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ICJ Declares Clean Environment a Human Right: A Game-Changer for Climate Justice and Accountability

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Transparency International hails the International Court of Justice’s landmark advisory opinion recognizing a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a fundamental human right. This historic decision establishes that states have legal duties to combat climate change—failing which they may face international consequences. For climate-vulnerable communities, this is more than symbolic; it’s a powerful legal tool…

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More Than 100 NGOs Raise Alarm Over ‘Mass Starvation’ in Gaza

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Over 100 aid and human rights organizations, including MSF, Oxfam, and Save the Children, have sounded a grave warning about “mass starvation” rapidly spreading across Gaza due to ongoing conflict and aid blockages. The groups say the humanitarian crisis has reached catastrophic levels, with over two million Gazans facing extreme food shortages. Many are reportedly…

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Court Strikes Out ₦12.3bn Case Against Otudeko as EFCC Withdraws Charges

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out the ₦12.3 billion fraud charge against Honeywell Group Chairman, Oba Otudeko, after the EFCC formally withdrew the case. EFCC’s counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), informed the court that the matter had been amicably resolved between Otudeko and First Bank of Nigeria, the complainant. Otudeko’s lawyer, Bode Olanipekun…

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FG Releases 2025 Common Entrance Results for Unity Colleges

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The Federal Government has officially released the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) results for admission into Junior Secondary School (JSS 1) across Nigeria’s 80 Federal Unity Colleges (FUCs). Also released are the results for the Federal Government Academy (FGA), Suleja. Key Highlights: For FGA Suleja: Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, described…

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Governor Sanwo-Olu, Gov. Abiodun, Others Launch ₦500bn ‘Produce for Lagos’ Fund to Boost Food Security

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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, alongside Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Mohammed Bago (Niger), Ahmed Ododo (Kogi), and Agbu Kefas (Taraba), on Wednesday unveiled the ₦500 billion Produce-for-Lagos Off-Take Guarantee Fund at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja. The initiative aims to scale up food production, cut imports, reduce post-harvest losses, create over 4 million jobs, and drive…

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President Tinubu to Commission Cancer Centres in Katsina, Benin, and Nsukka

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to inaugurate three newly completed cancer treatment centres on Thursday, located in Katsina, Benin, and Nsukka. These centres are part of a broader initiative involving the construction and upgrade of six oncology centres across the country. In March 2024, President Tinubu approved the National Sovereign Investment Authority’s (NSIA) participation…

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NCAA Orders Airlines to Enforce $10,000 Cash Declaration for Passengers

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has instructed all international airlines operating in the country to enforce the mandatory $10,000 currency declaration rule for incoming passengers. In a directive issued on April 24, 2025, the NCAA highlighted the need to improve compliance with existing financial disclosure regulations, as part of Nigeria’s broader efforts to combat…

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