The Lagos State Government has warned chairmen of Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) against altering Executive Committee (EXCO) lists approved by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. The warning was contained in an official memo dated March 4, 2026, […]
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday amended the recently signed Electoral Act 2026 to introduce a penalty of N10 million fine or two years’ imprisonment for individuals registered as members of two political parties simultaneously. The amendment bill, sponsored by […]
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Nigeria’s anti-corruption watchdog and mortgage industry regulators have begun a joint push to tackle fraud, fake agents and other malpractice in the country’s real estate and housing finance sector. The initiative is designed to tighten […]
By Jethro Ibileke Residents and business owners in Effurun and other parts of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have petitioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) over epileptic power supply and exorbitant billing of customers in the area. […]
A court in Ahmedabad has sentenced a Nigerian and a Zambian national to 20 years imprisonment for drug trafficking. The Special Court handling cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) also slammed a fine of Rs200,000 on […]
Following ongoing investigations into the kidnapping and murder of HRH Eze Francis Igwe, the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area, the police say they have arrested the mastermind behind the incident. Eze Francis Igwe, father of the […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Wednesday adjourned the case involving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its Ibadan elective convention indefinitely. The court also granted the parties leave to resolve the dispute amicably outside the courtroom. It […]
By Ayobami Okerinde Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Norwegian court after being found guilty of committing a sexual act without consent. The 19-year-old, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FK, […]
Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory Wednesday in a years-long trademark spat with US pop megastar Katy Perry. Designer Katie Perry accused her far more famous namesake of trademark infringement, […]
By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has described the claim that it has arrested Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja as entirely untrue. ICPC said this in reaction to a […]