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By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s N110 billion vehicle procurement and support allowance packages for federal lawmakers, ruling that the expenditure violated procurement regulations and principles of transparency, accountability and prudent management of public funds.Justice Yellim Bogoro, who delivered the judgment in Lagos,…

Rescued abductees undergoing screening after troops of Operation HADIN KAI stormed a Boko Haram stronghold in the Mandara Mountains, Borno State. By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have rescued 360 abductees from a heavily fortified Boko Haram stronghold in the Mandara Mountains of southern Borno State, the military disclosed on…

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of one person and the rescue of seven others following the partial collapse of a three-storey building under construction in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.The agency said one worker remained trapped as emergency responders intensified search and rescue operations at the site on Friday.LASEMA’s…

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Lagos Waste Management Authority (Lagos Waste Management Authority) has apprehended seven individuals in the Ipaja-Ayobo axis of Lagos State for allegedly engaging in indiscriminate dumping of refuse on road medians.The Authority said the enforcement operation was part of sustained efforts to curb environmental violations, safeguard public infrastructure, and…

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening democratic governance, promoting national unity and addressing the challenges confronting the nation as Nigeria marks the 2026 Democracy Day celebration.Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Friday during the special Juma’at prayer organised as part of…

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, CP Tijani Fatai, has charged senior officers of the command to strengthen proactive policing, improve intelligence gathering and sustain prompt responses to security threats across the state.Fatai gave the charge during a strategic security meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), Commanders of the…

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos Justice D.I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday reserved ruling till June 9, 2026, on the bail application filed by social media influencer and self-acclaimed relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO.The defendant is standing trial on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false…

The Suspect, Ifechukwu Dennis By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos A suspect allegedly linked to the creation and circulation of a fake audio recording purportedly featuring President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been arrested by a special police team, according to the Presidency.Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development on Thursday via his official X…

Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Muktar Maiha (middle), Chief Technical Officer of Promasidor Nigeria, Brighton Ochieng (second left), and other panelists at the World Milk Day event held at NAF Conference Center, Abuja, in commemoration of the World Milk Day 2026 celebrations. By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos Promasidor Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth…

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos JMG Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and supporting climate-conscious development across Nigeria as the world commemorates the 2026 World Environment Day.The company made the pledge in a statement marking this year’s celebration themed, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future,” with the campaign slogan…

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Ogun State Police Command has arrested seven suspects in a series of coordinated operations across Sango-Ota, Owode-Egba and Agbado areas of the state, recovering a locally fabricated firearm, stolen property and other exhibits linked to various criminal activities.The arrests were made during intelligence-led operations targeting armed robbery, house breaking,…

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Presidency has said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon to provide the legal framework for its implementation.Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday following a consultative meeting on state police…

By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting residents from counterfeit, expired, substandard and unsafe products, saying efforts are being intensified to rid markets and distribution outlets of harmful goods.A statement issued by the Lagos state government on Wednesday said the General Manager of the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency,…

By Adebola Isimijola, LagosThe Oyo State Police Command has dismissed as false reports circulating on social media claiming that pupils and teachers abducted from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota communities in Orire Local Government Area of the state had been released.The Command, in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, described the report as…