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Nigerian Pastor, 18-year-old son detained in Benin Republic for nearly four months — RULAAC
Jeremiah Adeshina The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the reported prolonged detention of a Nigerian pastor, Pastor Alabo Ika Pere, and his 18-year-old son, David Alabo, in Cotonou, Republic of Benin. RULAAC, in a…
Read More »EFCC drags man to court over alleged N700m stolen funds
EFCC drags man to court over alleged N700m stolen funds Michael Olumide Alabi Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Lagos Zonal Directorate 1, has arraigned Osaretin Osagiede before the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja over an alleged N700 million fraud. Osagiede was arraigned on Friday, September 4, 2026,…
Read More »Agriculture, technology investment can curb youth migration — Muloni
Tony Okoh, Uyo A Senior Finance Business Partner based in Nairobi, Kenya, Brian Muloni, has said Africa’s weak economy and shortage of formal employment are driving a growing number of young Africans to migrate to the United States, Europe and other Western countries in search of…
Read More »Awujale stool: Fusengbuwa challenges Ogun govt’s suspension of selection process
Jeremiah Adeshina The struggle over the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland has taken a legal turn, as the Fusengbuwa Ruling House has dragged the Ogun State Government and the Awujale Afobaje Kingmakers Council before the state High Court over the stalled process…
Read More »Lagos Police launch campaign to curb political, digital thuggery among youth
Michael Olumide Alabi Lagos State Police Command has intensified its engagement with young people through a peace walk and the launch of a campaign against political and digital thuggery as part of activities marking the 2026 International Youth Day. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command,…
Read More »Olukoya marks birthday, one year in office, gives gifts to petty traders
Michael Olumide Alabi It was a double celebration on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at the Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa Constituency Office, Alaagba, Orile-Agege LCDA, as Hon. Temitope Aminat Tele Olukoya marked her birthday and one year in office with constituents. The celebration attracted party members, political…
Read More »Ise-Se celebration: Baale of New Oko-Oba advocates unity, cultural preservation
Michael Olumide Alabi Baale of New Oko-Oba, High Chief (Prince) Ajibola Arowolo, has urged Yoruba men and women, irrespective of their religious affiliations, to rediscover and understand their traditional roots and cultural heritage. Arowolo, who is also the Oloriebi of the Olarookun Family, made the call…
Read More »Coastal road, third mainland bridge: Lagos Police arrest suspected vandals, recover exhibits
Michael Olumide Alabi Lagos State Police Command has arrested 39 suspects in connection with various criminal activities, including vandalism, stealing, armed robbery and cultism, across the state in August 2026. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Olayiwola Fatai, disclosed this during a press briefing held…
Read More »Gas leak: S4C calls for independent probe after Bille explosion injures woman
Stanley Ihedigbo Spaces for Change (S4C), a civil society organisation focused on human rights, environmental justice and extractive-sector accountability, has called for an independent technical investigation into an explosion that occurred in Bille Kingdom, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, leaving a woman with severe burn…
Read More »AGFCS raises alarm over foreign Aid Bill, says mandatory NGO registration threatens rights
Stanley Ihedigbo Action Group on Free Civic Space (AGFCS) has called on the National Assembly to halt moves to pass the Foreign Aid Regulation, Disclosure and Transparency Bill, warning that the proposed legislation could place additional restrictions on civil society organisations (CSOs) and undermine freedom of association…
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