Author: Abimbola Ogunaike

A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, has been confirmed as Chairman of the newly constituted South-South Development Commission by the Nigerian Senate On Thursday, 26 June, 2025. The Red Chamber also confirmed Usoro Offiong Akpabio from Akwa Ibom as the Managing Director of the Commission, alongside 13 other board members and five executive directors. The list of confirmed board members includes: Larry Odey (Cross River), Charles Zuofa (Bayelsa), Dr. Nkereuwem Ebong (Akwa Ibom), Chika Chinedu (Rivers), Femi Oise (Edo) and Dr. Charles Sylvester Enukhowhate (Delta). Others are Tabitha Iliya Sallah (North-East), Yusuf Rasaq Amao (North-Central), Joseph…

Operatives of Ondo State Police Command have arrested a traditional ruler of Laaagba community in Ondo East Local Government Area in Ondo State, Chief Adeniyi Ifedayo, for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl . The State Police Command, which confirmed the development on Thursday, 26 June, 2025, said the monarch lured the girl into his house in the community and harboured her in the house for two weeks, where he allegedly harassed her sexually. According to source, the victim was allegedly lured to the house of the traditional ruler by a yet to be identified commercial motorcycle rider in the community, adding that the suspect allegedly…

The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State presided over Justice Simon Aboki, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of a member of the National Youth Service Corps of Salome Adaidu. He faced a single charge of culpable homicide, in violation of Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria, which prescribes the death penalty. Justice Aboki in his judgment found ound Ajayi guilty of murdering and dismembering Adaidu. Ajayi was charged with a single count of culpable homicide, contrary to Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria, which carries the death penalty.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in a demonstration of unwavering commitment to the welfare of sanitation workers, has presented financial support cheques to sweepers who sustained injuries while on duty, as well as to families of deceased sweepers who lost their lives in the course of service. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, commenting on the presentation, reaffirmed the Authority’s dedication to protecting the lives and livelihoods of sanitation workers, describing them as frontline environmental heroes who play a vital role in keeping Lagos clean and habitable.He said, “Our sanitation workers go to great lengths, often under very…

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, rejected a move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to ‘cross-examine’ its third witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. While delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite noted that there was no provision in law that permits the court to allow the prosecution to re-examine its witness in the manner proposed. This was just as the EFCC lawyer, Kemi Pinheiro, during the proceedings, described the case instituted against the former governor as a political case. He emphasised that…

QEDNG, the renowned online newspaper published by Mighty Media Plus Network Limited, has announced the launch of the QEDNG Creative Powerhouse Summit. This groundbreaking event will be held on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotel, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. With the theme “Financing as Catalysts for a Thriving Creative Economy,” the summit will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, including industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and emerging talents, to discuss strategies for accelerating growth in Nigeria’s creative sector. Olumide Iyanda, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mighty Media Plus Network Limited,…

The Federal Government has moved to combat the perennial flood disasters in the country with the development of the National Flood Insurance Policy and Implementation Framework. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Mahmud Kambari said the government took the step in the light of the reoccurring flood disasters experienced almost yearly in the country, and proactive and sustainable approach towards flood risk management. He made the revelation at the Technical Committee Meeting (TCM) on the Development of the National Flood Insurance Policy and Implementation Framework in Abuja, while also calling on stakeholders and communities to transit from taking reactive measures…

“The ‘Think Nigeria First’ vision, being championed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will form the basis of national prosperity”. First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu expressed this optimism during an engagement with the Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme, Elsie Attafuah in her office. Senator Tinubu said the youth, who have a crucial role to play as they bare the future of the country, must be properly mentored and directed in the right path so they can put their God given potentials to productive use. “Nigeria is a very fertile ground. We can see how Nigerian youth…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) Lagos State Office has received a cutting-edge forensic tool from the British High Commission, underscoring ongoing cooperation between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in advancing investigative capacity and institutional efficiency. During a brief handover ceremony, Ms. Hannah Chatterton, representing the British High Commission, formally presented the VSC 80/FS Compact Forensic Questioned Document Examination (QDE) Workstation and its accompanying components to the Lagos Office of the Commission. The forensic equipment was received on behalf of the Commission by the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) for Lagos State, Mr. Chukwurah Alexander, fsi. The…

Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR), former Lagos PDP governorship candidate and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement has congratulated the duo of the Governor of the state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; and the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt Hon Femi Gbajabiamila on their birthday celebrations, reports thegazellenews.com Thegazellenews.com reports further that both Sanwo-Olu and Gbajabiamila celebrated their birthday on Tuesday, 25 June, 2025. This medium reports that while the Governor clocked 60, the Chief of Staff clocked 63. JANDOR extolled the leadership qualities and dedication of both leaders in their respective roles in governance and public service. He described Governor…