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The Human Rights Monitoring Agenda has appealed to the Office of the Inspector General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, to release and investigate the circumstances surrounding the imprisonment of four petroleum tanker drivers at the Kirikiri Maximum Correctional Centre. The appeal was made on Tuesday during a protest at the Ejigbo PTD Office, NNPC Depot in Ejigbo, Lagos, by HURMA’s Director, Buna Isiak. The four drivers involved are Kabiru Salami, Kazeem Adeniran, Saheed Alegbeleye and Oladeji Rahmon. Isiak stated that the drivers reported being attacked by a faction of the Petroleum Tanker Drivers at…

Onozure Dania The Coroner’s Court sitting at the Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos has fixed April 14, 2026, for the commencement of an inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Nnamdi Esege, son of renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr Ivara Esege. Magistrate Atinuke Adetunji adjourned the matter to the said date on Wednesday when it came up before the court for preliminary proceedings. Nkanu died on January 7, 2026, after receiving medical care at Atlantis Hospital and undergoing procedures at Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lagos. The child was initially admitted to Atlantis Hospital for what was described…

Triangle International Magazine has announced plans to mark its 10th anniversary with a landmark lecture and dinner scheduled for April 2, 2026. To be held at the Great Hall, King’s College London (Strand Campus), the lecture will have the theme, “Harnessing the Role of Nigerians in the Diaspora for National Development.” A Thursday statement noted that the anniversary event, which signals a major milestone for the publication, will bring together policymakers, academics, media professionals, and members of the Nigerian diaspora for a high-level conversation on national growth and global collaboration. According to details released by the organisers, the anniversary celebration…

The Presidency on Thursday dismissed allegations by opposition parties that President Bola Tinubu is seeking to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through the newly signed Electoral Act 2026, describing the claims as “reckless” and “spurious.” In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said some opposition figures, led by the African Democratic Congress and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, had gathered in Abuja to make what it termed unfounded allegations against the President and the APC-led Federal Government. “Some prominent opposition figures, led by the ADC and NNPP, gathered in Abuja…

Chima Azubuike About 200 stakeholders involved in the ACReSAL project have been urged to strengthen the implementation of the Grievance Redress Mechanism to ensure transparency, accountability and smooth project execution. The call was made on Sunday during a five-day training on GRM for stakeholders, including community and religious leaders as well as security agencies. PUNCH Healthwise reports that ACReSAL project is a six-year World Bank-assisted initiative in Nigeria aimed at combating desertification, restoring one million hectares of degraded land by 2028, and boosting rural livelihoods across 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. It focuses on sustainable landscape management,…

Victor Osimhen says he would prefer not to face Liverpool FC in the UEFA Champions League last-16 draw after helping Galatasaray knock out Juventus in a thrilling play-off tie, Soccernet.ng reports. The Turkish champions progressed after a dramatic 7-5 aggregate win on Wednesday night. Galatasaray arrived with a 5-2 advantage from the first leg but Juventus forced extra time by scoring three unanswered goals to level the tie at 5-5. However, Osimhen restored Galatasaray’s advantage during extra time before Baris Alper Yilmaz added another to settle the contest. Victor Osimhen, Man of the Match vs Juventus. Copyright: Galatasaray/X Galatasaray will…

No fewer than nine million of Nigeria’s poorest households received direct cash transfers under reforms backed by the World Bank’s International Development Association, the Federal Government has said. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Federal Ministry of Finance said the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, disclosed this while delivering a keynote address at the IDA20 Retrospective Launch hosted by the World Bank Group on Wednesday. According to the statement, Edun said, “Reform must protect the vulnerable.” He noted that through digital ID integration, “Over 12 million Nigerians enrolled,” with “Nearly 60 per…

Victor Osimhen has explained why he chose not to celebrate after scoring a decisive goal for Galatasaray against Juventus in Wednesday night’s dramatic Champions League clash, Soccernet.ng reports. Juventus won 3-2 after extra time at the Allianz Stadium, but Galatasaray still progressed to the Round of 16 thanks to a 7-5 aggregate victory. The Turkish side carried a strong advantage into the second leg after their 5-2 win in Istanbul and looked set for qualification. However, Juventus produced a remarkable response in Turin. Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray. Copyright: IMAGO Despite being reduced to ten men, the Italian giants surged into a…

The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday said it had arrested six men posing as pastors for allegedly defrauding residents of Idanre community in Idanre Local Government Area. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Kazeem, the suspects allegedly performed fake miracles to deceive unsuspecting victims. The suspects are identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola. The PPRO said, “On February 16, 2026, operatives of the Command’s Tactical Teams, in collaboration with Community Safety Officers, carried out a well-coordinated, intelligence-driven operation following credible information about the activities of a suspected fraud syndicate operating in…

Chima Azubuike The Attajiri Development Foundation has commissioned its second solar-powered borehole in Pandikungu community, Billiri Local Government Area, in a move aimed at tackling water scarcity and improving public health. Announcing the intervention on Monday, Hon. Alfred John, through his aide Dunijir Gatama, said the project underscores the foundation’s commitment to delivering sustainable and people-focused development initiatives. He noted that access to clean and safe water remains one of the most pressing needs in many rural communities, stressing that the newly constructed borehole would significantly ease the burden on residents while enhancing hygiene, economic productivity, and overall wellbeing. “This…