The International Football Association Board (IFAB) and various leagues, including the Premier League and UEFA, are reviewing the handball rule in football, following a series of controversies and disagreements regarding its application. The rule, which was introduced in 2019, has been criticized for a lack of clarity and consistency, which has […]
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has issued an alert to the public, pointing to the necessity of free and voluntary consent before doing any form of intimate act. In a recent statement, Adeyanju emphasized that it is never appropriate to have sex with an intoxicated person, regardless of the extent of pressure […]
After a harrowing 56-day ordeal, Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (rtd), a retired Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has finally regained freedom. The retired general was abducted from his home town in Bakori local government area of Katsina State on February 5, 2025, along with nine others. Despite payment of […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reiterated his government’s commitment to upholding the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as well as upholding the basic rights of the people, such as the right to hold rallies. However, he was swift to point out that his government would not do so at the […]
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects, including four alleged “Yahoo” experts, who were running a notorious school in the Iju area of the state. The school, which was raided by police, was found to be training young people in cybercrime and fraud. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP […]
The Ebonyi State Government has arrested 7 commissioners and 1 Local Government Chairman for alleged contract delays and breach of agreement. The arrests were made by the state’s anti-corruption agency, following an investigation into the activities of the affected officials. According to sources, the arrested officials were found to have engaged in sharp practices, […]
*Warns public to beware of fake news The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has for the second time alerted the public to the rise of fake content being circulated on the internet. In a release issued by the bank, it clarified that certain postings, particularly those claiming to be official CBN messages, were fake […]
In a major step toward improving healthcare in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister Nyesom Wike has given the green light for the recruitment of 34 resident doctors. This decision is expected to ease the strain on hospitals and enhance medical services for residents in need. According to officials from the FCT Administration (FCTA), this […]
The Abuja division of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed the election of All Progressives Congress (APC) Governor Monday Okpebholo, dismissing the appeal of Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the outcome of the September 21, 2024, governorship election. In a judgment delivered on April 1, 2025, the […]
The Federal Government has withdrawn the housing allotments for 1,357 applicants from 33 states under the National Housing Program (NHP) for a failure to make payments. The withdrawals form part of ongoing efforts at promoting compliance with payment terms offered by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The action, which affects applicants in […]
