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24Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Avocats Sans Frontières France Secures N10m Damages for Nigerian Journalist at ECOWAS Court

The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has awarded N10 million in general damages against the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the physical assault, unlawful arrest, and seizure of property belonging to Mr. Jide Oyekunle, a journalist with Independent Newspaper. The ruling in Suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/29/25 was secured by Avocats Sans Frontières France (Lawyers Without Borders France) on June 22, 2026, under its eRIGHTS project, supported by the European Union, which focuses on defending human rights in the digital space. Oyekunle, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Correspondents’ Chapel, was physically assaulted and unlawfully detained.His camera was damaged, and his mobile phone was seized by armed police officers on the order of the former FCT Commiss...

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24Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Lagos Deputy Governor, APC Chairman Ojelabi, Others Attend Baales Forum, Offer Prayers for President Tinubu, Hamzat

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, alongside other prominent personalities on Tuesday, attended the Lagos Baales Forum. The event featured special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr. Hamzat, while discussions centred on strengthening collaboration between traditional institutions and the state government.Speaking at the gathering, Dr. Hamzat, who was represented by the immediate past Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Bolaji Kayode Robert, commended the traditional rulers for serving as a vital link between the government and citizens at the grassroots level. He reaffirmed the commitment of the Lagos State Governmen...

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24Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ABA Not Created for Basketball Politics, Says Aliyu

By Victor Okoye The President of Amateur Basketball Academies (ABA), Deputy Comptroller Lucky Aliyu Abubakar, says the association was established to develop grassroots basketball, not politics. Aliyu stated this during the NTA Sports24 programme, “Sport World”, while outlining the vision of the newly established association. He said ABA was created to promote and protect the interests of thousands of basketball academies across the country. According to him, the association seeks to unlock the enormous potential within basketball academies through structure, exposure, and opportunities. Aliyu said ABA was committed to building a clear pathway from raw talent to excellence in basketball development. He identified talent discovery, nurturing, growth, and development a...

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24Jun By Sharpedge NewsNo Comments

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New Olugbesan Family Head, Mogaji Jubril Olugbesan, Promises Transparent Asset Management

Alhaji Jubril Olumide Labisi Olugbesan, the newly appointed Mogaji of the Olugbesan family of Oke-Agbeni in the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area, has visited the family compound and pledged to run an inclusive administration that will restore the family’s pride among other households in Ibadan. The visit followed a family resolution dated May 13, 2026, addressed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja (Arusa I), which removed Hazeem Gbolarunmi from the position of Mogaji. The family stated that Gbolarunmi “is not a legitimate member of the Olugbesan family” and alleged he was imposed on them in 2008 by the late political figure Alhaji Lamidi Adedibu. In the resolution, the family accused Gbolarunmi of misconduct, including converting ...

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23Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ITUC-Africa urges boost in public service funding to fight poverty

By Joan Nwagwu The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)-Africa has called on African governments to increase investment in public services to tackle poverty, inequality and social exclusion. The appeal was made by ITUC-Africa General Secretary, Joel Odigie, in a statement marking the 2026 United Nations Public Service Day. Odigie said the organisation joined workers, trade unions and civil society groups worldwide in celebrating public service workers. He described public workers as critical contributors to development, economic growth and the wellbeing of communities across Africa. According to him, nurses, teachers, sanitation workers, social workers, extension officers and civil servants provide essential services that sustain societies. He commended the...

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23Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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NSITF partners South Africa’s RMA to deepen social protection systems

By Joan Nwagwu The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) and South Africa’s Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA) have commenced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening social protection systems across Africa. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NSITF, Mr Oluwaseun Faleye, disclosed this on Tuesday while hosting a high-level delegation from RMA at the Fund’s headquarters in Abuja. The delegation was led by RMA Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Bilal Adam. Faleye said the engagement underscored the commitment of both institutions to advancing workers’ compensation, occupational safety and health, and social security administration across the continent. According to him, the visit marks the beginning of a mutually beneficial and enduring relationship betwe...

