Court Jails Ex-SNP Boss Murrell Over £400k Embezzlement
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Scottish National Party (SNP) chief executive, Peter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison after admitting to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party. The 61-year-old showed little reaction as Judge Lord Young handed down the sentence, describing Murrell’s actions as a “significant breach of trust.” […]
Rivers police remove DPO, launch immediate misconduct probe
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Rivers State Police Command has removed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) from office and ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of misconduct contained in a publication circulating on online platforms. The Command on Monday announced the decision in a statement issued by its spokesperson, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, saying the officer was […]
Agama, Rwanda Signs Deal to Boost African Market Integration
By Oluwakemi Kindness Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has called for deeper integration of African capital markets, urging countries across the continent to strengthen collaboration, drive cross-border investments, and unlock Africa’s economic potential through a unified financial ecosystem. He made the call came as SEC Nigeria and Rwanda’s Capital […]
NCC, CAC Tighten Control Over Telecom Ownership Changes
By Oluwakemi kindness The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, have introduced stricter regulations governing ownership changes in telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. Under the new directive, any transfer of ownership involving ten percent or more of the shares in a licensed telecommunications company must first receive a Letter of No […]
Minority Caucus Demands Apology from House Spokesman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded a public apology from the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jnr., over the misrepresentation of the House’s position on insecurity and governance issues. The caucus warned that it will petition the House Committee on Ethics […]
Vote Buying, Ballot Gaps Threaten Ekiti Poll Credibility -EU
By Oche Otene The EU-SDGN Election Observation Hub says Vote buying, ballot inconsistencies and limited accessibility for Persons with Disabilities undermined the credibility of the Ekiti election despite improvements in election logistics and technology. The observer group disclosed this on Saturday while presenting its preliminary findings on the election. The Hub, which deployed 598 observers […]
Abuja Gears Up for 2026 Hockey Super League
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s top hockey teams will converge on Abuja as the 2026 Hockey Super League takes centre stage from June 25 to July 5 at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, promising ten days of high-quality competition and sporting excitement. The annual championship will feature leading men’s and women’s teams from across the country […]
COAS, Customs Dominate as CGC Volleyball League Intensifies
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The third edition of the CGC Volleyball Premier League First Phase continued to deliver thrilling action in Abuja, with title contenders strengthening their credentials through commanding performances on Day 5. In the men’s category, Nigeria Correctional Service cruised to a straight-sets 3-0 victory over Ajase Ipo, while Nigeria Customs Service also swept […]
EKITI POLL: PWDs Hail INEC for Prioritizing Accessibility
By Oche Otene The Ekiti State Governorship election recorded strong voter turnout in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, with Persons with Disabilities taking active part in the process. At St. Michael Secondary School, Ado Ekiti, both elderly and young voters turned out in large numbers. Persons with Disabilities were also seen at the polling units, with […]
Epelle Lauds Voter Turn out, faults accreditation process
By Oche Otene Founder of Albino Foundation and election observer in the Ekiti Governorship election,Jake Epelle has praised the ongoing Ekiti State Governorship election,saying it shows signs of improved public trust in the electoral process. Speaking to Democracy Radio in Ado Ekiti Okpala described voter turnout as “a turnaround worth noting” compared to previous off-cycle […]