The Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Bar Association’s Section on Public Interest and Development Law (NBA-SPIDEL) have agreed to set up a joint committee to review the existing tinted permit regulations across the country. The move follows growing public complaints over alleged harassment of motorists and calls for a clearer legal framework guiding the use of tinted vehicle windows. NBA-SPIDEL Chairman, Professor Paul Ananaba, made the disclosure in Ikeja during an interactive session held ahead of the association’s upcoming annual conference in Akwa Ibom. He said the collaboration with the police seeks to ensure that the policy better serves…
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The President and Chief Executive Officer of the African Development Studies Centre (ADSC), Sir Victor Walsh Oluwafemi, has condemned the recent circulation of false information regarding the health of Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun. He described the claims as misleading and harmful to public integrity, urging Nigerians to uphold truth and dignity in public discourse. In a statement released on Thursday, Sir Oluwafemi said it was regrettable that some individuals and media outlets published unverified stories suggesting that Minister Edun had lost control of his hands and knees. He dismissed the reports as “reckless, medically unfounded, and completely false,” stressing…
A United States federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to suspend the planned mass layoffs of federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown. The ruling came after the White House announced intentions to terminate up to 10,000 employees as part of its cost-cutting measures. District Judge Susan Illston of San Francisco issued a temporary restraining order following a lawsuit filed by major labor unions, which argued that the layoffs were unlawful and politically driven. In her decision, Illston described the move as “not ordinary,” noting that many affected workers were unable to access their government email accounts to receive…
Madagascar’s ousted president, Andry Rajoelina, has confirmed for the first time that he fled the country between October 11 and 12, following “explicit and extremely serious threats” to his life. The presidency issued a statement late Wednesday revealing that Rajoelina departed amid escalating political unrest and demonstrations that have plunged the island nation into crisis. Reports indicate that Rajoelina was evacuated aboard a French military plane on Sunday. On Monday, he stated that he had taken refuge in a “safe place” without providing further details. The ousted president accused the National Assembly of colluding with the military to remove him…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel will resume “intense fighting” in Gaza if Hamas does not release all hostages by Saturday. This warning underscores the fragile nature of the current ceasefire agreement, which has temporarily halted more than 15 months of conflict in the region. The truce agreement stipulates that hostages held by Hamas are to be released in exchange for Palestinians in Israeli custody, with the process to occur in batches. So far, five hostage-prisoner swaps have been successfully completed. However, delays in releasing the remaining hostages and the bodies of deceased captives have put the…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Eterna Plc, Olumide Adeosun, has highlighted the critical role of targeted funding in boosting Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) consumption in Nigeria. He emphasized that while compressed natural gas has gained increasing government attention, LPG usage has remained stagnant despite its significant benefits for households and the environment. Adeosun noted that LPG, as a cleaner and more efficient alternative to traditional fuels like firewood and kerosene, has the potential to improve public health and reduce environmental degradation. He urged policymakers to implement incentives that would support investment in the LPG sector, including infrastructure…
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has announced a new policy aimed at easing the financial burden on motorists in the state. He directed that traffic offenders should not be charged more than ₦10,000, reversing previous practices where drivers reportedly paid as much as ₦50,000 for violations. Governor Soludo made the announcement during a mega rally at Chuba Ikpeazu Stadium, Onitsha, organized by transport stakeholders to endorse his second-term re-election bid. “Starting from October 14, 2025, the maximum fine payable for any traffic offence in the state will be capped at ₦10,000, regardless of the nature of the offence,” he…
A former presidential aide, Senator Ita Enang, has urged the Federal Government to sue the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) for contempt over the union’s warning strike, which commenced on Monday. Enang, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made this assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) yesterday in Abuja. He argued that ASUU’s demand for unpaid salaries was in contravention of a court order obtained in 2023, which stated that the union was not entitled to salaries while on strike. Enang said: “They are going on strike to compel the Federal Government…
The Federal Government has launched the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide network of employability hubs aimed at tackling unemployment and promoting dignified, inclusive, and transformative work for Nigerians. The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, announced the initiative during the Mastercard Foundation Annual Nigeria Partner Convening held in Lagos. According to the Minister, the project is a key component of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to connect trained Nigerians to real job opportunities and strengthen the country’s labour market infrastructure. “The National Job Centres will integrate digital job matching, data tracking, and career advisory…
In a significant political development, Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah of Enugu State, together with the influential Enugu South Advocates group, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This move aligns with Governor Mbah’s recent defection and signals a major shift in the state’s political landscape. The announcement was made during a rally at Michael Okpara Square in Enugu, where Hon. Uche Kelvin Edeh, leader of the Enugu South Advocates, affirmed the group’s commitment to the APC. Edeh explained that the decision was the result of careful reflection on the state’s political direction…
Hamas has announced that it has returned the remains of all deceased Israeli hostages within its reach, following the ongoing exchange agreements with Israel. The declaration came as the Israeli military confirmed the transfer of two additional bodies to the Red Cross in Gaza. Since the ceasefire agreement brokered earlier this week, Hamas has released 20 surviving hostages in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. Prior to Wednesday, seven of the 28 known deceased hostages’ remains had been returned, with an eighth later identified as not being a former hostage. The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, said…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed disappointment over the growing trend of state governors abandoning projects initiated by their predecessors. He described the practice as wasteful and counterproductive to Nigeria’s development goals. Jonathan spoke during the commissioning of the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, where he recalled how several projects he started as governor were left unattended after he assumed the office of Vice President. He lamented that such neglect discourages continuity and long-term progress. “When I was governor, we initiated several projects to develop Bayelsa, particularly in the tourism and hospitality sectors,” Jonathan said. “We supported…