Author: Adeniyi Daniel

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on the National Assembly to pass a proposed amendment to the Electoral Amendment Bill that would make electronic transmission of election results from polling units mandatory. In a statement issued on Saturday, the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) said it adopted a report by NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), urging lawmakers to approve an amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the bill to strengthen electoral transparency and public confidence. The NEC, which met on February 5, 2026, in Maiduguri, Borno State, said the report underscored the urgent need for statutory compulsion on…

Police operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command have arrested nine suspected armed robbers linked to a residential robbery in Jikwoyi, recovering three vehicles and several items believed to have been stolen during previous operations. The suspects were arrested following intelligence-led investigations after a robbery incident reported to the Command on January 18, 2026. Confirming the arrests in a statement issued on Friday, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, said the suspects were tracked and apprehended on January 26, 2026, at a hideout in Nasarawa State, where they were allegedly planning another robbery attack in the Asokoro…

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has sealed 11 petrol filling stations in Rivers State for engaging in sharp practices, including under-dispensing petroleum products, operating failed pumps and other regulatory infractions. The affected stations are located in Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt City Local Government Areas of the state. The Regional Coordinator, South-South, NMDPRA, Victor Owodiasa, disclosed this on Friday while speaking with journalists after an enforcement exercise carried out under the Authority’s ‘Operation One Litre for One Litre’ surveillance initiative. Owodiasa said the operation was aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring that buyers receive full value for…

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Works, has announced a six-week partial closure of the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway to enable urgent repairs on deteriorated expansion joints at Kara Bridge, Magboro Bridge, and Arepo–Punch Bridge. The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Michael Komolafe, made the announcement while addressing journalists at Kara Bridge. Komolafe said the partial closure became necessary to resume critical rehabilitation works that had earlier been suspended on the Lagos-bound section of Kara Bridge following complaints from motorists over prolonged traffic congestion. “We sincerely apologise to road users for the inconvenience this repair work will cause,”…

The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, has dismantled a cyberbullying and extortion syndicate, arresting three suspects over alleged cyberbullying, defamation of character, and demand with menace. The suspects, identified as Adegboro Pamilerin (male), Odepemi Mercy (female), and Humphrey Abedmengo (male), were arrested following a petition alleging sustained cyber harassment and financial extortion. Confirming the development in a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Unit, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, said the suspects subjected the complainant to repeated threats after unlawfully obtaining her private images. “The complainant alleged that she received several calls from unknown phone…

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has arrested seven suspects in connection with an online investment scam centre operating in Agbor, Delta State. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, saying the arrests followed a coordinated investigation supported by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) and intelligence provided by Meta. According to Hundeyin, the suspects arrested are Collins Ogwuorie, Christian Ogwuorie, Gbenoba Emmanuel, Samuel Olufemi, Collins Victor, Onyeka Emenem and Kefas Ogunbor. He said investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly operated a sophisticated online fraud network…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), as preparations intensify for the 2027 General Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, announced the development in Abuja on Thursday during the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties in 2026. Amupitan explained that the registration process followed a rigorous screening exercise involving 171 associations that applied for recognition as political parties. “You will recall that the commission received a total of 171 letters of intent from associations seeking registration as political parties,” he said.…

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has sentenced Robert Orya, former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), to a cumulative 490 years’ imprisonment for defrauding the bank of ₦2.4 billion. Orya, who headed the development finance institution between 2011 and 2016, was convicted on all 49 counts preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The judgment was delivered on Thursday, February 5, 2026, by Justice F.E. Messiri, following a prolonged trial in which the prosecution was led by Samuel Ugwuegbulam on behalf of the EFCC. Justice Messiri sentenced Orya to 10 years’ imprisonment…

Fourteen years ago, what began as a visionary real estate development effort in Shimawa, Ogun State, has evolved into one of Nigeria’s most recognizable housing success stories. Today, Adron Homes & Properties stands as a major force in structured urban development, with over 60 livable communities and estate dwellings spread across key regions of the country. Its journey reflects a deliberate mission that is not just to sell land, but to build functional cities where Nigerians can live with dignity, security, and a strong sense of community. At a time when Nigeria faces rapid urbanization and an ever-growing housing deficit,…

The death toll from Tuesday’s deadly bandits’ attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State has risen to 86, amid conflicting casualty figures from residents and community leaders. Among those killed were two children of the Woro community village head, one of whom reportedly graduated from a School of Nursing in 2025, according to multiple local sources. The attackers were also said to have set ablaze the village head’s palace, along with several residential buildings and shops in Woro community, leaving a trail of destruction and displacement. A community source told journalists that security…