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…As whereabouts of 10 abducted school children still unknown Piqued by the incessant pirates’ attack along waterways in their communities, Bille women in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Monday took their protest to Government House, Port Harcourt, requesting the Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas, to take swift actions to stop the menace. This is as the whereabouts of 13 passengers, including 10 school children abducted on May 6, 2025, is still unknown.The Guardian gathered that the students were on their way to write the West African Examination Council (WAEC) examination when their boat was intercepted…

A former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has urged his followers not to relent in strengthening their base in the state, assuring them that the outcome of the 2026 governorship election will be in their favour. Ever since Aregbesola left the All Progressives Congress in the state owing to an irreconcilable rift, he has yet to announce the political party he is moving into. However, he has been leading his large loyalists under the organisation Omoluabi Progressives. Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior, while addressing members of the political organisation at its Local Government Leadership Stakeholders’ Meeting held in…

In Summary Rwanda leads with the courts that work rapidly, remain fair, and do not respond to political pressure.Mauritius, Namibia, and Botswana have created court systems where everyday people really get justice – no special connection is required.All 10 countries scored above 0.50 in civil justice, indicating strong legal reliability compared to many of their counterparts on the continent. Deep Dive!Courtrooms across Africa often carry the weight of public trust, and when the Judicial system acts independently, justice feels real and accountability holds ground. Judicial freedom is not just a matter of the rule; it shapes everything, including the confidence…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Abure-led Labour Party has expressed concern over a recent statement credited to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, in which he allegedly disparaged the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, and called for his arrest. In a statement signed by the faction’s National Secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the party described the governor’s comments as “deeply regrettable” and a direct threat to the party’s leadership and democratic stability. “While we would normally ignore such attacks—especially from individuals undergoing internal disciplinary processes—the persistent threats from Governor Otti and his allies have compelled us to call…

Agency The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has called for greater collaboration between Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturers and universities to foster the development of new medicines and vaccines. NAFDAC’s director-general, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said this in a statement issued by the agency’s media consultant, Olusayo Akintola, in Abuja on Sunday. She emphasised the message during the 38th edition of the Prof. Victor Olufemi Marquis Memorial Lecture, organised by the Faculty of Pharmacy at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Adeyeye stressed that collaboration between academia and the pharmaceutical industry was crucial for reducing Nigeria’s over-reliance on imported…

There are strong signals that millions of candidates in the Southeast region may either miss or reschedule their ongoing WAEC examinations as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) have declared a total lockdown in the zone on May 30. The lockdown, which is the first this year according to the IPOB, is in commemoration of Biafra heroes and heroines who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their present existence. Media and Publicity Secretary of the IPOB, Emma Powerful, in a statement on Monday, stated that May 30th, 2025, is now designated a public holiday and a lockdown throughout Biafra Land. He…

Some residents of Rivers State have criticized suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubarafor apparently giving up quite easily on democratic principles, saying he (Fubara) can’t decide for Rivers people on who will occupy the Brick House. Recall that Fubara had on Sunday declared that he is not desperate to be reinstated as Governor and cautioned his supporters to tone down their confrontational approach to the State’s political situation and rather follow his strategic steps towards enduring peace. But the Coordinator of South-South Elders Forum, Anabs Saro-Igbe, said the political situation in Rivers State has gone beyond Fubara, saying that “it is now…

The Lagos state arm of Labour Party has announced the suspension of former state Chairman of the party, Pastor Dayo Ekong and Sam Okpala over alleged gross misconduct and breach of party’s constitution. The announcement was contained in a statement signed by Rotimi Odunaike, Chairman, Lagos State Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party following the Caretaker Executive Committee meeting held on Sunday, 11 May 2025. The Caretaker Committee noted that all Local Government and Ward Executive Committees in Lagos State appointed by the Pastor (Mrs) Dayo Ekong-led Exco are hereby dissolved and their members suspended for six months for anti-party…

A fresh legal battle is brewing in Lagos State over Prince Isa Abiodun Shekoni-Faronbi’s installation as the Osolo of Isolo, despite a pending court case challenging the succession process. In a pre-action protocol memorandum of claim addressed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Olanrewaju Fagbohun, SAN, acting on behalf of Prince Jimmy Adetokunbo Yekini-Goloba, accused the Lagos State Government of unlawfully installing Shekoni-Faronbi as monarch while litigation on the matter is ongoing. According to the memorandum dated April 15, 2025, the traditional stool became vacant following the death of the former Osolo, Oba Kabiru Ajani Adelaja Agbabiaka, on April 10, 2024. The…

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has emphasised the importance of global partnerships in building a resilient and sustainable mining sector. He emphasised the need for smarter site selection, optimised operations, sustainable processing, waste management, and environmental stewardship as a responsibility owed to future generations, not merely a policy aspiration. Alake disclosed this at the ongoing Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Forum in Paris, France. He stressed that these incentives are being implemented alongside robust reforms that prioritise sustainable extraction, domestic processing, and enhanced infrastructure connectivity. He said, “With the emergence of the global energy…