Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the prohibition on publicly parading criminal suspects by officers of the Nigeria Police Force. This decision follows a directive issued by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), which explicitly forbids the practice. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, emphasized the police chief’s commitment to protecting fundamental human rights and aligning law enforcement with global standards. “IGP Kayode Egbetokun has reiterated the ban on the public parade of suspects by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. This…

An independent panel set up to investigate allegations of corruption and other misconduct against top officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service has officially started its work. The panel’s secretary, Uju Agomoh, who led the session on Tuesday in Abuja, stated that many of the cases under review involve senior officers overseeing custodial centres across the country, where the alleged misconduct took place. Agomoh explained that the panel has been tasked with carrying out a detailed investigation into specific incidents and recommending urgent steps to prevent such issues in the future. Agomoh said, “Recent reports have highlighted cases of corruption, torture,…

The National Industrial Court of Nigeria in Abuja has fixed March 17 to deliver a ruling in the suit filed by Courses 18, 19, and 20 (Force Entrants) of the Police Academy on Tuesday. The plaintiffs are challenging their forced retirement from the Nigeria Police Force. The plaintiffs, who sued the Police Service Commission, the Inspector General of Police, and the Force Secretary as the 1st to 3rd defendants, filed the suit both individually and on behalf of all members of Courses 18, 19, and 20 of the Police Academy. The officers involved include ACP Chinedu Emengaha, ACP Victor Chilaka,…

The Senate has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission to organise by-elections to fill the vacant Senate seats in Edo Central and Anambra South. Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, made this announcement during Tuesday’s plenary while officially declaring both seats vacant. The Edo Central seat became vacant in December 2024 after Monday Okpebholo was sworn in as the Governor of Edo State in November. Similarly, the Anambra South seat has remained empty since the passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in July 2024. INEC had previously stated in January 2025 that it was waiting for an official request from the Senate before proceeding…

The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria to suspend the implementation of the increment in Automated Teller Machine transaction charges given the economic situation in the country. The decision of the House was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Esan Central /Esan West/Igueben Federal Constituency, Edo State, Marcus Onobun, during Tuesday’s plenary. Addressing his colleagues on the floor, Onobun noted that the apex bank through a recent circular, prescribed an increase in ATM withdrawal charges and a discontinuation of the free ATM withdrawals for customers…

The leadership of the Labour Party on Tuesday inaugurated a three-member panel to resolve the frosty relationship between some LP lawmakers and its National Chairman, Julius Abure. The move was announced in a statement issued in Abuja by the National Publicity Secretary of LP, Obiora Ifoh. The newly inaugurated committee members include fellow legislators Ben Etanabene (Chairman), Mathew Nworgu, and Chinedu Obika. Abure and many of the LP National Assembly members in both chambers have been at loggerheads since last year over the legitimacy of the contentious Anambra convention, which returned the current leadership to office. The face-off was further…

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies tumbled on Tuesday as concerns over the US economy and trade tensions grew. Bitcoin dropped 3.2% to $79,937 after hitting a low of $76,624. Ethereum fell sharply by 7.5% to $1,911. The global crypto market cap declined 4.3% to $2.6 trillion, The Economist reports. Solana, XRP, Cardano and Dogecoin also suffered losses, with Dogecoin plunging 8.5%. Investor confidence weakened after former US President Donald Trump, in a Fox News interview, mentioned a “period of transition” but did not clarify if his tariff policies might lead to a recession. His remarks caused declines across cryptocurrencies, stocks,…

Tech billionaire and senior White House advisor Elon Musk called Senator Mark Kelly a “traitor” on Monday after he visited Ukraine and said it was important that Americans stand with the war-torn country. Kelly, a former NASA astronaut and US navy pilot, visited Ukraine — which has been battling a Russian invasion for more than three years — over the weekend. His trip comes at a time when President Donald Trump is seeking a quick end to the conflict and upending US foreign policy with his pivot to Moscow and pause of US military aid to Kyiv. “Just left Ukraine.…

The Kebbi State Government has confirmed that 26 people have died from a suspected outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in Aliero, Gwandu, and Jega local government areas. Cerebrospinal meningitis is a serious infection that causes inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses and can spread from person to person. Symptoms include fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. If not treated quickly, it can lead to serious complications or death.

Manchester United on Tuesday announced plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium that co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said would be the “world’s greatest” football ground. The decision by the Premier League club came after an extensive consultation process around whether to develop their existing historic Old Trafford stadium or build a new one close by, in conjunction with the Old Trafford Regeneration Task Force. United have now confirmed their “intention to pursue a new 100,000-seater stadium as the centrepiece of the regeneration of the Old Trafford area”. The club hopes the new ground can be finished in five years. Scaled models…