The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a move by the Nigeria Police Force to block the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, had filed an ex parte application through police legal representatives, seeking an immediate court order to restrain activist Omoyele Sowore from…
Ahead of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protests scheduled for Monday, October 20, in Nigeria’s capital, the U.S. Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to American citizens. In a statement posted on its website Friday, the embassy warned that the demonstrations could result in disruptions, including roadblocks, traffic congestion, and possible violence, particularly around Eagle Square…
The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has reiterated its dedication to enhancing Nigeria’s trade capacity and expanding the export of locally made goods through its export certification scheme, SONEXCAP. Speaking during the 2025 World Standards Day in Lagos, SON Director-General, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, urged manufacturers and exporters to take advantage of the scheme, which helps…
The Rivers State Executive Council has revoked the ₦134 billion contract awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation for the renovation and furnishing of the State Secretariat Complex. The contract, awarded under the previous emergency administration led by Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), was canceled during Thursday’s council meeting presided over by Governor Siminalayi Fubara….
The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has reiterated the government’s commitment to the welfare and inclusion of persons with disabilities through a two-day cash support programme held on October 13 and 14, 2025, at its headquarters. Representing LASODA’s General Manager, Mrs. Adenike Oyetunde-Lawal, the agency’s Head of Finance and Accounts, Mr. Hezekiah Akinbule,…
The Niger State Environmental Protection Agency (NISEPA) has dismissed claims of a levy increase for petty traders, describing the viral online report as false and misleading. Speaking at a press conference in Minna on Thursday, NISEPA’s General Manager, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad, clarified that the agency had not raised its fees beyond ₦100,000, as reported on…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it is charging ₦1.5 billion to fulfill a Freedom of Information (FOI) request for certified copies of the National Register of Voters and polling unit data nationwide. The request, submitted by V.C. Ottaokpukpu & Associates on October 8, 2025, sought official voter records for all 36…
