-Final in France Offers More Questions than Answers There’s something oddly hypnotic about Manchester United this season. Not the good kind, mind you — more like watching a tightrope walker who’s dropped the pole and insists they’re still balanced. And as they prepare to face Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final first leg tonight, the …
Renaissance Unveils Robust Sabbatical Programme For Varsity Teachers, Researchers
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has welcomed 14 professors and 23 research students from various Nigerian universities for the Renaissance Joint Venture sabbatical and internship programmes. “Providing practical industry experience opportunity for lecturers and research students is a sure way to strengthen teaching and research capability that will translate into building a pool of industry …