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23Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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U.S. Deports Nigerian After Domestic Violence, Other Convictions

The United States has deported a Nigerian national, Ayodeji Ajayi, following multiple criminal convictions, including domestic violence, as part of its ongoing immigration enforcement efforts. The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, saying Ajayi had remained in the country illegally after entering on a student visa nearly two decades ago. According to the agency, “Ayodeji Olamide Ajayi, of Nigeria, entered the United States in 2007 on a student visa and eventually left school, but failed to leave the country.” ICE said instead of departing the US after leaving school, Ajayi accumulated a lengthy criminal record The agency stated, “Instead, he stayed in the US and got to work on a lengthy rap shee...

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23Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Wiretapping: El-Rufai To File No-case Submission As DSS Closes Case

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, is set to file a no-case submission in his alleged wiretapping trial.The Department of State Services closed its case against him before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday. El-Rufai is standing trial for allegedly wiretapping calls of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.The DSS is prosecuting El-Rufai on an amended five-count charge bordering on alleged unlawful interception of communications and breach of national security. According to the charges, the former Kaduna State governor had claimed on Arise Television during a live interview in February that he had intercepted a telephone conversation involving Ribadu, which allegedly revealed plans by security operatives to arrest him, an offence the agency said wa...

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23Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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UK Deputy Defence Chief Visits Borno To Deepen Military Cooperation with Nigeria

The United Kingdom’s Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Sir Charlie Collins, has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, as part of efforts to  deepen defence cooperation between the UK and Nigeria. The visit, announced by the British Defence Staff West Africa today Tuesday 23rd June, 2026 via its official X account, was aimed at assessing ongoing military collaboration and reinforcing support for Nigeria-led security initiatives. According to the UK military, the engagement highlighted Britain’s continued commitment to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism, insurgency and other security threats while promoting regional stability across West Africa. “Welcome to Nigeria, Lt Gen Sir Charlie Collins KBE DSO, UK Deputy CDS (MSO),” the British Defence Staff We...

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23Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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President Tinubu Transmits State Police Bill, 2026 To the Nigerian Senate for consideration as they resumes plenary Wednesday 24th June, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026, to the Senate for consideration. The correspondence, dated June 15, 2026, was read on the floor of the Red Chamber on Tuesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. In the letter, Tinubu said the proposed legislation seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide a constitutional framework for the establishment of State Police Services across the country. “I am delighted to present to the Senate for consideration the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026, which seeks to amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to create a constitutional pathway for the establishment of state p...

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23Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ITUC-Africa urges ratification of convention on workplace violence

By Joan Nwagwu The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has called on African governments to ratify the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 190 to strengthen protection against workplace violence and harassment. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Mr Akhator-Joel Odigie, General Secretary of ITUC-Africa, to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the adoption of ILO Convention No. 190 and Recommendation No. 206. Odigie said the adoption of the convention in June 2019 marked a historic milestone, providing the first legally binding international instrument dedicated exclusively to addressing violence and harassment in the workplace. According to him, the convention emerged after yea...

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23Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Nigeria, Korea partner to boost entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystem

By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government and South Korea have inaugurated a new initiative aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation across Nigeria. The initiative is being implemented through the Abuja Centre for Entrepreneurship (ACE) project, a partnership between SMEDAN and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA). The KOICA Nigeria Country Director, Eunsub Kim, at the inauguration of the programme in Abuja on Monday, described the project as a significant milestone in bilateral cooperation. Kim said the project would establish a world-class entrepreneurship and innovation centre to support Nigerian youths, startups and micro, small and medium enterprises. He said ACE would provide entrepreneurship education, incubation services, innovation-drive...

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23Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ITUC-Africa Lauds Reparations, Debt Relief for Africa

By Joan Nwagwu The African Regional Organisation of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC-Africa) has commended growing international support for reparations and debt relief to address historical injustices against Africa. This is contained in a statement by the General Secretary of ITUC-Africa, Mr Akhator-Joel Odigie, on Monday in Abuja. The commendation followed the adoption of the Global Framework for Reparatory Justice at the High-Level ‘Next Steps’ Conference held recently in Accra, Ghana. Odigie described the framework as a historic milestone in the long struggle for justice, dignity and redress for slavery, colonialism, apartheid and the continued exploitation of Africa. He said the adoption of the 19-point framework reflected growing global recogniti...

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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Okowa Spotted at EFCC Lagos Office Amid N1.3trn Investigation

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, was sighted on Monday at the Lagos Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi. According to top sources within the commission, Okowa’s visit is connected to the EFCC’s ongoing investigation into the alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion in 13 per cent derivation funds from the Federation Account between 2015 and 2023. The former governor was first arrested on Nov. 4, 2024 and detained for questioning at the EFCC’s Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate. At the Lagos office, sources say Okowa was making frantic efforts to secure the release of his intern...

