Author: Lawan

The House of Representatives has withdrawn a controversial bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting compulsory and penalise eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in elections. The bill, co-sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, and Hon. Daniel Adama Ago, had passed second reading two weeks ago. It proposed legal sanctions, including fines and possible jail terms, for citizens who fail to participate in elections. However, the Speaker announced the withdrawal of the bill on Monday, following widespread public concerns and consultations with key stakeholders. In a statement signed by his Special…

Nino Idibia, the first son of Innocent “Tuface” Idibia and Sunmbo Adeoye, is following in his mother’s footsteps. The teen recently graduated from the “Maturity Bible Course” at Royalty Christian Centre. His proud mum and stepfather, David Adeoye, were there to support him. Sunmbo shared photos from the ceremony and explained how proud she is of her son.

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two principal suspects responsible for the gruesome murder of a young woman in the Gangare area of Mile 12. The deceased, from Nasarawa State, was k!lled and her body set ablaze on May 24, 2025. Spokesperson of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, May 25, said the deceased’s ex-boyfriend conspired with the suspects to k!ll her after failed attempt to compel her back into the love relationship. The PPRO dismissed speculations and other misinformation circulating about the cause of the murder. “The Lagos State Police Command…

The Ondo State Police command has arraigned a 23-year-old tailor, Faith Adeola, for allegedly stabbing a middle-aged man, Gbenga Olotu, to death with a knife over a missing stabiliser. The incident happened on May 10, 2025, in the Ikese community, Oka-Akoko, Akoko North West area of the state. Adeola, who is popularly known as ‘Chelsea’ was arraigned before an Akure Magistrates’ Court on one count bothering on murder. It was gathered that a dispute arose between Adeola and Olotu, who was described as his street brother, regarding the alleged theft of a stabiliser. During the altercation, it is claimed that…

Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has constructed a new Islamic learning centre in Kaduna State, named the Tinubu Centre for Islamic Studies. The facility, which aims to promote education, religious harmony, and community development, was officially commissioned by the Sultan of Sokoto. The Director-General of the DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, said the project is part of the agency’s broader strategy to counter terrorism and subversion through community engagement and social development. Represented by retired DSS Director Ahmed Zalmar at the commissioning, Ajayi explained that the agency is focusing on building schools, places of worship, and sporting facilities to reach vulnerable…

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has called on Nigerians to refrain from rushing to judgment over the alleged abuse of the Naira by former militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. A video that went viral on social media showed Tompolo being sprayed with N1,000 notes by an unidentified individual during his 54th birthday celebration. The footage triggered widespread public outrage, with many Nigerians demanding that the EFCC take swift action, as it had done in recent cases involving naira abuse. In response, Olukoyede emphasised the importance of due process and confirmed…

The police in Abuja have rescued two residents of the Grow Homes Estate, Kuchibuyi village in the Byazhin area of the capital city, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers on May 26. In a statement released by the FCT police command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the police said that at about 1am on May 26, it received a distress call from Police officers stationed in front of the estate reporting an attack by armed assailants and requesting reinforcement. Upon swift deployment to the scene, it was discovered that the armed attackers had breached the estate through the rear perimeter fence…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have resumed offensive operations against terrorist enclaves in Katsina State, raiding the hideouts of a notorious bandit leader and rescuing a woman who had been held captive for over two months. The coordinated assault took place on Saturday morning in Machika and Dankolo villages in Sabuwa Local Government Area, targeting camps belonging to a bandit kingpin identified as Kachalla Muritala. According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, intelligence sources said that the troops engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight, forcing them to retreat into the surrounding mountains. No casualties were recorded on the part of…

As part of the ongoing efforts to rid Lagos State of criminal elements and maintain environmental sanity, the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce carried out a major clean-up enforcement operation in the early hours of Friday, May 23, 2025. According to the Commissioner for the Environment, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, the operation commenced around 1:30 a.m. and targeted several areas on the Island, including Victoria Island, Falomo, Eko Hotel axis, Osborne, and surrounding streets, where suspicious activities and the presence of undesirable individuals had been reported. During the raid, 62 individuals were apprehended—comprising 59 males and 3 females. Mr. Wahab confirmed that…

Former governor of Kogi, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Friday said he won’t contest against President Bola Tinubu in 2027 because he has no presidential ambition. In a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, his Media Director, Bello expressed surprise and shock over a video post of his 2022 rally, claiming he had started campaigning against President Tinubu for 2027. The statement read: “While we state categorically, that our principal, Bello, has no 2027 presidential ambition, we want to also stress his unflinching commitment to the re-election of President Tinubu come 2027. “The indices cannot lie. The President and his team have…