The Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arrest the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, for contempt and disobedience of court orders. This decision follows a suit filed by the Action Alliance against INEC. The court’s ruling came after INEC failed to comply with a previous order directing the commission to recognize all state chairmen elected under the leadership of Adekunle Rufai Omoaje’s National Executive Committee. Justice Funmilola Demi Ajayi expressed displeasure at INEC’s stance on the matter and awarded a cost of ₦100,000 against…
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The Academic Staff Union of Universities has issued a 14 day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address longstanding demands affecting Nigeria’s university system or face a nationwide strike. This decision was made at the union’s National Executive Council meeting held on September 28, 2025, at the Yakubu Gown University, formerly University of Abuja. ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, stated that the ultimatum became necessary due to the persistent neglect of the education sector and the welfare of university lecturers by both Federal and State governments. “If at the end of the 14 days ultimatum the federal government fails to…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has apprehended a Togolese driver involved in a high-speed crash that left a pedestrian critically injured at the Adeniji Adele intersection on Lagos Island. The incident occurred on Monday, September 29, 2025, when the driver of a Mazda vehicle with registration number EPE 749 GS was reportedly driving at an unlawful speed. According to LASTMA, the motorist lost control and struck a pedestrian who was attempting to cross the road, resulting in severe injuries and extensive bleeding. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver attempted to flee the scene, but was swiftly pursued and apprehended by…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made a generous donation of 69 metric tons of dates to vulnerable populations in Nigeria through the United Nations World Food Programme. This donation was formally handed over in Abuja on Monday, September 29, 2025. According to the WFP Country Director, David Stevenson, the dates will directly benefit approximately 170,000 people in 34,000 households, with each household receiving 2 kilograms of dates. This donation is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing humanitarian efforts, aligning with the broader objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to create a more equitable and inclusive future for all. The…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has made it clear that it hasn’t suspended the proposed delineation of wards in Warri Federal Constituency as ordered by the Supreme Court. This clarification comes after reports suggested that the commission had halted the delineation process. According to INEC’s statement, “contrary to the report, the proposed delineation has not been suspended and no final decision has been taken on the matter”. The commission’s Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta Messi, explained that the matter has been referred to the Office of the National Security Adviser, and as a result, “we cannot take…
The Amuwo Odofin Local Government is working on redevelopment plans that may involve temporarily relocating the Agboju market. According to reports, traders at the market have been in a long standing dispute with the Federal Housing Authority over the ownership of the land, with the FHA wanting to develop the area. The FHA has been periodically asking the task force to remove the traders, citing that the land is part of the buffer zones of Festac Town, not meant for permanent structures. However, the traders have been resisting the move, arguing that they have been operating in the market for…
Persistent flooding in Lagos has been attributed to poor planning and bad habits by Mr. Saheed Adelakun, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Nigeria Integrated Social Housing Cooperative Society Ltd. According to Adelakun, the habit of dropping refuse indiscriminately must be brought to an end to mitigate the flooding problem. He emphasized that residents should learn to obey rules and regulations, stating that “our flooding problem is not just infrastructure, it is habit. You finish eating and drop bottles or can anywhere. Where do they end up at the end of the day? We should start by changing our…
The Nigeria Customs Service is set to launch a new one stop trade platform aimed at fast tracking clearance of goods and reducing manufacturing bottlenecks. According to Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, the platform will simplify manufacturers’ interactions with customs and other regulatory agencies, drastically reducing bureaucracy and enabling businesses to process documentation, resolve bottlenecks, and clear goods faster. The platform is designed to boost trade efficiency and competitiveness, making Nigeria’s manufacturing sector more competitive globally. Adeniyi emphasized the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy, stating that “manufacturing remains the backbone of any modern economy, and the…
The Federal Government has been urged to intervene in the ongoing strike by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) over a dispute with Dangote Refinery. Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, expressed concern over the government’s silence in the face of the strike, which has already begun to disrupt economic activities. Obi warned that the strike poses a serious threat to the welfare of Nigerians and the national economy. “The Federal Government must learn to nip in the bud labour crises that have the potential of creating further suffering for our already struggling…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has announced the closure of its application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session, effective September 30, 2025. This move marks the end of the second full cycle of the scheme, allowing NELFUND to finalize processing of pending applications and upkeep payments. According to NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, the portal will reopen in the second week of October 2025 for fresh applications into the 2025/2026 academic session and remain open until January 2026. Sawyerr urged schools to promptly update their students’ records, stressing that verification is key to accessing the interest-free loan. The closure of…
US President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the United States, sparking uncertainty in the Hollywood industry. Trump claimed that the US movie-making business has been “stolen” by other countries, justifying the steep levy. “Our movie making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing ‘candy from a baby’,” he said in a social media post. The move signals Trump’s willingness to extend protectionist trade policies into cultural industries, raising uncertainty for studios that depend heavily on international box-office revenue and cross-border co-productions. Studio executives are…
The Federal Government has declared October 1, 2025, a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the government, congratulating all Nigerians both at home and in the diaspora on this historic occasion. According to Dr. Tunji Ojo, “Nigerians should continue to uphold the patriotic spirit, unity, and resilience that have sustained the nation since independence in 1960.” He urged citizens to keep faith in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on national rebirth, economic transformation, and collective prosperity. As part of the celebrations, President…