Parties Sign Peace Accord Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness Political parties and candidates have signed the first National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. The parties pledged to shun violence, hate speech, misinformation, personal attacks and other conduct capable of undermining the electoral process. The accord was signed in Abuja on Tuesday at a ceremony organised […]
Reps Minority Caucus Backs G100 Unity Bid For 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has backed the G100 Coalition’s efforts to unite opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections with a single presidential candidate. Minority Leader, Fredrick Agbedi, on Tuesday announced the caucus’ support after a strategic meeting with a G100 delegation as part of consultations on […]
Wike Orders Demolition of Buildings on Abuja Water Channels
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of buildings found to have been constructed on designated water channels across Abuja. Wike, who spoke on the recent flooding in the nation’s capital on Tuesday , said the government would no longer allow buildings or other […]
NDLEA Arrests ‘KC Luxury’ Over Alleged ₦39bn Cocaine Shipment
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an alleged Nigerian arrowhead of an international cocaine cartel and seized a 184.5kg cocaine consignment worth an estimated N39 billion. The suspect, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as “KC Luxury”, was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, while allegedly attempting to […]
FCCPC Probes Cement Price Surge, Suspected Price Manipulation
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has launched an investigation into possible manipulation of cement prices in Nigeria. The Commission in a statement on Tuesday says its preliminary findings suggest that cement prices may not be fully explained by prevailing market conditions. The statement by Ondaje Ijagwu, Director, Corporate Affairs […]
Lawyers’ Role Vital in Protecting Workers’ Rights, NSITF Tells NBA
By Chinedu Echianu Legal practitioners have been urged to play a more active role in protecting workers’ rights and strengthening the enforcement of laws governing workplace compensation and social security in Nigeria. The call is expected to take centre stage at a dedicated session by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) at the Nigerian […]
NCPC Begins Preparations for Next Pilgrimage Exercise
By Chinedu Echianu The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) says preparations for the commencement of the next Christian pilgrimage exercise will begin in earnest, with its Executive Secretary, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, reaffirming his commitment to making pilgrimage a rewarding and spiritually rejuvenating experience for Nigerian Christians. Adegbite disclosed this in Abuja while marking his 58th […]
Thailand to Review Pardon Rules After Drug Trafficker’s Release
By Oluwakemi Kindness Thailand’s justice minister has ordered a review of pardon criteria following public outrage over the release of an 85-year-old drug trafficker who served less than a decade of a life sentence. Laota Saenlee, a former anti-communist guerrilla linked to powerful Myanmar drug networks, was released from a maximum-security prison north of Bangkok […]
Two Students Killed in Philippines School Shooting
By Oluwakemi Kindness Two students have been killed in a school shooting in the Philippines on Tuesday after a ninth-grade student allegedly opened fire on a schoolmate before taking his own life. The incident occurred at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, a Catholic private institution in western Mindanao. Regional police spokeswoman Shella Chang said the suspect […]
Oluremi Tinubu Expands Food Bank Programme to Ogun State
By Oluwakemi Kindness Thousands of vulnerable residents in Ogun State are expected to benefit from a fresh food support initiative as First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, launches the zonal National Community Food Bank programme in the state today. The launch will take place in Makun, Sagamu, where food items will be distributed to indigent and vulnerable […]