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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has taken the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to the Federal High Court, Abuja, over the controversial tinted-glass permit policy, describing it as unconstitutional, exploitative, and a potential goldmine for corruption.The legal fireworks were sparked during the NBA’s pre-conference National Executive Council meeting in Enugu on August 23, whereContinueContinue reading “NBA Drags IGP to Court Over ‘Illegal’ Tinted Glass Permit, Alleges Extortion, Private Account Payments”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dramatically reversed recent appointments at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), reinstating Director-General Salihu Dembos after his abrupt and controversial removal just weeks ago.Authoritative sources told PREMIUM TIMES that the reversal followed a storm of confusion, ministerial embarrassment, and a behind-the-scenes battle for control of Africa’s largest television network.On Tuesday, theContinueContinue reading “EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Power Struggle That Forced Tinubu to Reverse NTA Shake-Up”

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has stirred nationwide debate after openly accusing the Federal Government of frustrating the fight against banditry in the troubled North-West.In a statement shared on the official handle of Nigerian Stories via X (formerly Twitter), Governor Lawal declared:> “I know where bandits are, but security agents take orders fromContinueContinue reading “I Know Where Bandits Hide, But Abuja Ties Security Agents’ Hands – Zamfara Governor Explodes”

Our Correspondent A storm is brewing in Gombe as a fiery legal showdown takes shape. A Gombe-based lawyer, Usamatu Abubakar, Esq., has dragged the State Government and Police Command before the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging the controversial ban on motorcycle operations between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM.In his suit, Abubakar insists that the restriction,ContinueContinue reading ““Gombe Lawyer Slams ₦50 Million Suit Against Government, Police Over Motorcycle Ban””

By Idowu Abdullahi Each rainy season, torrents of floodwaters crash into Nigerian communities, swallowing homes, livelihoods, and dreams. From Lagos to Niger, Ogun to Ondo, Rivers to Yobe, families fight a losing battle against waters that rise like a curse—choking the vulnerable, crippling economies, and leaving a trail of despair.When the rain began on theContinueContinue reading “Nigeria’s Flood Nightmare: Women, Children Bear the Brunt as Disease Looms After Deadly Deluge”

Governors of the North-East subregion have sounded the alarm over an impending humanitarian and economic crisis, warning of devastating floods and a looming food shortage that could worsen the plight of millions already burdened by insecurity and poverty.Gathered under the North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF)—comprising Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States—the leaders issuedContinueContinue reading “North-East Governors Raise Alarm: Looming Floods, Food Crisis Threaten Region”

By Usman Umar Girei The Adamawa State chapter of the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has ushered in a new era of leadership following a keenly contested election held during the week at the NUJ Press Centre, Yola.After a transparent voting process, the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Maria Albert Zira, announced Felicia AmosContinueContinue reading “Felicia Amos Dauda Emerges as NAWOJ Chairperson in Adamawa: A New Dawn for Women in Journalism”

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two young lovers who staged a fake kidnapping in a desperate bid to extort millions of naira from the woman’s own family.Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, disclosed this in a statement issued through the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, on Friday. He described the incident asContinueContinue reading ““Love Gone Wrong: Anambra Police Nab Woman, Boyfriend For Staging Fake Kidnap, Recover ₦1.2m Ransom””

Rivers State is once again at the center of political storm clouds as residents troop out today, Saturday, to vote in highly controversial local government elections conducted under the administration of President Bola Tinubu’s military-appointed sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retired).The elections, scheduled to hold across 6,866 polling units in 319 wards, come barelyContinueContinue reading “LIVE UPDATES: Tension as Rivers State Holds Controversial LG Polls Under Tinubu’s Sole Administrator”

By: Zagazola Makama A wave of renewed hope swept through Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State on Thursday as community leaders and Fulani armed groups struck a historic peace accord, raising prospects of an end to years of bloodshed, kidnappings, and reprisals that have tormented the once-thriving farming community.The reconciliation meeting, convened at DajinContinueContinue reading “Historic Truce in Katsina: Kurfi Community, Armed Groups Seal Peace Deal to End Years of Bloodshed”