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The Lagos State Police Command has said it will arraign a recently released ex-convict, Yemi Aparaojo, and his accomplice, Samuel Adekunle, for allegedly robbing a passerby of N25,000 in the Mile 12 area of the state. The suspects were said to have approached the victim under the guise of requesting financial help before forcefully taking his money and assaulting him. The incident reportedly occurred last week around midday, according to a statement shared on the official Facebook page of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad on Wednesday. Aparaojo, also known as Asa, 33, was released from the Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre…

Confirms Tinubu’s nominees for boards of four Rivers agenciesIn a charged and deeply polarising session, the Senate, yesterday, confirmed the appointment of a Cross River State indigene, Dr Michael Odeh, as Chairman of Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), a decision that triggered fierce pushback from lawmakers and ignited warnings of looming political unrest in the state. It also confirmed President Bola Tinubu’s nominees for key positions across four agencies in Rivers. The confirmation followed the presentation of the screening report by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), during plenary.…

Ikorodu City star Waliu Ojetoye has expressed optimism that he will break into the Super Eagles and become a regular, Soccernet.ng reports. Ojetoye is coming off a brilliant campaign with Ikorodu United in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The 20-year-old was arguably the best left-back in the Nigerian top-flight last season, with a league-high nine assists. Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! He was key to Ikorodu City finishing 4th on the NPFL table after a very poor start to the campaign. Ikorodu City player, Ojetoye Waliu in action during the game between Ikorodu City vs…

• Commission promises fair process, dismisses bias claims• Chairman risks jail as Abuja court serves him Form 49 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received 110 letters of intent from associations seeking registration as political parties in Nigeria. Disclosing this during the second quarterly consultative meeting with media executives in Abuja, yesterday, the Chairman of INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, promised that the commission would be fair in the registration process. Meanwhile, the Federal High Court, Abuja, has served Yakubu with Form 49, a formal notice requiring an alleged contemnor to justify why they should not be committed to prison…

Grace Edema The Arthur Mbanefo Digital Research Centre at the University of Lagos has emphasised that healthcare in Nigeria must be treated not merely as a social good, but as an economic imperative. The call for increased and sustained investment in Nigeria’s healthcare system echoed during the sixth Arthur Mbanefo Lecture. The lecture, held in UNILAG, was themed “A healthy nation is a wealthy nation: The role of impact investments and sustainable financing in Nigeria.” The lecture, hosted by the research centre, brought together thought leaders, health experts, technocrats, and academics to discuss practical solutions for strengthening Nigeria’s health infrastructure…

• Governors complicit in plan to destroy party, Suswam alleges• Akpabio: Tinubu seeks vibrant contenders, laments disarray in PDP, LP• Put your houses in order, stop accusing Tinubu, Shehu Sani tells opposition• Wike knocks PDP leadership over S’Court ruling on National Secretary The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum and key members of the National Working Committee (NWC) appear headed for a confrontation over Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s reinstatement as National Secretary and the proposed June 30, 2025, National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. During a media briefing yesterday, Damagum announced Anyanwu’s…

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has inaugurated a township water scheme designed to produce three million gallons daily to address the state’s long-standing water scarcity. During the commissioning ceremony at the Old Airport Water Scheme site, Aliyu described the project as a significant milestone in his administration’s plan to reactivate and complete six township water schemes across the metropolis. Upon completion, the broader initiative is expected to generate 40 million gallons of water daily, significantly alleviating water shortages in the state. “It gives me great pleasure to mark this significant milestone in our commitment to improving the quality of…

You shall no longer labour in vain, Akpabio tells himDefection of Senator Neda Imasuen from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may appear routine on the surface, but it signals a deeper strategic realignment in Nigeria’s evolving political chessboard, particularly in the volatile South-South region. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, yesterday, led an enthusiastic welcome for the Edo South Senator, declaring before a packed chamber, “Distinguished Senator Neda Imasuen, you shall no longer Labour in vain.” It was more than just a pun, it was a sharp political signal aimed squarely at the cracking foundation of…

Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has expressed admiration for Brentford youngster Benjamin Frederick following their appearance together in Nigeria’s colours during the recent Unity Cup campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. Frederick, who only joined up with the squad shortly before the tournament, impressed on his debut, earning praise for his composure and maturity at the heart of defence. What Moses Simon Said About The Brentford Youngster Final Nigeria forward Moses Daddy Simon 15 and Nigeria defender Benjamin Fredrick 3 pose with the cup after the Unity Cup Final [Photo credit/IMAGO]Reflecting on the moment, Simon described sharing the pitch with the teenage centre-back…

As Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu clocks 60 today, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu have led tributes to the leader described as a pillar in the state’s continued transformation. President Tinubu, in a message released through his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, praised Sanwo-Olu for his “steadfast commitment” to the progress of Lagos, describing him as a key driver of the state’s infrastructural renaissance. He noted that Sanwo-Olu has continued many important projects that began during his (Tinubu’s) time as governor. The President mentioned key projects like the Blue and Red rail lines and encouraged the governor…