Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Interior Minister Pledges To Eradicate Corruption In Correctional Centres. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has vowed to eliminate corruption in Nigeria’s correctional centres and shift their focus from punishment to rehabilitation and reintegration. Speaking at the second public hearing on alleged corruption and violations within the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in Abuja on Wednesday, Tunji-Ojo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to transforming the correctional system. He emphasised that correctional facilities should serve as centres for rehabilitation rather than condemnation. “When condemnation takes the place of correction, then the system has failed,” he stated. “We must change our…

Court Adjourns Andy Uba’s Arraignment Over Alleged N400 Million Fraud. A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the arraignment of former senator Andy Uba and his co-defendants to 17 March 2025, following delays in serving an amended charge on him. During Wednesday’s proceedings, the prosecution counsel, representing the Inspector General of Police (IGP), informed the court that the amended charge had yet to be served. Justice Inyang Ekwo, who presided over the case, noted that the previous order for substituted service did not cover the new charges. Seeking more time, the prosecution requested the court’s indulgence to…

Tinubu Appoints Two New Permanent Secretaries In Federal Civil Service. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the Federal Civil Service. The announcement was made in Abuja on Wednesday by Mrs Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF). The newly appointed officials are Mr Adeladan Olarinre, representing Oyo State, and Mr Mukhtar Muhammed, representing the North-West geopolitical zone. Commitment to Meritocracy and Excellence  According to Olotu, the appointments followed a rigorous and…

Ukraine Ready for Peace Talks As Trump Reads Zelensky’s Letter In Congress. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness for peace talks with Russia and the finalisation of a US minerals agreement, according to US President Donald Trump. This development comes just days after their contentious White House meeting, which led to a suspension of crucial US military aid to Kyiv. Since the televised dispute in the Oval Office, relations between Kyiv and Washington have strained significantly. However, Zelensky has taken steps to mend ties, stating on social media that their disagreement was “regrettable” and expressing his desire to…

LASU Demands Swift Justice For Murdered Former Student. Lagos State University (LASU) has called for swift justice following the alleged murder of its former student, Adedamola Ogunbode, popularly known as Horlar. In a statement released on Tuesday by the university’s Deputy Registrar and Coordinator, Centre for Information and Public Relations, Oluwayemisi Thomas-Onashile, LASU expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident. Ogunbode, a 28-year-old Political Science Education graduate, had been missing since 16 January 2025. His mutilated body was later discovered by security agencies, buried within a church compound in the Ojo area of Lagos. The prime suspect, a…

US Bureau Of Counterterrorism Commends Nigerian Air Force For Efforts Against Terrorism. The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has praised the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information for the NAF, Group Captain Kabiru Ali, confirmed the commendation. Jessica Long, the Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism, commended the NAF during a high-level meeting in Abuja. She acknowledged the Nigerian military’s recent successes in disrupting terrorist networks and highlighted its adoption of innovative,…

Rivers State Governor Recognises Reinstated Lawmakers In Landmark Move. Rivers State, Governor Siminalayi Fubara has formally recognised 27 State House of Assembly members, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, following a Supreme Court ruling that reinstated the lawmakers. The decision marks a turning point in a political saga that has gripped the state for over 17 months. The crisis began when the Amaewhule-led lawmakers, loyalists of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In response, Governor Fubara declared their seats vacant, sparking a protracted…

NDLEA Auctions Seized Properties To Dismantle Drug Cartel Networks. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has auctioned properties and assets seized from convicted drug traffickers, with the total value running into millions of naira. Speaking at the auction in Abuja on Tuesday, NDLEA Chairman, retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa, assured the public of a fair and transparent process. He emphasised that the exercise was designed to dismantle the financial networks of drug cartels and serve as a deterrent to illicit activities. Marwa noted that in the past, convicted traffickers would return to their assets after serving jail…

Miyetti Allah President Abdullahi Bello Bodejo Released After Two Months In Detention. The President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Alhaji Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, has been released after spending over two months in detention. His release was confirmed on Tuesday by the organisation’s Publicity Secretary, Mallam Suleiman Tasiu, in a Facebook post. Bodejo regained his freedom following a ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, which cleared him of any wrongdoing in connection with the assault on a retired senior military officer in December 2024. The court ordered his immediate release, bringing an end to the legal…

Two Internet Fraudsters Jailed In Abuja. Two suspected internet fraudsters, Godwin Christopher and Temitope Ature Mario, have been sentenced to one year in prison by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed in a statement on Tuesday night that Justice M.Y. Halilu convicted the pair after they pleaded guilty to separate one-count charges of internet fraud. Christopher was found guilty of attempting to cheat by personation after creating a fake Facebook account under the name Annita Scott, pretending to be an American from Atlanta, Georgia. His…

Notorious Kidnapper Killed In Failed Rescue Attempt In Kaduna State. A notorious kidnapper, Salisu Mohammed, widely known by his alias Dogo Saleh, has been killed in Kwassau Forest, located in the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The incident occurred during a failed rescue operation mounted by armed bandits, marking a significant breakthrough in the ongoing battle against criminality in the region. The confrontation unfolded late on 4 March 2025, when security operatives launched an operation aimed at capturing another infamous bandit leader, Abdu Musa, alias Kanabaro, known for terrorising travellers along the Abuja-Kaduna Highway. However, as the…

Tyrone Mings Leads Aston Villa To Redemption In European Triumph. Tyrone Mings put his past mistakes behind him as Aston Villa secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Club Brugge in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. The England defender, who conceded a costly penalty against the Belgian side in the group stage, delivered a stellar performance to help Villa take a significant step towards the quarter-finals. A Night of Redemption Mings’ previous error had been brutally criticised by manager Unai Emery, who called it “the biggest mistake I have witnessed in my career”. However, the defender…