The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, against the Department of State Services (DSS) and Meta Platforms Incorporated (formerly Facebook). Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgment, held that the suit filed by Sowore, also a
The Contractor handling the ongoing reconstruction work at the Oba Market in Benin City Engr. Shahid Mahmud has promised to complete and hand over the project to Edo State Government (EDSG) in the next two weeks. The contractor spoke to journalists at the Oba Market after Edo State Governor Senator
The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most. Rev. Adewale Martins, on Thursday, charged priests to ensure responsible online evangelism to tackle misinformation. Martins gave the charge at the 2026 Lagos Catholic Archdiocesan Chrism Mass at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the church service
Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno on Wednesday donated ₦150 million to the families of three military officers who lost their lives in recent attacks in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Mr Dauda Iliya, in Maiduguri. Iliya said that the donations were made
The President of the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV), Mrs Irene Awunah-Ikyegh, has urged Plateau Governor to take decisive, sustained action to protect lives and restore public confidence. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Awunah-Ikyegh said that the safety and security of citizens, particularly women and
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the successful conclusion of the banking sector recapitalisation programme initiated in March 2024. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, jointly signed by Dr Olubukola Akinwunmi, Director, Banking Supervision and Mrs Hakama Sidi-Ali, Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department
Six Nigerian and international media freedom organizations have written a joint letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to hold accountable those responsible former abuses against the media which occurred during and before his tenure, and take further action to reform Nigerian laws to ensure journalism is not criminalized.
Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okepbholo said his administration is the voice of Edo people speaking for the people through various projects embarked on across the state to improve their lives and secure their safety. Gov Okepbholo said his administration has stepped in as a voice of Edo people through
The Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, reiterated its commitment to the welfare and financial security of its personnel. Maj.-Gen. Julius Osifo, Director-General, Nigerian Army Finance Corporation (NAFIC), stated this during a sensitisation lecture on the Nigerian Army Personnel Insurance Scheme (NAPIS) and other welfare initiatives, held at the 1 Division Headquarters,
Mr Olohundare Jimoh, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, has warned Nigerians against ballot snatching during the 2027 general elections. Jimoh gave the warning on Wednesday during a sensitisation lecture for stakeholders on the dangers of electoral violence. The event was held at the