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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Years Of Neglect: Cross River Communities Of 500,000 Cry Out for Power Restoration

By Gami Tadanyigbe Over 500,000 residents of Yache communities in Yala LGA, Cross River State, have raised alarm over years of infrastructure neglect, calling on the South-South Development Commission (SSDC) to urgently restore electricity to the area. The appeal was contained in a formal letter addressed to the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the South-South Development Commission in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, a copy of which was obtained by journalists. The letter, signed by the Cross River State Commissioner for Education, Senator Professor Stephen A. Odey, painted a grim picture of life in the agrarian communities, saying the absence of electricity, good roads and potable water has crippled development and left residents isolated despite their significant contrib...

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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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World Public Summit Debuts in Africa, Holds in Ethiopia July 29

By Victor Okoye The World Public Summit will hold in Africa for the first time on July 29-30, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit, themed “A New World: Africa in Shaping a Shared Future,” will bring together global leaders, experts and change-makers. Organised by the World Peoples Assembly and African partners, it will attract diplomats, academics, youth leaders, business representatives, media professionals, and civil society groups. The event builds on discussions from the First World Public Assembly, held in Moscow in September 2025. It also serves as a preparatory milestone for the Second World Public Assembly scheduled for Moscow on Sept. 18-19, 2026. Organisers said Africa's demographic growth, entrepreneurship, regional integration, and cultural heritag...

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22Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Ighalo Credits Marcelo Houseman for Launching His 19-Year Football Career

By Victor Okoye Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has credited renowned football scout Marcelo Houseman with launching his professional football career. Ighalo told newsmen that Houseman discovered him and fellow Nigerian player Kim Ojo before creating opportunities that exposed them to European football. “Houseman discovered Kim Ojo and me in Nigeria and took us to Hertha Berlin in Germany for trials when we were still unknown players,” he said. Ighalo said Houseman's commitment extended beyond scouting, as he invested time, resources, and personal support in nurturing young talents. “Hertha Berlin wanted only me, but Houseman stood by both of us. He believed we deserved equal opportunities and rejected offers he considered inadequate,” he said. Ighalo said ...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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Iyalode of Lagos pledges support for Business Women of Influence.

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Iyalode of Lagos, Mrs  Bintu-Fatima Tinubu has pledged to support the mandate of Business Women of Influence for Rewed Hope Agenda to advance the course of women in Nigeria. She made the pledge during the inauguration of the group in Abuja. Bintu-Fatima Tinubu, who is also Matron of the initiative noted that Nigeria today stands at a time every citizen has a role to play in nation building, adding that women in particular occupy a unique and strategic position. She commended the wife of the President, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu whom she described as a woman of grace, compassio and exceptional service. “I am particularly passionate about the empowerment of women at the grassroots level. The resilience and determination of our women in the grassroots des...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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COAS CHARGES NEW SOLDIERS: BE DECISIVE AGAINST THREATS, PROFESSIONAL IN CONDUCT

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has charged the newly trained soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake to be decisive in confronting terrorists and criminal elements while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and respect for human rights. The directive was given on Saturday, 20 June 2026, during the Passing Out Parade at Depot Nigerian Army, Zaria, Kaduna state. The Army Chief underscored the critical role the new soldiers will play in ongoing operations to safeguard national security. He stated that following rigorous military training, including Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency operations, the troops are fully prepared to take the fight to all threats confronting the nation. General Shaibu emphasized that while the Nigerian...

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20Jun By Gami TadanyigbeNo Comments

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ITUC calls for urgent action on workers’ protection, climate goals

By Joan Nwagwu The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has called for accelerated global action on climate goals and a just transition framework to protect workers and vulnerable communities. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday by Ms Boitumelo Molete, Social Development Policy Coordinator of the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), who spoke on behalf of the ITUC. Molete disclosed this at the conclusion of the 64th Session of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) climate negotiations held in Bonn, Germany, ahead of COP31. She expressed concerns over the outcomes of the meeting, saying workers and trade unions were disappointed by the pace of progress toward implementing the objectives of the Paris Agreement. Molete said delegates had failed t...

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