Lagos Breaks New Ground: Judiciary Launches Non-Custodial Sentencing to Tackle Prison Congestion, Lead Justice Reform

In a landmark move set to reshape Nigeria’s justice system, the Lagos State Judiciary on Tuesday formally launched its Non-Custodial Sentencing Practice Direction—a bold reform designed to ease the crushing overcrowding in the nation’s correctional centres while strengthening public confidence in justice delivery.The launch, which held at Providence Hotel, Ikeja, was spearheaded by Chief JudgeContinueContinue reading “Lagos Breaks New Ground: Judiciary Launches Non-Custodial Sentencing to Tackle Prison Congestion, Lead Justice Reform”

Mob Justice in Abuja: Furious Crowd Burns Three Park Touts Alive After Fatal Attack on Family

Panic and outrage gripped the Mabushi area of Abuja on Wednesday after an irate mob set three suspected park touts ablaze, following the tragic death of a couple and their young son in a fatal crash allegedly caused by the touts.According to eyewitness accounts, the suspects—locally known as agberos and believed to be working underContinueContinue reading “Mob Justice in Abuja: Furious Crowd Burns Three Park Touts Alive After Fatal Attack on Family”

TRAGEDY ON ENUGU EXPRESSWAY: Dangote Truck Crushes Family of Four, Others in Horror Crash

A black Sunday befell residents of Enugu State as a Dangote truck rammed into a vehicle, crushing an entire family and three other individuals to death at the Four Corner axis along the Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway in Nkanu West Local Government Area.Eyewitnesses painted a chilling picture of the scene, describing the accident as “horrific andContinueContinue reading “TRAGEDY ON ENUGU EXPRESSWAY: Dangote Truck Crushes Family of Four, Others in Horror Crash”

HISTORIC MOMENT: Hon. Misa Musa Jauro Sworn In As Authentic Member Representing Ganye Constituency

In what many described as a triumph for democracy and the will of the people, Hon. Misa Musa Jauro has finally taken the oath of office as the authentic member representing Ganye Local Government Constituency. The event, held under an atmosphere of celebration and renewed hope, marked a defining moment for the people of GanyeContinueContinue reading “HISTORIC MOMENT: Hon. Misa Musa Jauro Sworn In As Authentic Member Representing Ganye Constituency”

ROAD PROJECT CONTROVERSY: Rumors of Abandoned Graders in Ganye Exposed as False – Work in Full Progress

The people of Ganye Local Government Area have been abuzz with heated discussions following rumors circulating on Facebook about road construction equipment allegedly being withdrawn from an ongoing project. Critics, mostly from the opposition, took to social media with claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration had “played its final card” after a photoContinueContinue reading “ROAD PROJECT CONTROVERSY: Rumors of Abandoned Graders in Ganye Exposed as False – Work in Full Progress”

KADUNA CRACKS DOWN ON COSTLY GRADUATIONS, BANS UNRULY ‘SIGN-OUT’ CULTURE IN SCHOOLS

In a sweeping reform to sanitize the education system, the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority (KSSQAA) has outlawed exploitative practices that have long burdened parents and fueled indiscipline among students.The new directive, signed by the Director-General, Prof. Usman Abubakar Zaria, prohibits class-by-class graduation ceremonies, which the authority described as needless and financially draining. GoingContinueContinue reading “KADUNA CRACKS DOWN ON COSTLY GRADUATIONS, BANS UNRULY ‘SIGN-OUT’ CULTURE IN SCHOOLS”

BREAKING: Tragedy on Makurdi–Yelewata Road as Passenger Bus Somersaults Into Bush, Casualties Feared

A tragic road accident has struck along the Makurdi–Yelewata highway, as a passenger bus reportedly somersaulted several times before veering into the bush on Wednesday morning, leaving yet-to-be-determined casualties.The ill-fated bus, which departed Makurdi en route to Yelewata, was said to have lost control just a few kilometers before its destination. Eyewitnesses described the sceneContinueContinue reading “BREAKING: Tragedy on Makurdi–Yelewata Road as Passenger Bus Somersaults Into Bush, Casualties Feared”

Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Friday, September 5, Public Holiday, Urges Prayers for Peace and Unity

The Federal Government has officially declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday in commemoration of Eid-ul-Mawlid, the annual celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).In a statement issued on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Minister, the government extendedContinueContinue reading “Eid-ul-Mawlid: FG Declares Friday, September 5, Public Holiday, Urges Prayers for Peace and Unity”

REBIRTH IN GANYE: PRINCIPAL AUDU REUBEN AUDU DRAGS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FROM DECAY TO DIGNITY

Federal Government College (FGC) Ganye, once a neglected shadow of its former glory, is today wearing a new face of transformation, thanks to the selfless and determined leadership of its principal, Mr. Audu Reuben Audu. In just a short time at the helm, Audu has turned what many described as a “lost campus” into aContinueContinue reading “REBIRTH IN GANYE: PRINCIPAL AUDU REUBEN AUDU DRAGS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FROM DECAY TO DIGNITY”

WAEC Drops Bombshell: WASSCE Goes Fully Computer-Based by 2026

Council Assures Smooth Transition, Says CBT Will End Exam Malpractices, Boost Global CredibilityThe West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has declared its readiness to phase out paper-and-pen examinations and fully adopt Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) by 2026.Head of WAEC’s National Office, Dr. Amos Dangut, made the revelation onContinueContinue reading “WAEC Drops Bombshell: WASSCE Goes Fully Computer-Based by 2026”