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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a digital platform that will make its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes seamless, more accessible and ultimately curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The portal was unveiled at a press conference to flag off the digitisation of the […]
Over a month after the expiration of Emergency Rule in Rivers State and the re-instatent of the democratically elected governor of the state, Similar Fubara, the Supreme Court has reserved judgement in a suit challenging the declaration of a state of emergency in the sate by President Bola Tinubu. A seven man panel of the […]
The House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) has declared the Dangote Refinery and other modular refineries across Nigeria as assets of strategic national interest, urging all stakeholders to unite in protecting and promoting them as catalysts for national growth. Committee chairman, Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, made the declaration on Monday in Abuja, emphasising […]
The Kenyan government has started the process to extradite former British soldier, Robert James Purkiss, to stand trial for the 2012 alleged murder of Agnes Wanjiru.
A 36-year-old Nigerian immigrant, Gbemisola Akayinode, has been charged with felony murder in Texas after allegedly leaving her 9-year-old daughter, Oluwasikemi, to die from extreme heat inside a parked car while she was at work. According to court documents, the tragic incident occurred on July 1, 2025, when Akayinode drove to her job at the […]
The Senate Minority Whip, Senator Osita Ngwu, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the son and grandson of the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro. Senator Moro, who represents Benue South Senatorial District, lost his son, Victor Moro, and his grandson within a span of 24 hours, a tragedy that has thrown his […]
The Federal Government has been urged to provide sustainable power supply and free internet connectivity in primary and secondary schools across the country to enable quality and effective learning for students. Education and digital inclusion advocate Ademola Adeyemi-King made the call through his AdeImpact initiative, stating that access to electricity and the internet is no longer […]
When organizations grow, compliance and governance issues are compounded. What once was easily done with a small team—managing policies, approvals and records, relying on physical forms—before too long becomes unmanageable. Important decision records get buried under emails, key documents are buried in folders, and accountability is unclear. All this adds risk to the potential for […]
In a symbolic gesture promoting mentorship and gender inclusion, Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Monday, ‘vacated’ his seat for a teenage girl, Joy Ogah, allowing her to act as Vice President of Nigeria for one day. The inspiring event took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, during a courtesy visit by a delegation from PLAN […]
The trial of the Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, on terrorism charges, has been fixed for November 19 by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial scheduled to hold October 21 was shifted to November 19 by Justice Emeka Nwite, following the absence of Counsel to DSS, Mohammed Abubakar. The […]
