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Ex-Oyo Health Commissioner Dr Azeez Adeduntan petitions AGF, IGP over Police refusal to release foundation’s vehicle despite court judgment

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Renowned cardiovascular surgeon and former Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Prince (Dr.) Azeez Popoola Adeduntan, has raised serious concerns over the refusal of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command to comply with a valid court judgment ordering the release of his foundation’s vehicle, a Toyota Corolla with registration number KWL 927 FH. In an open letter addressed to the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Dr. Adeduntan recounted that the vehicle was impounded in February 2023 over a transaction…

Trump slams 100% Tariff on foreign films, sparks global shockwaves in entertainment industry

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In a dramatic policy shift aimed at reviving America’s struggling film industry, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on all films produced outside the United States. The move, which has sent shockwaves through global entertainment circles, is framed by Trump as a national security measure to combat foreign influence and propaganda.   Announcing the decision via his Truth Social account on Sunday, Trump said, “This is a concerted effort by other nations and, therefore, a National Security threat. It is, in addition to everything else, messaging and…

Gov Okpebholo signs Bill to establish Edo College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has signed into law a bill for the establishment of the Edo State College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Technology, a development expected to drive educational growth and generate employment opportunities in the state.   The bill, which was passed by the Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA), was signed at the Governor’s office in Government House, Benin City. Governor Okpebholo described the new law as a major step toward boosting healthcare education and regional development, particularly in Udomi and surrounding communities in Uwessan,…

Tinubu approves ‘Nigeria First’ Policy, bans use of foreign goods in government contracts

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new policy tagged Renewed Hope Nigeria First, mandating all federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to prioritise the use of Nigerian-made goods, services, and local expertise in the execution of government contracts.   The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Monday in Abuja.   Describing the initiative as a bold shift in the nation’s economic direction, the Minister likened it to the “America First” policy introduced during…

NUJ FCT Council mourns Veteran Journalist Elder Ambrose Sule Inusa

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of one of its senior members, Elder Ambrose Sule Inusa, who passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025.   The respected journalist and unionist reportedly died while being rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Gwarinpa, Abuja, after a brief illness. His passing came just a day before his 70th birthday, which would have been marked today, May 5, 2025.   In a statement signed by the Secretary of Council, Comrade…

Over 1.5Million candidates score below 200 as JAMB releases 2025 UTME results

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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), revealed that over 1.5 million candidates scored below the 200 mark.   Out of the 1,955,069 candidates who registered for the examination, only 420,415 scored above 200. A total of 4,756 candidates scored 320 and above, while 7,658 candidates scored between 300 and 319.   According to the breakdown provided by JAMB:   12,414 candidates (0.63%) scored 300 and above   98,269 (5.02%) scored between 250–299   334,560 (17.11%) scored between…

SERAP, HEDA, 54 CSOs demand Akpabio’s resignation after Court upholds electoral fraud conviction linked to his 2019 victory

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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA), and a coalition of 54 other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called for the immediate resignation of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. This follows the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold the conviction of Professor Peter Ogban for manipulating results in the 2019 Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial election to favour Akpabio, then a candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The appellate court in Calabar, on Wednesday, reaffirmed Ogban’s three-year prison sentence, originally handed down by…

EIMC 18 Participants visit Emir of Kagara, hail security gains in Niger state

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Emir of Kagara, His Royal Highness Malam Ahmed Garba Gunna, has commended the efforts of security agencies and the Niger State Government in restoring peace to the region. He made the remarks during a courtesy visit by participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 from the National Institute for Security Studies.   The delegation, made up of senior security officers and policymakers, was in Niger State as part of a study tour themed “Non-State Actors in Security Management: Issues, Challenges and Prospects for Peace and Development in…

Nigeria Customs begins Form M processing on B’Odogwu portal ….. Records over 500 entries in pilot phase

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the successful commencement of its pilot phase for processing Form M through the B’Odogwu Unified Customs Management System (UCMS), marking a major stride in its digital transformation agenda aimed at modernising trade procedures and boosting operational efficiency.   The pilot rollout, which is currently ongoing across three designated Commands Port and Terminal Multiservices Limited (PTML), Tin Can Island Port, and Apapa Area Command has so far recorded the processing of 544 Form M entries. Out of these, 283 were successfully registered, 10 validated,…

SERAP, Editors demand urgent reforms to Cybercrimes Act over crackdown on free speech

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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors have called for immediate reforms to Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act, citing its misuse to target journalists, bloggers, activists, and opposition voices.   In a joint statement issued on Sunday, Kolawole Oluwadare of SERAP and Dr. Iyobosa Uwugiaren of the Editors’ Guild urged President Bola Tinubu to halt the weaponization of the Act, release all individuals detained under its controversial provisions, and uphold constitutional guarantees of free expression.   The groups condemned the growing use of arbitrary arrests, strategic…