The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has urged for collective action to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Meranda emphasized the need to eradicate the harmful practice, which continues to violate the rights of millions of girls and women. FGM involves the partial or total removal of female external genitalia for non-medical reasons, often performed on girls between infancy and adolescence. The practice is widely condemned as a violation of fundamental human rights, affecting health, security,…
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President Bola Tinubu has directed an inter-ministerial committee to investigate allegations that telecom providers are linking National Identification Numbers (NIN) to subscribers’ SIM cards without their consent. Sources within the Presidency disclosed that Tinubu issued the directive on Tuesday during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja. The committee includes National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy Dr. Bosun Tijani, and Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda. Tinubu, after receiving a briefing from the Minister of Interior,…
The Anambra State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic passing of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North State Constituency I. The government extended its condolences to the Speaker and members of the Anambra State House of Assembly, his family, and his constituents in a statement by the commissioner of information, Law Mefor. Mefor stated that security agencies have successfully apprehended the criminals responsible for this heinous act. His words: “Government commends the swift and decisive action of the security agencies, who worked tirelessly to fish out the criminals responsible…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has described the passing of the Alaperu of Iperu-Remo, Oba Adeleke Idowu-Basibo, as a shocking and irreplaceable personal loss. In a statement by his spokesman, Kayode Akinmade, Mr Abiodun called the late ruler, friend and confidant. The governor said he was devastated by the sudden passing of the highly distinguished, revered, and beloved traditional ruler. He added that Mr Idowu-Basibo’s reign brought peace and prosperity to Iperu-Remo, Ogun, and Nigeria. “To say the least, Oba Adeleke Adelekan Idowu-Basibo was a paragon of excellence,” Mr Abiodun stated. The governor noted that the late traditional ruler demonstrated excellence throughout…
Benue—An All Progressive Congress, APC, Councillorship aspirant in the last local government polls, Amedu Agaba and four others were Wednesday night reportedly killed in the escalating crisis between armed herdsmen and the locals of Okpomaju village in Okete Ward of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state.Several persons were also reported to have sustained injuries while about 10 others have been declared missing in the community. Recall that the crisis erupted earlier in the week when suspected armed herdsmen allegedly attacked the locals of Okpomaju who were on hunting expedition after mistaking them for enemies. Three lives were lost…
Lagos—Gunmen have invaded Ijegun Egba community, in Ori Ade Local Government area of Lagos State, leaving two persons dead and several others injured. The identities of the deceased were given as Gbenga Areagbo, a 40-year-old man who had been living with sickle cell, and Oladapo The gunmen, who stormed the area on Tuesday shooting sporadically, reportedly left with the bodies of the dead. Residents of the community, who now live in fear, said the invaders came from the other side of the riverine area. Some thugs stormed the jetty at Ijegun Egba, dispossessing people of their valuables and cash. Explaining,…
The Ondo State Government has taken a bold step toward becoming an agricultural hub by partnering with the ZNT AgriHub in association with Ondo state agricultural commodity association (OSACA)and other relevant stakeholders in agricultural business on mechanized systems of farming. The partnership aims to align with the Governor Aiyedatiwa led administration’s vision of ensuring food security and providing job opportunities for the youth The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Agriculture and Agri business, Mr Wemimo Akinsola disclosed this while playing host to the management team of ZNT AgiHub in his office, Alagbaka Akure. Mr Akinsola who stated that…
The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Thursday launched a campaign to combat driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. The initiative, aimed at reducing road crashes caused by impaired driving, is supported by the Federal Road Safety Corps, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, and various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, transport unions, and road safety advocacy groups. The FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, stated this in a statement. The campaign, which took place at the Jabi Central Motor Park, Abuja, sought to raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence and promote…
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has rejected the proposed 65 per cent increase in electricity tariffs. The TUC position is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of its first quarter of the 2025 National Administrative Council (NAC) meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. Addressing journalists after the meeting, Festus Osifo, president of TUC, said the NAC, on behalf of the congress, “strongly” condemned the proposed 65 per cent increase in electricity tariffs. “It is alarming that the government is considering this hike when the previous increment has already inflicted severe hardship on citizens. “This proposed increase…
Retired Major General Chris Jemitola, a former Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, has died after collapsing at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja on Thursday morning. Sources say he was quickly taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. The cause of his sudden collapse has not been disclosed. Jemitola served as Obasanjo’s ADC from 2003 to 2007 while holding the rank of colonel. Over the years, he advanced in his military career, taking on roles such as Director of Defence Information and Defence Attaché at Nigeria’s embassy in Brazil. Before retiring, he held…