Author: Lawan

In the case of the Anthony Joshua accident, I can understand the outrage of some members of the public, who are seeking a culprit to blame and feel they have found one in the parked trailer. However, if you go back and study the video and photographs from the crash scene, you would note that the trailer was parked on the hard shoulder, which is permitted under highway regulations both in Nigeria and abroad. A hard shoulder is a part of a highway or expressway, separated by a solid white or yellow line or other markings. It is intended for…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 arraigned Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance and former Branch Manager of Polaris Bank Plc, Bauchi State branch, Yakubu Adamu, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, over alleged money laundering offences involving N5,791,900,000 (Five Billion, Seven Hundred and Ninety-One million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira). Adamu was arraigned alongside Ayab Agro Products and Freight Company Limited on a six-count charge bordering on money laundering, contrary to Section 21(a) and punishable under Section 21 of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. At the commencement…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws will be implemented as planned, dismissing suggestions of a possible halt or reversal of the reforms. The President said the tax laws that came into effect on June 26, 2025, alongside other related Acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, remain on course, describing the reforms as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” to establish a fair, competitive and resilient fiscal framework for the country. According to him, the reforms are not intended to impose additional tax burdens on Nigerians but to achieve a structural reset of the tax system,…

The Nigeria Police Force has congratulated retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Cecilia Adebisi Ugowe, as she marks her 90th birthday, celebrating a life distinguished by service, courage, and enduring contributions to policing in Nigeria. The statement was signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. In a statement, the Force described Ugowe as a trailblazer who occupies a unique place in the history of the Nigeria Police Force, having risen through the ranks at a time when leadership opportunities for women in policing were severely limited. Her career, it said, stands…

The Federal Government has dismissed as false and misleading claims that it plans to unlawfully arrest, detain or prosecute opposition figures, describing a circulating document making such allegations as entirely fabricated. The statement was signed by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the government debunked reports alleging the creation of a non-existent multi-agency task force under a purported programme tagged “ADP4VIP” (Arrest, Detain, Prosecute for Very Important Persons).According to the statement, the document falsely claims that a task force involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businessman, Mr. Nuel Ojei, who passed away at the age of 74. The message was signed by the National Chairman of the PDP, Kabiru Turaki, SAN. In a condolence message issued on behalf of the party, the PDP described Ojei as a distinguished entrepreneur whose life was marked by discipline, enterprise and service to society. The party noted that through his business activities, Ojei made meaningful contributions to economic growth and created opportunities for many people, earning him respect within the business community and beyond. According…

Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has pushed back against negative social media narratives following the road accident involving British-Nigerian boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, insisting that Nigeria’s emergency response systems functioned effectively during the incident. In a statement on Tuesday, Omokri compared Nigeria’s handling of Joshua’s accident with high-profile international cases, including the 1997 Paris crash that claimed the life of Princess Diana. He argued that emergency responders in Nigeria arrived at the scene of Joshua’s accident in under ten minutes, despite the incident occurring outside a major metropolitan area. According to Omokri, Joshua was transported to a hospital within minutes,…

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the remand of a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and a co-defendant at the Kuje Correctional Centre over alleged money laundering offences. The defendants were arraigned on Tuesday before Justice Emeka Nwite on a fresh 16-count charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They all pleaded not guilty to the charges.Following their pleas, the court heard arguments from counsel to the defendants, led by Joseph Daudu (SAN), and the prosecution team, led by Ekele Iheneacho (SAN).…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the provisional list of governorship candidates and their running mates for the June 20, 2026, Ekiti State governorship election, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) conspicuously absent. While 12 other political parties successfully submitted the names of their candidates, the PDP’s flagbearer, Dr. Wole Oluyede, did not appear on the list displayed at INEC’s Ekiti State headquarters along New Iyin Road, Ado-Ekiti. Dr. Oluyede, a medical practitioner, emerged as the PDP governorship candidate from the party’s primary election held on November 9, 2025, under the leadership of the Umar Damagum-led National Working…

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expelled its Kano State chairman, Hashim Suleman Dungurawa, with effect from December 30, 2025, over alleged acts of indiscipline and poor leadership. According to the party, Dungurawa was removed for inciting division within the NNPP, showing disrespect to party members and the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, and engaging in actions that allegedly caused setbacks for the party in the State. The expulsion comes amid persistent speculation over the possible defection of Governor Yusuf to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a development that has continued to fuel internal tension within the NNPP…