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        . The Late Former U.S President, Jimmy Carter President Bola Tinubu has extended his deepest condolences to the government and people of the United States of America on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100. President Carter, the 39th President of the United States, was a beacon of service to humanity, demonstrating to leaders worldwide the profound impact of dedication beyond the highest office. As a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and global statesman, President Carter devoted his post-presidential life to the causes of peace, democracy, and the eradication of tropical diseases. His unwavering commitment to these noble pursuits has left an indelible mark on the world. The Nigerian leader stated this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. "President Carter showed us all how to remain relevant and impactful after leaving the esteemed position of President of the United States," remarked P...

. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa  The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa described the allegation that the House spent N17 billion on the fixing of a gate as spurious and funny. A self-proclaimed group, Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition, had accused the Assembly of spending the amount to construct a gate. The group also sought investigation of the claim. Speaking at plenary, Dr. Obasa said the allegation stemmed from the fear of some people over 2027 which is still more than two years away. Obasa on Thursday further debunked the claim that the House spent N200 million on its recently organised 22nd thanksgiving service for staff. "It is so funny. How much is the allocation of the Assembly in the whole year that we will decide to spend N17 billion on a gate? They even claimed that we spent 200 million on thanksgiving that did not hold.  "We are aware that at a period like this when we are approaching elections in 2027, we should expect such things. I th...

 . L-R Minister of State for Defence Dr Bello Matawalle, First Lady of Nigeria and National Chairman, RHI Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Beneficiary of the RHIESS and the President of DEPOWA, Wife of Chief of Defence Staff Mrs Oghogho Musa during the symbolic presentation of cash to one of the beneficiaries of the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme held in Abuja on Tuesday, 17th December, 2024. First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged the elderly to prioritize their health and spend quality time with their loved ones. She stated this at the 2nd edition of the renewed Hope Initiative, RHI Elderly Support Scheme RHEISS. The programme which is held in all the States of the Federation including the FCT and for Veterans has the 250 beneficiaries per State, FCT and Military Veterans receiving N200,000.00 each. “The Governing Board of the Renewed Hope Initiative has decided to increase the grant from N100,000 to N200,000 this year to provide further support to our eld...

The University of Lagos Alumni Association has elected new National Executive Council (NEC) members to steer its affairs for the next two years.  The new NEC members were elected at the 2023 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at the Tayo Aderinokun Hall, UNILAG, on Sunday, December 15, 2024. The meeting was attended by alumni members, both physically and virtually. The unveiling of the new NEC was sequel to the submission of the reports of the search and electoral committees, respectively.  The search committee which had Dr. John Momoh, as Chairman, produced officers for the National President (worldwide), the Vice President and National Secretary.  The Electoral Committee, which was chaired by Asiwaju Dr. Michael Olawale-Cole, supervised the elections of officers for other positions. While the tenure of the National President, Vice President 1, National Publicity Secretary and National Social Secretary was renewed, other members of the NEC assumed new roles. The following...

A Federal High Court in Abuja has reduced the period that the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) can freeze suspicious bank accounts to 72 hours, saying that allowing the Commission to freeze accounts for up to one year, as provided by the ICPC Act, is “totally unreasonable and usurps the powers of the Court”. Delivering judgement in a suit filed by the Lawyers Network Against Corruption (LNAC), Justice James Omotosho held that although the rights of citizens to movable property and the privacy of their bank accounts are not absolute, allowing the ICPC to freeze an account for up to one year is likely to lead to abuse of powers by the Commission as “power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely”. The judgement arose in a suit filed by Abuja-based lawyer, Mr. Ezenwa Anumnu, on February 21, 2024, on behalf of the LNAC complaining that the ICPC and its Chairman have unilaterally directed that the bank accounts of citizens be frozen without c...

- as Methodist Archbishop advocates for Muslim governor in 2027 . Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire; Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa; Archbishop of the Methodist Church of Nigeria, Lagos, during the 22nd annual Christian Thanksgiving of the Assembly on Friday. The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has urged Nigerians not to despair as the administration of President Bola Tinubu is working to resolve the country's challenges. Dr. Obasa stated this during the Assembly's 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Service with the theme: 'The Voice Of Mercy'. According to him, "The outgoing year is indeed a challenging one, especially considering the economic situation of the country. Nevertheless, we have solace in the fact that the government of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is not leaving any stone unturned to bring us to our promised land. "Mr. President is busy doing everything possible to put smiles on our face...

By Olawale Makanjuola Tobacco use remains a significant public health challenge in Nigeria, contributing to a myriad of health issues including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory illnesses, and various cancers.  According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year globally, with a substantial portion of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries including Nigeria. To combat this growing epidemic, effective funding for tobacco control initiatives has been identified as important as the country grapples with other myriad public health challenges. This article explores Nigeria's current state of tobacco control funding, the challenges faced, and recommendations for enhancing funding effectiveness. Nigeria has made strides in tobacco control through the enactment of the National Tobacco Control Act in 2015. The act aims to regulate tobacco production, distribution, and consumption. The law is aligned with the WHO Framewo...

The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Tuesday called on Federal and State Governments to make human rights a lived reality for all Nigerians in accordance with their constitutional obligation to recognize and maintain human dignity.  It said that by so doing, they could begin to rebuild public trust in government, foster national unity, and unlock the true potential of the Nigerian people. In a statement issued in Lagos to commemorate this year’s International Human Rights Day, MRA lamented that the promise of human rights contained in the Constitution as well as in regional and international instruments that Nigeria is party to, has remained unfulfilled for far too many citizens as the country has spiraled into a jungle where only the fittest survive and human life has little value. MRA’s Programme Officer, Ms Esther Adeniyi, said in the statement: “The Federal Government has duties and obligations under international law to respect, protect and fulfil human rights. It cannot claim to ...

The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Monday called on Nigerian youth to take concrete action against corruption by leveraging the power of technology, social media and the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act to demand transparency and accountability in governance in order to build for themselves the future they want. In a statement to commemorate this year’s International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD), MRA’s Deputy Executive Director, Mr. Ayode Longe, said: “As we come together today to reaffirm our collective commitment to combating corruption, a major challenge that continues to undermine national development, justice, and equality, we call on young people across Nigeria to unleash their boundless energy and creativity to transform our society for the better.” Noting that the theme of this year’s IACD, “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity,” underscores their vital role in driving change, promoting transparency and accountability, and building a future rooted in ...

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application by a contractor to stop the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) from prosecuting him and his company in a 65-million-dollar money laundering case. The Contractor, Mr. Tarry Rufus who is the Chief Executive of Good Earth Power Nigeria Limited, is being prosecuted by the ICPC alongside the former Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Mr. Gimba Kumo Ya’u and the former Executive Director of FMBN, Mr. Bola Ogunsola, over an alleged diversion of $65,000,000 meant for the development of 962 units of residential housing in Kubwa District of Abuja. Honourable Justice Yilwa H. Joseph of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja upheld that the evidence before the court proved that a prima facie case of alleged misappropriation had been established through legal investigation and thus the court could not hinder the ICPC “from carrying out and ...