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Grandfather Arrested for Selling Daughter’s Baby for N700,000

Oyo State law enforcement officials have apprehended a grandfather on charges of forcibly taking custody of his daughter’s newborn baby in Oyo town and subsequently selling the infant to a baby trafficking operation located in Abia for a sum of N700,000. The investigation led to the arrest of five individuals suspected of collaborating with the […]

ECOWAS Parliament Divided on Military Intervention in Niger

A division emerged within the ECOWAS Parliament on Saturday regarding the consideration of military action as a viable approach to address the prevailing political turmoil in Niger Republic and to reinstate civil governance. During a virtual extraordinary assembly, members deliberated on strategies to curtail military encroachment into the political sphere of the region, with contrasting […]

IITA to Collaborate with FG to Enhance Food Security

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has expressed its readiness to collaborate closely with the Federal Government to enhance food security within the country. Mr. Simeon Ehui, the Director-General of IITA, made this announcement during an interaction with State House Correspondents following a courtesy visit to Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Presidential Villa […]

Reps Threatens Action Against AMCON, Others Over Racketeering

The House of Representatives has issued a stern warning, indicating its willingness to exercise constitutional authority over the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), the Budget Office, and the Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON). The warning was delivered by Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, Chairman of the ad hoc committee investigating allegations of job racketeering […]

Tinubu Embraces Diplomacy to Resolve Political Niger Crisis

President Bola Tinubu appears to have softened his stance against the leaders of the military coup in Niger, with the administration appearing to back efforts to pursue a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing political crisis. Tinubu hosted former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor and 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, who has stepped in […]

Senate Defers Confirmation of El-Rufai, Others

Sen. Abdullahi Gumel, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), has successfully transmitted the list of 45 confirmed ministerial nominees to the Presidency. Gumel shared this update during a press briefing held in Abuja on Tuesday. Following a recent Senate session, a total of 45 ministerial nominees were confirmed on […]

Analysts Caution ECOWAS on Military Action Against Niger

As the situation unfolds in Niger Republic following the recent coup, experts have weighed in on the potential economic consequences of resorting to military intervention to restore democracy. These assessments were offered in separate statements by Nigerian professionals, who underscored the importance of considering the geopolitical complexities within the sub-region. Since soldiers from Niger’s presidential […]

Police Detain Woman for Using 10-Year-Old Niece as Drug Courier

The Lagos State Police have apprehended a 44-year-old woman on charges of allegedly exploiting her 10-year-old niece as a drug courier. According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the command, the arrest was made last Wednesday. The incident came to light when the young girl was found wandering the streets and subsequently brought to […]

LCCI Urges Government to Address Business Environment

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has called upon the government to undertake a comprehensive assessment of the business environment and develop strategies to enhance the nation’s business landscape, fostering an environment conducive to growth and competitiveness. Dr. Chinyere Almona, Director-General of LCCI, made this call in response to the recent news of […]

Persons with Disabilities Demand Inclusion in Ministerial Nominations

Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are expressing their dissatisfaction over the exclusion of members from their community in President Bola Tinubu’s recent ministerial appointment list. In a media conference held on Tuesday in Abuja, under the banner of the Community of PWDs, the group highlighted that this omission contradicts the Discrimination Against PWDs Prohibition Act of […]

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