Month: January 2026

BREAKING: Ex-AGF Malami, Son and Wife Granted Bail in Money Laundering Trial …February 17, for next hearing

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Photo: Ex-AGF Malami, By: Daniel Kanu Editor A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, January 7th, granted bail to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, along with his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, in a widely followed money laundering prosecution. Justice Emeka Nwite, presiding over the trial at the Federal High Court, admitted the defendants to bail in the sum of ₦500 million each, with two sureties of like amount per person. The total bail package for the trio…

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ALLOW SMALL HOLDER MODULAR WASTE REFINERIES TO EASE POLLUTION PRESSURE IN LAGOS

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Photo: Amb. Obuesi Phillips By: Amb. Obuesi Phillips As the economic hub of Nigeria, Lagos is facing a growing crisis that threatens to undermine its very existence. With a rapidly increasing population of over 25 million people and limited land mass, the city is grappling with the challenge of managing its municipal solid waste. If left unchecked, the consequences will be catastrophic, destroying the city’s megacity status and posing serious health risks to its inhabitants. The improper disposal of waste in Lagos has severe consequences for the environment, public health,…

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Obi Recounts Troubling Hospital Encounter, Decries Nigeria’s Failing Healthcare System

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu Editor Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has recounted a troubling personal experience that, according to him, underscores the deep-rooted failures of Nigeria’s healthcare system, insisting that the country’s challenges stem from poor governance rather than a lack of resources. In a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, Obi narrated a conversation he had with a young Nigerian-American nurse during a domestic flight from Owerri to Lagos. The interaction occurred on January 4, following his engagements…

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Groups condemn Lagos Govt over alleged forced eviction of Makoko residents

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By: Mandy Park Two non-governmental organisations have decried the ongoing attack on Makoko community, an impoverished and predominantly fishing community in Lagos, describing it as a symbolically inhuman and vicious New Year gift on the urban poor while calling on the state governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to halt the exercise. The Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and Centre for Children’s Health Education Orientation and Protection (CEE-HOPE) in a joint statement condemned what they termed a gross human rights abuse against the people of Makoko community in Lagos in response…

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U.S. Bombs Venezuela, Captures President Maduro and First Lady in Extraordinary Military Operation

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Photo: President Nicolás Maduro By: Daniel Kanu In an unprecedented military action early Saturday, 3rd January the United States launched large-scale airstrikes on strategic locations across Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in a lightning operation that has shocked the region and ignited global debate. According to U.S. officials, the assault — dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve — began just after 2 a.m. local time with coordinated strikes on military installations and transport hubs in and around the capital, Caracas. Explosions and low-flying aircraft were reported…

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UPDATE: Magistrate Orders Arrest of Ondo Commissioner for Women Affairs Over Alleged Assault

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Photo: Kudirat Kekere Ekun, CJN By: Mandy Park A Magistrate Court in Akure, the Ondo State capital, has ordered the arrest of the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Seun Osamaye, over an alleged assault on a Chief Magistrate, Mrs. Temitope Alphonso. According to the charge, the alleged assault occurred at the premises of the Ministry of Women Affairs while Chief Magistrate Alphonso was on an official engagement with the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, in the presence of ministry staff. In an affidavit attached to the charge, Magistrate Alphonso stated that the…

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Bail: Ex-AGF Malami, son to remain in prison custody till Wednesday

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Photo: Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami (SAN) By Mandy Park The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, remain in prison custody at Kuje Correctional Centre pending a ruling on their bail application scheduled for Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Malami, who served as Nigeria’s Attorney-General from 2015 to 2023 under former President Muhammadu Buhari, and his son were arraigned last week by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a 16-count…

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X-RAYING SENATOR UCHE LILIAN EKWUNIFE’S UNCONDITIONAL SERVICE.

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Photo: SENATOR UCHE  EKWUNIFE By: Lady Ifeoma Chukwu Distinguished Senator Uche Lilian Ekwunife Is Renowned For Her Dedication To Public Service, Particularly In The Areas Of Education, Healthcare, And Economic Empowerment. Her Unconditional Service To The People Of Anambra Central Senatorial District Has Been Evident In Her Various Initiatives And Legislative Work. KEY AREAS OF FOCUS. * EDUCATION: Senator Uche Lilian Ekwunife Has Been A Strong Advocate For Quality Education, Supporting Programs That Improve Access To Education And Promote Literacy. * HEALTHCARE: She Has Worked Tirelessly To Improve Healthcare Services…

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I’ll Drop Support for Obi If He Accepts VP Slot — Utomi

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Photo: Prof Pat Utomi By: Mandy Park Political economist, Professor Pat Utomi, has declared that he would withdraw his support for former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, should the latter agree to run as a vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 general election. Utomi made the statement on Thursday while speaking on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television. He maintained that Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, would seek the presidency in 2027 following his recent defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). His remarks were…

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Political leaders across parties join Obi as he affirms ADC membership, calls for national unity

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Photo: Peter Obi By: Mandy Park Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, reaffirmed his membership of the national coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging Nigerians to unite across political, ethnic, and religious lines to rescue the country from worsening socio-economic hardship and democratic decline. The announcement was made at a historic gathering at Nike Lake Hotel, Enugu, which drew prominent leaders, former governors, legislators, youth, and women leaders. The event was anchored by sen. Victor Umeh who masterfully explained the purpose and import of the gathering, with…

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