Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has disclosed that he and his colleagues have petitioned the governments of the United States, United Kingdom and Canada to impose visa restrictions on Senator Francis Fadahunsi over alleged threats and incitement of […]
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The Rivers State Government has dismissed reports of a renewed disagreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and members of the State House of Assembly over the 2026 Appropriation Bill. The government described the reports as misleading, insisting that there is no […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered more than N115 billion and $81 million in outstanding statutory levies owed to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) by oil companies between 2021 and 2023. The disclosure was made on […]
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and the Federal Government to ensure that the August 15 Osun State governorship election is conducted transparently and […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to urgently address reported cases of political violence, threats and intimidation ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. SERAP warned that the August […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has included the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, Dr Francis Olugbenga Ajala, and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, on the ballot for Saturday’s Osun State governorship election. The decision comes just days […]
Senator Francis Fadahunsi has arrived at the Osun State Police Command headquarters in Osogbo for questioning over his controversial remarks captured in a viral video ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East Senatorial District in the National […]
The Egbe Amofin O’odua, a forum of Yoruba lawyers, has rejected the 2026 national election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), declaring that it does not recognise the results of the poll or the process through which they were produced. […]
The Lagos State Government has advised motorists and commuters to avoid the Pen Cinema–Agege corridor on Wednesday as increased vehicular and pedestrian movement is expected around the area. The warning follows the planned commissioning of the Fresh Food Hub at […]
The Ogun State Government has sealed Dahua Paper Company Limited in Owiwi Village, Abeokuta, over alleged illegal waste disposal and open burning of industrial waste. The enforcement action was carried out by the Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA), following […]