By Uthman Oriyomi The Lagos State Government has warned husbands against forcing their wives into having sex without their consent, stating that such conduct could attract life imprisonment under the state’s criminal laws. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lagos State Ministry of Justice, Dr. Babajide Martins, gave the warning while speaking at the commencement…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Federal Ministry of Finance on Tuesday has explained that,Nigeria’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience and accelerating growth with the second quarter of 2026 real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 4.43 per cent year-on-year, up from 4.23 per cent in Q2 2025 and 3.89 per cent in Q1 2026. The strong…
By Ovat Abeng Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has formally presented certificates of recognition to two newly elected traditional rulers, marking the first presentation of his second tenure following a rigorous, due process of law. The newly recognized traditional rulers are Chief John Nzekwesili Nweke for the Nsugbe community (Anambra East LGA) and…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) has officially commenced enforcement of the 2026 parking permit regulations across all its operational zones in Lagos State to ensure compliance with approved parking regulations, promote accountability and strengthen the effective management of parking activities across the State. The General Manager, LASPA, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, who…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Kwara State House of Assembly has declared the seats representing Edu and Irepodun constituencies vacant following the defection of Hon. Saaba Issa Gedeon and Hon. Olusola Odetundun from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Just Event Online TV reports that The decision followed a letter from…
By Kelvin Obambon The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man in Cross River. According to a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, the victim, identified as Uwem Daniel Akpan, was allegedly stabbed during a misunderstanding at…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 70-year-old man, Usman Abubakar, for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old girl in the Tsakanin Bayara area of Bauchi metropolis. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib. According to the statement, the incident was reported at the…
By Uthman Oriyomi The Students’ Union Government, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has taken note of the reports circulating across several major news platforms concerning the alleged rescue of the abducted NYSC members in Kogi State. While we welcome every genuine effort towards the safe rescue of the affected corps members, we cannot ignore…
By Emmanuel Onwuka By 21, Audu had already lost a great deal to tobacco. What he thought was a cheap adventure became one of his most expensive investments. He is among the many young Nigerians who live on the fringes of Nigeria’s administrative capital, Abuja. According to an account published by Premium Times in May…
By Ovat Abeng The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a popular public announcer and commentator in Awka, Isaac Nwosu, also known as “Azia Nwosu and one other unidentified person at the evening of Sunday, August 30th, 2026 by suspected gunmen. It was gathered that late Nwosu was on Sunday shot dead…
