Month: February 2025

Court Stops Police From Tendering DNA Test Result Against Ex-Minister Turaki

Abibat Babalola

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja on Tuesday restrained the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) from tendering a DNA test result against Kabiru Turaki, former Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs Minister. Turaki is involved in a paternity dispute with a lady, Hadiza Baffa. Justice Ekwo gave the order after counsel for the NPF, Inspector-General of Police and DCP Rita Oki Oyintare, M.L Anthony, who are 1st to 3rd respondents respectively, sought an adjournment to enable them to comply with the earlier court order. READ ALSO: Tinubu Unveils Strategic…

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Tinubu Unveils Strategic Reforms, Mulls Nigeria’s Emergence As Global Energy PowerHouse

Ganiyu Amodu

At the opening ceremony of the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) on February 25, 2025, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, delivered a compelling address outlining Nigeria’s ambitious plans to transform its energy sector. President Tinubu expressed unwavering confidence in Nigeria’s potential to become a global powerhouse in the energy industry. He attributed this potential to strategic reforms, innovative policies, and a steadfast commitment to sustainable development. “I stand before you with ongoing confidence in Nigeria’s potential to be a global…

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Prof. Jide Jimoh Elected Dean LASU’s Faculty Of Communication, Media Studies

Ganiyu Amodu

Professor Jide Peter Jimoh has emerged the new Dean of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Lagos State University, LASU. Jimoh was unanimously nominated and elected at the election held at the Digital Media and Research Centre, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Ojo Campus on Monday. In a statement issued to announce the outcome of the election, his emergence was said to have been ratified by the Board of Studies of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, after due deliberation. Jimoh who succeeds Professor Sunday Olayinka Alawode…

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‘Under Surveillance,’ Third Mainland Bridge Speed Cameras Now Operational

Ganiyu Amodu

. Minister gives details of what drivers, motorists on West Africa’s longest bridge should know   David Umahi, minister of works, says the federal government has installed surveillance cameras on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The minister spoke on Sunday during a stakeholder engagement meeting on the phase one and two of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway project. He said the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras on the bridge and beneath it will be inaugurated soon. Umahi added that officials of the ministry would be on standby to monitor the footage…

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Oba Oladipo Olaitan Is New Afenifere Leader

Ganiyu Amodu

The Deputy Leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, has emerged as the new leader of the foremost Yoruba group. Oba Olaitan assumed leadership following the death of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, as he was unanimously elected as the new leader. This was contained in a statement by the Secretary-General of the group, Chief Sola Ebiseni, who said Oba Olaitan would serve as the acting leader until the final burial of the late leader, Adebanjo. Ebiseni stated that the decision to appoint Oba Olaitan was reached after the…

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FULL LIST: US Excludes Nigeria, UK, Others From 2025 Visa-free Travel

Ganiyu Amodu

The United States, on Monday, released the list of eligible countries for its 2025 Visa Waiver Programme. The United Kingdom was excluded from the programme but remains eligible under specific conditions. The list also does not include any African countries, such as Nigeria, Ghana, or South Africa. While most of the VWP list remains unchanged, the addition of Romania marks a significant update. The US has also focused on enhancing security checks and prioritising countries with strong diplomatic ties and border security standards. According to the US Bureau of Consular…

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Alleged Defamation: Senator Natasha Sues Akpabio For ₦100bn

Abibat Babalola

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio for allegedly defaming her. The suit was filed before the Federal Capital Territory High Court on Tuesday with Akpabio and his senior legislative aide Mfon Patrick listed as second to third defendants. In the suit, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan through her lawyer, Victor Giwa, referred to Akpabio’s words published by his aide on his Facebook page with the title, “Is local content committee of the senate Natasha’s birthright?” where he stated that the claimant thought being a lawmaker is all…

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NNPP Suspends Four Federal Lawmakers Over ‘Anti-party Activities’

Abibat Babalola

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano state says it has suspended four of its national assembly members over alleged anti-party activities. Announcing the decision on Monday, Hashimu Dungurawa, NNPP chair in Kano, said their suspension followed “recent actions” that contradicted the party’s principles and objectives. The affected lawmakers are Kawu Sumaila, senator representing Kano south; Abdullahi Sani Rogo, lawmaker representing Rogo federal constituency; Abdullahi Rurum, representing Rano/Kibiya; and Ali Maadakin Gini, representing Dala federal constituency. READ ALSO: Fuel Scarcity Looms As Petroleum Marketers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over N100bn…

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Fuel Scarcity Looms As Petroleum Marketers Threaten Nationwide Strike Over N100bn Bridging Claims

Abibat Babalola

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to embark on a nationwide strike over the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (NMDPRA) non-payment of bridging claims totalling N100 billion. Bridging claims entails the cost of transporting petrol from depots to approved zones to ensure a uniform pump price across the country. In May 2022, IPMAN accused the NMDPRA of owing its members over N500 billion in bridging claims. Four months later, NMDPRA said it was making efforts to pay up the claims However, the matter remained…

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‘Milk of Kindness,’ How Hon. Prof. Obiageli Lilian Orogbu Is Spreading Democracy Dividends To Constituents

Efe Wellington

  A spotlight by Efe Wellington on community projects by Awka North and South Federal Constituency lawmaker, who is one of the only 17 female lawmakers in the Nigeria’s House of Representatives     Hon. Prof. Obiageli Lilian Orogbu, the lawmaker representing Awka North and South Federal Constituency, has been spreading democracy dividends to her constituents through various community projects. To show that she is deliberate about these actions, these are her words; ” My representation is centred on education, human capacity building/empowerment and infrastructure development. I am deeply committed…

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