Some parents and guardians in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, have protested the alleged failure of the state government to place their wards in secondary schools despite meeting the requirements for admission. The parents, who spoke in Ikere-Ekiti, said they had been seeking a resolution to the issue since August, expressing disappointment that their children were still…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African countries to end the export of raw mineral resources and prioritise local processing and value addition to ensure the continent derives greater economic benefits from its natural wealth. Tinubu made the call in New York during a high-level roundtable on critical minerals held on the sidelines of…
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has rejected findings by an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal concerning an alleged corrupt arrangement linked to the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. The tribunal, in its final award delivered in Paris, found that Malami and Leno Adesanya, promoter of Sunrise Power and…
The Abia State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged theft and sale of a four-day-old baby in the state. The suspects were reportedly arrested following an investigation into the disappearance of the newborn from his mentally unstable mother. According to the police, preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects allegedly conspired to take…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has pledged to sustain the development programmes of the current administration if elected governor in 2027. Adeola said his administration would build on existing projects and policies rather than abandon ongoing initiatives, with a focus on continuity,…
Nigeria has recorded what has been described as West Africa’s first telerobotic surgery, in a major milestone for technology-driven healthcare and advanced surgical care. The procedure was performed at the Redeemer’s Health Village in Mowe, Ogun State, during the weekend as part of efforts to expand access to specialised medical services through technology. The surgery…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has renewed his disagreement with some governors of the All Progressives Congress over his proposed Rainbow Coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on TVC’s Journalists’ Hangout, Wike dismissed concerns that the coalition could weaken the APC, insisting that its primary objective is to mobilise support…
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed allegations of land grabbing levelled against the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, describing the claims as false, misleading and without factual basis. The Command, in a statement, said the allegations were part of information circulating in the public domain concerning the police commissioner and certain land-related matters. It…
The Federal Government has said there is currently no plan to increase electricity tariffs, assuring electricity consumers that there is no immediate proposal for another tariff hike. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this during a media parley, where he addressed concerns surrounding electricity pricing and developments in the power sector. Tegbe said the…
The Federal Government has threatened to shut down the Lagos section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway within two weeks over safety breaches and persistent vandalism along the project corridor. The government raised concerns over activities that could endanger motorists and other road users, as well as the alleged destruction and removal of critical infrastructure installed…
