As Nigeria marks the 2025 Democracy Day on Thursday, June 12, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on citizens to prioritize safety and responsible road use during the celebrations. In a statement issued on Wednesday, FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed emphasized the importance of moderation and consideration for others while traveling. He noted that public holidays typically see...
The Sardauna Memorial Foundation has called for traditional institutions to be given a stronger role in governance, particularly in improving service delivery and enhancing grassroots security. The call was made during a courtesy visit to the Emir of Dutse, Alhaji Hamim Nuhu Sunusi. Dr. Babangida Aliyu, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, emphasized that tackling Northern...
The U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent warning to Iran has raised more questions than answers. While he insists the United States had “nothing to do” with Israel’s deadly strikes on Iranian nuclear and intelligence sites, his aggressive rhetoric tells a different story. By openly threatening Iran with “the full strength and might” of the U.S. military,...
LAGOS — Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has criticised the agreement reached between the Federal Government, the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), and the management of Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals on staff unionisation, arguing that it violates existing labour laws. Falana made his position known while...
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has urged the National Assembly to intensify oversight of financial technology companies following a cyberattack on his bank account allegedly carried out through OPAY and Moneypoint. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary debate on a bill to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), Oshiomhole said the rise of fintech platforms operating...
