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The Akwa Ibom State Government has called on the judiciary to reconsider granting bail to offenders accused of severe gender-based violence (GBV), arguing that the practice often places victims and witnesses at greater risk.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Udom (SAN), said granting bail to GBV suspects creates the impression that the freedom of offenders is prioritised over the safety of victims.
On May 30, Budapest became the capital of world football, hosting one of the biggest sporting events of 2026 –…
Lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday adopted the recommendations of the House Committee on Finance on the Lagos State Wealth Fund Bill, 2025, with amendments during plenary.
The recommendations followed the presentation of the committee’s report by its Chairman, Obafemi Saheed.
Saheed presented the report on “A Bill for a Law to Establish the Lagos State Wealth Fund to Receive, Manage and Invest in a Diversified Portfolio of Medium and Long-Term Assets for the Benefit of Lagos State and Future Generations of Its Indigenes and Residents and for Connected Purposes.”
Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Alimosho Federal Constituency have rejected what they described as attempts to impose a candidate on the party, insisting that the democratic wishes of members must prevail.
The stakeholders made their position known during a press conference in Alimosho, Lagos State, where they urged President Bola Tinubu, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to protect internal democracy within the party.
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have rescued three abducted children and arrested two suspected child traffickers during an operation in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area.
The rescue operation followed a distress call received by the police on June 3, 2026, at about 7:00 pm from a concerned individual reporting the abduction of three children along Ekparakwa Village in Mkpat Enin.
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intensified calls for the adoption of cycling as a sustainable mode of transportation, urging governments at all levels to prioritise bicycle infrastructure and safer roads as part of efforts to improve urban life and reduce environmental pollution.
Speaking at the flag-off of the 2026 United Nations World Bicycle Day celebration on Wednesday, FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, said cycling offers solutions to growing urban challenges, including traffic congestion, air pollution, road crashes and sedentary lifestyles.
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration, through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), is set to train 10,000 residents in industry-relevant skills across technology, construction, fashion, health and business sectors as part of efforts to deepen human capital development.
Sanwo-Olu made this known at the Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0, organised by Omniverse Africa in partnership with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), with the theme, “Connected Future: Synergy for Impact,” held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre), Iganmu, Lagos, on Tuesday.
The Zambia Four Nations Tournament is gathering momentum with Lesotho and Kenya becoming the first visiting teams to arrive in…
The Lagos State Government says it has expanded office accommodation for public servants by an additional 19,525 square metres as part of efforts to improve operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and reduce expenditure on rented office space.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works, Dr Adekunle Olayinka, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja, to mark the third anniversary of the second term of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat.
Anatolia Energy and Services Limited, operator of Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 104/Okiori Oilfield, has organised a three-day leadership development programme for members of the Nembe Okiori Host Community Development Trust (HCDT) as part of efforts to strengthen the Trust’s capacity to drive sustainable development across its host communities in Nembe Kingdom, Bayelsa State, in line with the Petroleum Industry Act 2021.
The capacity-building programme covers key areas of HCDT management, including strategic leadership, management skills, teamwork, legal and regulatory frameworks guiding Host Community Development Trust operations, stakeholder management, and communication.
