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In a dramatic turn at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, Hon. Justice Allagoa has dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed by Chief Emeka Jackson Mewu and 26 others against the Federal Ministry of Works and five other defendants over the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, citing procedural violations and joined issues in the suit. The court also imposed a ₦6 million cost against the plaintiffs, to be shared equally among the six defendants. The matter, FHC/L/CS/310/2025, came up on Monday, June 23, 2025, for a report of service and pending motions. However, tensions rose when the plaintiffs’ counsel, Olajide Onasanya Esq.,…

The gale of defection by members of the opposition political parties continues to intensify as two members of the House of Representatives have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The two members are Peter Akpanke, representing Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwara federal constituency of Cross River State, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Prof. Paul Nnamchi, representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo federal constituency of Enugu, who left the Labour Party (LP). Both Akpanke and Nnamchi, in their letters read at plenary by Speaker Abass Tajudeen, adduced the lingering crisis in the PDP and the LP as reasons for their action.

Patrick Odey The Akwa Ibom State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 312 suspects with 803.672 kg of hard drugs between June 2024 and May 2025. The agency’s commander in the state, Mrs Obot Bassey, disclosed this during a press conference to mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Uyo, the state capital, on Tuesday themed “The Evidence Is Clear: Invest In Prevention, #Break the Circle.” Bassey said that out of the 312 suspects arrested, 261 were males and 51 were females, adding that 38 drug offenders were also prosecuted and…

Photo Credit: Beyoncé/Instagram Of all the places Beyoncé could have chosen to bring out Miley Cyrus, Paris felt especially perfect. The city has always had a flair for the unexpected, and during her first night at the Stade de France, Beyoncé gave fans a moment they’d been craving for over a year. Midway through her Juneteenth show, she paused, smiled at the crowd, and said, “I wanted to do something special for you.” “I could not do it without this young lady’s help,” Beyoncé said as Miley ascended upon the stage. “I need y’all to scream and give it up…

In a stunning revelation that has exposed the underbelly of political corruption and sparked a leadership crisis, a top chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Olu Agunloye, has confirmed that the party uncovered massive financial infractions running into nearly ₦1 billion, implicating key members of its National Working Committee (NWC), including its now-suspended National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam. Speaking with The Guardian amid heightened tensions and a visible security presence at the party secretariat, Agunloye described the unfolding events as the fallout of an internal anti-corruption purge that has triggered retaliation from officials affected by it. “When…

Everton Football Club have been a familiar home for some of Nigeria’s finest footballers over the decades, Soccernet.ng reports. Daniel Amokachi’s unforgettable FA Cup heroics and Alex Iwobi’s creative presence in midfield have long made Everton a club where Super Eagles stars shine. As Wilfred Ndidi continues to attract transfer interest following Leicester City’s relegation from the Premier League in the 2024–25 season, speculation is growing that the experienced midfielder could become the latest Nigerian to join the Everton legacy. Here’s a look at the six Nigerians who have proudly worn the Everton shirt Daniel Amokachi (1994–1996) Amokachi was the…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday hosted Queen Mary Elizabeth of Denmark at the State House in Abuja, where both sides discussed expanded collaboration on livestock development, education, and humanitarian support. The Danish monarch, visiting Nigeria for the first time in her role as Patron of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), was received by the President and co-hosted by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu. During the meeting, President Tinubu emphasised the potential of Nigeria’s livestock and dairy sectors to drive food security, job creation, and rural development. He said that as Nigeria’s population grows, targeted partnerships in agriculture and veterinary…

The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday delivered a heartfelt eulogy to its long-serving leader, Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, marking a decade of his impactful speakership. Members lauded Speaker Obasa’s transformative leadership, highlighting significant positive changes within the legislative house since he assumed the role. During the plenary session, which saw Honorable Ajomale step down a motion to allow for tributes, commendations for Speaker Obasa’s growth as a leader and his unwavering commitment to the people of Lagos State resonated throughout the chamber. Ajomale also proposed the establishment of a legislative institution and yearly legislative awards in honour of Obasa’s…

A disturbing incident has rocked the Eagle Island community in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as a 14-year-old female maid was brutally tortured by a school principal and teachers over allegations of theft. The incident occurred when the maid’s employer reported her to her school, claiming that she had stolen N30,000. According to eyewitnesses, the principal and teachers at the school took the law into their own hands, using a pressing iron to burn the young girl. The neighbours and passersby who witnessed the incident were outraged and attempted to mob the employer and the school authorities. However, the situation was…

Oyo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, advocated for the integration of mental health education, counselling services, and structured support systems in primary and secondary schools across the state. The motion, moved by the lawmaker representing Ibadan North State Constituency I, Comforter Olajide, was seconded by the member representing Oyo East/West State Constituency, Rahman Olorunpoto, in a sitting presided over by the Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin. The motion proposes a comprehensive reform of the school system’s approach to mental health, including the integration of mental health education into school curricula, the deployment of professional counsellors across public schools, and the…