Category: Politics

The President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr. Omar Touray, has called for a holistic approach to addressing non-tariff barriers in order to boost economic exchange and integration across the region. Non-tariff barriers refer to restrictions on trade that are not related to tariffs, including regulatory measures, customs delays, and…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, June 19, 2025, arraigned Adonu Kingsley Ifeanyi, a suspected Ponzi scheme operator, before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos. Adonu was arraigned on a five-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of…

By Prince Wiro Less than three months after his appointment, Mr. Goodluck Iheamnacho has reportedly resigned as the Administrator of Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. His resignation was said to have taken place on Friday, 20 June 2025. The exact reason for the resignation remains unclear. However, sources allege that hours before…

By Emamuzo Iboma Top Nigerian leaders, media professionals, and labour figures are set to gather in Abuja on Saturday, 21 June 2025, to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) at a national event themed “Redefining Media Practice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” In a press statement signed by Dr….

By Emamuzo Iboma The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday, 20 June 2025, raised the alarm over the rising cases of online scams involving fake recruitment and auction offers falsely attributed to the Service. It called on the public to remain alert and avoid falling prey to fraudsters. Speaking during a press briefing at the…

By Emamuzo Iboma President Bola Tinubu is facing criticism for failing to visit Yelwata in Benue State, the site of a recent massacre that left many dead and displaced. Reacting on social media, Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, said a true leader does not make excuses but takes action, especially…

Justice Ismail Ijelu of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja has convicted and sentenced one Nwamadi Monica, also known as Anozie C. Happiness, for a $196,000 fraud. Following the retirement of Justice Sherifah Solebo in 2022, the case restarted de novo and the defendants were re-arraigned in 2024 by the Lagos Zonal Directorate…

By Emamuzo Iboma Primate Elijah Ayodele, Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has claimed that he made numerous attempts to alert the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, about the recent attacks in Benue State but was repeatedly ignored. In a statement, the prophet said he had foreseen the incident weeks in advance and documented…

Justice Abiola Soladoye of the Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025, has convicted and sentenced a 44-year-old man, Oto Edet, to life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s nine-year-old daughter. His name will be registered in the Sexual Offenders Register as maintained by Lagos State. While delivering the judgment, Justice…

By Uko Okon Residents of Ikot Ebidang community and neighboring villages in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have filed a lawsuit against Natural Oilfield Services (Sterling Global), seeking compensation for environmental damage allegedly caused by a recent noxious gas discharge. The company, during an appraisal well drilling operation conducted between August 21…