The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has announced a three-month grace period for all foreign nationals with expired visas to leave the country without incurring penalties. The directive, issued on Friday, May 2, 2025, was contained in an official statement signed by Akinsola Akinlabi, the NIS Public Relations Officer. According…
A Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has sentenced Andrew Nice Ominikoron, a driver with the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, to death by hanging for the murder of Bamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old fashion designer. Justice Sherifat Sonaike delivered the judgment on Friday, bringing closure to a case that sparked nationwide…
The Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a request to stop the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) from using the e-Naira trademark, ruling in favor of the apex bank in a legal dispute with E-Naira Payment Solutions Limited. Justice James Omotosho, in his ruling, declined to grant an interim injunction that would have restrained the…
During the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration at Eagle Square, Abuja, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) made a bold call for a review of the retirement age for civil servants across all sectors. The NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, urged the Federal Government to extend the 65-year retirement age or 40 years of service, already implemented…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to treat Nigerian workers as essential partners in nation-building, not just as tools for economic development. In his 2025 Workers’ Day message on Thursday, Atiku hailed the dedication and resilience of Nigerian workers despite economic hardship, poor wages, and inadequate government support. “The Nigerian worker…
Kwara State workers, under the umbrella of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC), joined millions globally to commemorate Workers’ Day 2025, urging the government to urgently tackle the rising cost of living and improve citizens’ welfare. The celebration, held at George Innih Stadium in Ilorin, brought together labour leaders, government representatives,…
Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has stated that she will only provide evidence to back her sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio if directed to do so by a court of law. Her reaction follows a second formal request made by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and counsel to Akpabio, Olisa Agbakoba,…
Tensions are mounting within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its powerful Governance Advisory Council (GAC) over the rumoured 2027 governorship ambition of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At just 39 years old, Seyi is being championed by several youth and diaspora groups, including the Coalition of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release prominent Nigerian businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, within 24 hours. Justice Inyang Ekwo, delivering a ruling on Wednesday, also instructed that all parties involved — especially the EFCC — must return to court on May 2, 2025, to…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a foreign national, Elie Bitar, wanted in connection with a major cryptocurrency fraud scheme linked to the controversial online trading platform, Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). In a public bulletin released Wednesday via EFCC’s official social media channels, the agency alleged that 41-year-old Bitar orchestrated a fraudulent…
