By Ado Oyeyemi A 47-year-old man, Mark Agbor, has been arraigned over allegations of impersonation and unauthorised access to restricted areas at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, after he allegedly advertised a military combat helicopter for sale on social media. Agbor was accused of uploading a video in which he claimed ownership of two military combat helicopters and offered one of the aircraft for sale to prospective buyers. The spokesperson for the Airport Police Command, Adeola Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement, adding that the case had been adjourned until November 18, 2026. Mohammed said Agbor, an employee of…
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By Ado Oyeyemi A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has accused President Bola Tinubu of exercising excessive control over Nigeria’s democratic institutions, claiming his administration has performed worse than that of the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha. Momodu made the allegation on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, where he accused Tinubu of coercing Nigerians in his quest to retain power. “Tinubu is doing exactly what Abacha did: coercing everyone because he wants to be President,” he said. The ADC chieftain further alleged that the President had extended his influence across…
By Ado Oyeyemi The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, has said the decision to lower the country’s benchmark interest rate was informed by improving economic fundamentals, better collaboration between fiscal and monetary authorities, and growing stability in key macroeconomic indicators. Cardoso made this known on Thursday while speaking at a panel session during the ongoing World Bank and International Monetary Fund meetings in Bangkok, Thailand. He discussed the considerations behind the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision and the need for clear communication when announcing major monetary policy changes. In September, the CBN reduced the Monetary Policy Rate…
By Ado Oyeyemi The Federal Government has approved plans to develop new eastern and western electricity grids to strengthen Nigeria’s transmission network and curb recurring national grid collapses. The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, disclosed this at an energy conference organised by HBSAN in Lagos, saying the government was preparing to commence the procurement process for the projects. He said Nigerians could begin to experience the benefits of the planned infrastructure within two to three years. Tegbe also revealed that a nationwide technical audit of electricity infrastructure was underway to identify faults and determine facilities requiring urgent repairs or replacement.…
By Ado Oyeyemi A Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has sentenced a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Sanda, to two years’ imprisonment for procuring a 16-year-old girl for sexual exploitation. The conviction was secured by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons on Monday, with the court also ordering Sanda to pay N500,000 in compensation to the victim. NAPTIP disclosed the judgment in a statement published on its Facebook page, identifying Justice Aisha M. Ndume as the presiding judge. The agency said Sanda was convicted for procuring the teenager and subjecting her to sexual exploitation by other…
By Ado Oyeyemi Unknown assailants have attacked the secretariat of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State, damaging property amid growing concerns over political violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The incident, reported on Wednesday, occurred barely a week after an attack on NDC supporters in Enugu State reportedly left one person dead. Although no casualty was reported in the Edo incident as of the time of filing this report, a video circulating online showed damage to property at the party’s secretariat. The latest attack has raised concerns about the safety of opposition political…
By Ado Oyeyemi Kent Police in the United Kingdom have appealed to the public for information on the whereabouts of a missing 14-year-old Nigerian boy, Mazeed Khaer Olatoyosi Adesila. The teenager was last seen at about 7.15pm on Saturday, October 10, in Gravesend, Kent, according to the police. Adesila is described as black, approximately 4 feet 4 inches tall, with black hair. He was reportedly wearing a black T-shirt and black trousers when he went missing. He was also carrying a black and grey suitcase and a bag bearing the JD Sports brand. The police said the teenager has known…
By Ado Oyeyemi A 25-year-old Nigerian, Bosun Osagie, has been sentenced to two years and three months in prison in the United Kingdom for hacking a woman’s social media accounts, selling her images online and blackmailing her. Osagie, who resides in Bexley, London, was convicted after pleading guilty to computer hacking and blackmail. He was also handed a 10-year restraining order barring him from contacting the victim. According to Merseyside Police, the case was reported in February 2023 after the woman discovered that her Snapchat and X accounts had been compromised and her photographs were being used without her consent.…
By Ado Oyeyemi President Bola Tinubu has said he will not accompany the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council to every campaign event ahead of the 2027 general election, citing the need to concentrate on governance and Nigeria’s economic obligations. Tinubu made this known on Wednesday in Abuja during the inauguration of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, urging its members to take the party’s message to Nigerians across the states, local government areas and wards. The President said he agreed that the demands of electioneering should not distract him from his responsibilities as the nation’s leader, stressing that Nigeria required…
By Ado Oyeyemi Bandits have reportedly killed residents, set harvested rice on fire and abducted five people during an attack on Farin Ruwa community in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident was disclosed on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine in a post highlighting the growing hardship faced by farmers in the community. According to the analyst, the gunmen had been demanding huge sums of money from farmers before allowing them to harvest their crops, worsening the plight of residents who depend on farming for survival. “Residents of Farin Ruwa, Maru LGA, Zamfara State, are facing another painful…