An Area Court in Jos on Monday sentenced a teenager, Felix Obed, to 18 months imprisonment for trespass and theft of a door valued at N10,000. The judge, Irene Pati, sentenced the 19-year-old after he pleaded guilty to the charges.Pati, however, gave the convict an option of N30,000 fine for the theft offence and six…
By Adeyemi David The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for reintroducing the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the state. The party’s spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, described the move as proactive and a demonstration of responsible governance aimed at promoting environmental cleanliness and safeguarding public health. In…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for increased investment in the well-being of women and children, stressing that it is crucial for building a healthier and more sustainable future for Nigeria. Adeyeye made the call during NAFDAC’s commemoration of International…
The Nigeria Customs Service has expressed deep regret over a fatal incident that occurred along the Osogbo axis on 15th March 2026, which has attracted widespread attention due to a video circulating on social media and a subsequent statement by the Osun State Police Command. In a statement, the Oyo/Osun Area Command said its patrol…
Residents of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, fled their homes in panic early Monday following two explosions and sustained gunfire during a coordinated attack by Boko Haram terrorists on areas around Dala, Bulamari, and Ajilari-Cross in Konduga. According to sources, the attack began around 12:35 a.m. at Ajilari-Cross when insurgents opened fire, prompting a…
By Seun Ibiyemi The benchmark index of the Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) closed the week on a positive note as the All-Share Index (ASI) and market capitalisation advanced by 0.73 per cent, adding N924 billion to investors’ wealth. At the close of trading for the week, the NGX All-Share Index rose to 198,407.30 points, while…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Bola Tinubu to direct an investigation into the N5.9 billion reportedly spent on the rebranding of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The call was disclosed in a statement shared on the organisation’s account…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on businesses and government to adopt urgent measures to mitigate the impact of escalating energy costs on Nigeria’s economy, warning that the trend could threaten the sustainability of many small and medium enterprises. In an advisory note titled “Mitigating the Impact…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dayo Mobereola, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to promoting greater participation of women in Nigeria’s maritime sector, stressing that sustainable growth in the industry requires the active contributions of both men and women. Mobereola made the statement while delivering the keynote…
..As reforms raise capital inflows by 200% By Seun Ibiyemi The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Olayemi Cardoso has said reforms in Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) market have significantly improved liquidity, restored investor confidence, and stabilised the Naira. Cardoso made the remarks on Thursday in Lagos while delivering a distinguished Alumni Lecture at St. Gregory’s…
