Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, citing a lack of adherence to constitutional procedures and public consultation. He described the action as illegal, authoritarian, and a violation of the constitutional powers vested in local governments. Falana made…
Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of stealing a mobile phone at a nightclub in Madrid. The 26-year-old Portuguese international was allegedly detained in the early hours of September 8 at La Riviera, a popular disco, and taken to a local police station for questioning, Dailymails reports. His arrest occurred…
The 2024 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) Report says Nigeria’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined from 5.3 children per woman in 2018 to 4.8 in 2024, marking a major demographic shift over the past five years. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Friday in…
The Arewa Youth Congress (AYC), a coalition of patriotic young leaders across the 19 Northern states, has declared full support for Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume’s call to retain the current Service Chiefs, stressing that continuity in military leadership is vital to defeating insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking on behalf of the Congress, Ambassador Hassan Sadau, Speaker…
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has revealed that more than ₦20 billion has so far been raised towards the completion of the National Library of Nigeria. The First Lady also revealed that the project, which initially budgeted N8 billion for its completion when initiated in 1981, will require more than N100 billion to deliver. Speaking during…
Several people were reportedly killed in an airstrike in Kakindawa village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Garba Umar, a resident of the area, told The PUNCH that the incident occurred on Saturday evening as local vigilantes were heading to assist neighbours in Tungar Kara village, which had come under attack by bandits. According…
A Fulani herder has been killed by unknown attackers while grazing his cattle around the Mounga Dosso area in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The incident was reported in a post on Monday by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X. According to the post, the attack happened on Sunday afternoon. “The victim,…
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans by his administration to construct a brand new Anthony Joshua Indoor Boxing Ring in the state. Abiodun also announced that the two-time former world heavyweight boxing champion would be lighting the Gateway Games National Sports Festival torch, which has been postponed till May next year. The…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 12 March for judgment in suit seeking to stop Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, and the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) from arresting and prosecuting Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Abuja. The judge, James Omotosho, fixed the date after lawyers to the parties presented their arguments for…
The management of Tai Solarin University of Education, (TASUED) Ijagun, Ogun State, has rusticated 25 students and indefinitely suspended 58 others for various misconducts, including forgery, threats to life, examination malpractices, and other fraudulent acts. The University’s Registrar, Mr Dapo Oke, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The disciplinary actions were recommended by the…