KWAM-1, Comfort Bob: Lawyers, aviation experts blast FG
By Henry Ojelu, Gabriel Ewepu & Dickson Omobola LAGOS — Shock, indignation yesterday greeted the Federal Government’s release of Comfort Bob, the Ibom Air passenger who caused a stir at…
High cost of traditional marriage rites destroying marriage institution in Igbo land, cleric warns
…It is relatively cheap, depends on communities; but cheap compared to other tribes …It is caused by greed of kinsmen —Abia monarch …Igbo should streamline, unify traditional marriage costs -Ebonyi…
CCB jurisdiction extends to private firms with govt shares — AGF
…EFCC condemns anticipatory asset declaration By Obas Esiedesa The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, has said the jurisdiction of the Code of Conduct…
FG to unveil new inter-agency national counter-terrorism strategy 2025
By Kingsley Omonobi In its determination to confront emerging security challenges, particularly terrorism, kidnapping and cyberspace related frauds, National Security Adviser, NSA, has announced plans to strengthen inter-agency coordination and…
NMA raises alarm over mental health crisis among doctors
Kwara State chapter of Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, has expressed concern over the the growing mental health challenges and well-being of doctors in Nigeria. Chairman of the association, Prof. AbdulRahman…
Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian troops doubt quick ceasefire, reject territorial concessions
By Nkiruka Nnorom, with agency report As the US President, Donald Trump, and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, meet on Friday at Alaska, Ukrainian soldiers have expressed little faith in…
Sowore leads protest to NYSC HQ over ‘unjust’ treatment of corps member, Ushie Uguamaye
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA—Activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, yesterday led a protest to the headquarters of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Abuja, demanding the immediate release of the…
NAFDAC seizes 10,000 cartons of fake goods
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) reports that over 10,000 cartons of unregistered tomato paste and cosmetic products were seized at the Lagos Trade Fair…
Drainage: Lagos to divert traffic on Osborne Road
The Lagos State Government has released a plan to divert traffic around Osborne Road in Ikoyi, Eti-Osa Local Government for two days, specifically Friday, Aug. 15 to Sunday, Aug. 17.…
Miyetti Allah calls for dialogue with Oyo govt over alleged indiscriminate arrests
By Adeola Badru The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Fulani Socio-Cultural Association has called for dialogue with the Oyo State Government, expressing concerns over the alleged indiscriminate arrests of its members…