The IPC’s Centre for Safety and Protection of Journalists (I-CSPJ) has expressed deep concern and disapproval following reports of a police invasion at ABN TV during a live program titled “Youth Rendezvous” on Tuesday. The incident resulted in the forced arrest of a guest, Mr. Udensi Donald. According to I-CSPJ’s field monitor, police officers stormed…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the European Union Erasmus+ programme, is committed to developing graduates equipped with the necessary skills to drive Nigeria’s sustainable development, according to Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of State for Education. Dr. Sununu made this announcement during the inaugural Erasmus+ National Information Day in Abuja, where he highlighted the…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised accusations against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, claiming that his government operates with a bias towards Christians, neglecting the skilled and talented Muslim population in Nigeria for key political appointments. Professor Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of MURIC, voiced these concerns during the recent national conference of the Supreme…
Renowned cyber-security specialist Chidiebere Ihediwa has proposed a novel approach for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in dealing with arrested educated online fraudsters, commonly known as “Yahoo Boys.” Ihediwa suggests that the EFCC should focus on re-orienting these individuals towards becoming information technology (IT) specialists or cyber-security experts instead of allowing them to…
The Supreme Court is set to deliver final judgments in 13 gubernatorial election cases on Friday, January 19, 2024, in compliance with the Constitution’s time-bound nature of political cases. According to the law, these cases must be concluded within 60 days, after which they become statute barred. Among the states awaiting verdicts are Nasarawa, Delta,…
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has urged Nigerian states to promptly access the remaining $329.52 million from the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. This call comes as he inaugurated a Federal Cares Steering Committee (FCSC) for the programme in Abuja. The NG-CARES initiative, supported by a $750…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged for fairness and justice for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers in the state who were removed from office by the Court of Appeal. Governor Mutfwang, whose own election was annulled by the appellate court but reinstated by the Supreme Court, emphasized the importance of equity in this…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a 21-day suspension of its plan to restrict Glo subscribers from calling MTN lines. This decision comes after the NCC had earlier approved the partial disconnection of Globacom’s network from MTN’s due to unpaid interconnect charges. In a statement by the Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Mouka, the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has amended its charges against the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in an FCT High Court. Initially facing six counts, Emefiele is now confronted with a 20-count charge related to alleged breaches of procurement procedures in awarding a contract to April1616 Investment…
The Ogun State Police have taken action against officers involved in a viral video that showed them assaulting and extorting a 24-year-old woman, Soyemi Funmilola, at a checkpoint near the Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode. Following the victim’s report of the assault and extortion on January 23, 2024, the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID)…