Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has revealed plans to establish a state security force to tackle insecurity in the state. The new security outfit will be drawn from local communities and will be trained, supported, and allied with security forces to strengthen defense mechanisms against unique threats facing the state. According to Governor AbdulRazaq, the state is exploring the possibility of having its own civilian task force to complement existing security efforts. Members of the planned security outfit will be recruited from local communities, trained, and equipped to work with other allied security agencies. The new task force will work…
Author: Omolemi Eboisetale
The Lagos State Government has shut down the Ojota Chemical Market due to alleged non compliance with fire safety directives. The closure follows disagreements between the government and traders over the purchase of fire extinguishers. According to reports, the Lagos State Environmental Safety and Management Control directed every chemical dealer to acquire a 6kg acid powder fire extinguisher. The commission offered to supply the extinguishers at ₦25,000 each, but traders claimed they could source the same item for ₦17,000 in the open market. Despite claims by traders that they had complied with the directive, the commission accused them of non…
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that it has not received the official court order directing it to suspend the enforcement of the tinted glass permit regulation across the country. This statement comes after human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong shared a copy of a Federal High Court order restraining the police from enforcing the regulation. A Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, had issued an interim order on October 3, 2025, instructing the police to suspend enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy pending the determination of the substantive case. The case, Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, was filed by lawyer…
The Nigerian government and Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, have agreed to settle a $32.8 million fine imposed on Meta for alleged data privacy violations involving Nigerian users out of court. The settlement discussions have advanced appreciably, and both parties are eager to resolve the matter amicably. According to Adeola Adedipe, Meta’s lawyer, “The draft terms of settlement have been exchanged,” and the parties are now waiting to return with settlement terms for adoption as a consent judgment. The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) had fined Meta $32.8 million for allegedly breaching Nigeria’s Data Protection…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has expressed his support for the Dangote Refinery, urging Nigerians to prioritize local job creation over dependence on foreign fuel imports. According to Oshiomhole, a monopoly that creates jobs in Nigeria is preferable to an import monopoly. “Would you prefer a monopoly that creates jobs in Nigeria than an import monopoly, which is the PPPRA?” he asked. The senator believes the refinery needs time to stabilize and mature, having commenced production less than two years ago. He emphasized the importance of local job creation, citing the refinery’s potential to reduce dependency on fuel imports and create sustainable…
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated that Abia State is vital to Nigeria’s economic development plan, citing significant investments in the state as proof. Represented by Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, Tinubu made this assertion during the inauguration of seven roads in Aba. The newly inaugurated roads include Gabriel Nwosu Road, Ajiwe Road, Pepple’s Road, Ndoki Road, Umuatako and Ohanku Roads, and Port Harcourt Road. According to Tinubu, these roads have restored Aba’s lost glory. “Abia’s importance in Nigeria’s economic development plan is the reason the government is completing the Umuahia Aba Motorway, costing N66 billion,” he stated. Tinubu also…
President Bola Tinubu has traveled to Jos, Plateau State, to attend the funeral prayers of Nana Lydia Yilwatda Goshwe, the mother of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Professor Nantewe Yilwatda Goshwe. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu will also address church leaders across the North at the COCIN Church headquarters in Jos. The President’s visit is a gesture of goodwill and support to the APC Chairman and his family during this difficult time. Tinubu had earlier condoled with Professor Yilwatda following the passing of his mother at 83…
US President Donald Trump has called on Israel to “immediately stop the bombing of Gaza” after Hamas agreed to release hostages and accepted some terms of his 20 point peace plan. Trump believes Hamas is “ready for a lasting peace” and wants Israel to halt its military operations to facilitate the safe release of hostages. Trump stated, “Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly! Right now, it’s far too dangerous to do that. We are already in discussions on details to be worked out. This is not about…
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Mohbad, has requested the Lagos State government to prosecute his daughter in law, Omowunmi Aloba, and others indicted in the Coroner’s verdict into his son’s death. In a letter written by his lawyer, Wahab Shittu, SAN, Aloba expressed concern over the lack of prosecutorial action taken by the authorities despite clear judicial findings. The Coroner’s Inquest had held that the actions of the auxiliary nurse, Feyisayo Ogedengbe, who administered an injection to Mohbad shortly before his death, were both “unlawful and professionally negligent.” The Coroner also held Mohbad’s wife responsible for treating…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized harmful cosmetic products worth over ₦170 million and shut down 10 shops in Abuja for violating Nigeria’s food and drug regulations. The agency’s enforcement team confiscated products including Wenicks Capsules, Maxman Capsules, Boobs Enlargement supplements, and Skin Whitening Vitamin Gummies, among others. NAFDAC’s enforcement action revealed that two Chinese supermarkets in Jabi District were selling unregistered food products labeled solely in Chinese, violating the agency’s mandatory English language labeling requirement. Eight cosmetics shops at Wuse Market were also shut down for selling banned, expired, and unregistered cosmetics,…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, has called on President Bola Tinubu to consider establishing a seaport in the South East to boost commerce and improve economic activities in the region. He made the appeal on Friday during a reception at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba, Abia State, where the president was hosted after commissioning a number of projects. Kalu expressed gratitude to the president for his ongoing contributions to the South East through state governments but emphasized the need for a port that would serve the predominantly trading population of the region. “Mr President,…
Apple has removed the ICEBlock app and similar apps from its App Store that were used to track the movements of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The decision comes after pressure from the Trump administration, which claimed the apps endangered officer safety. According to Apple, “Based on information we’ve received from law enforcement about the safety risks associated with ICEBlock, we have removed it and similar apps from the App Store”. The ICEBlock app allowed users to anonymously report ICE agent sightings in real time. Its removal has sparked debate, with some arguing it puts ICE agents at…