_Update as of June 18, 2026 _ 1. Confirmed: Monarch Died in Captivity* The traditional ruler of *Olayinka community, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State – Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, also called Alhaji Olatunji* has been confirmed dead *What happened:* 1. *Kidnapped*: April 17, 2026, 1:40am. Armed men stormed palace,Continue Reading
By Sylvester Udemezue (1) *BACKGROUND* For many years, conversations about governance in Nigeria often revolved around the Federal Government and the States, while the Local Government system, the tier of government closest to the people, appeared increasingly weakened, marginalized and unable to fully perform its constitutional responsibilities. Across theContinue Reading
(Sachet Alcohol on display by sellers) By Kemi Akintokun Lagos: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday said plans were already in motion to begin the second phase of enforcement on the sale of sachet alcohol in the country targeting distributors andContinue Reading
By Sylvester Udemezue (1) *INTRODUCTION* The recent suit reportedly instituted by Messrs. Olukunle Edun, SAN, and John Aikpokpo-Martins, seeking judicial intervention to prevent the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) from posting corps members to what they describe as “high-security-risk states,” has understandably attracted public sympathy and media attention. AtContinue Reading
Customs FOU Zone ‘C’ Intercepts 3,310 Jerrycans of Smuggled Vegetable oil Lagos, June 15, 2026, The Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone C, Owerri, has announced a significant enforcement success following the interception of 3,310 Jerry can of smuggled foreign vegetableContinue Reading
Award: Western Marine Customs Pushes Maximum Use of Sports Facilities for Community Growth Lagos, June 17, 2026, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Western Marine Command, has called for better utilisation of community sports facilities in Apapa as part of efforts to promote public wellness, youth development and safer communities. WesternContinue Reading
By Dianabasi Effiong The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the policies and programmes of his administration are tailored towards environmental sustainability. Governor Oborevwori made this known on Wednesday at the Commissioning of the Newton Jibunor International Convention Center, Asaba. The Governor, whoContinue Reading
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been acquitted of all six bribery charges brought against her in the United Kingdom. A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London returned a unanimous verdict of not guilty on Wednesday after a 12-week trial that examined allegations of corruption duringContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos,m: The Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim Solidarity Movement (GOHSM), Lagos State chapter, has applauded the Court of Appeal’s judgment staying the execution of a Federal High Court ruling that ordered the deregistration of Accord Party and four other political parties. The General Secretary and Director of Organisation ofContinue Reading
