The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has underscored the role of traditional institutions in nation-building and good governance, saying he does not require constitutional backing to advise the president or state governors on national issues. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, Sanusi said his authority to offer counsel to constituted authorities derives from his position as a leader of the people. “Do I need to be told to advise the President? Do I need the Constitution to tell me that if I think there is something the country needs, I should go to the President and say, ‘Mr President,…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The De Renaissance Patriots Foundation, a socio-cultural organisation of Lagos State indigenes, on Tuesday, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late billionaire businessman and traditional title holder, Otunba (Dr) Isiaka Adekunle Ojora, at their residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. The delegation was received by the head of the children and former First Lady of Kwara State, Mrs Toyin Ojora-Saraki. The Foundation, led by its Chairman, Board of Trustees, Professor Adele Jinadu, presented two documents to the family: a letter of condolence addressed to the Royal Family and presented to the widow, Erelu Oju’Olape Ojora, and a tribute in…
About 55.4% of Lagos State remains without 5G coverage as of Q4 2025, even as deployment steadily improves, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The figures, from the NCC’s Q4 2025 Industry Performance Report, show that three years after MTN launched the first 5G network in Nigeria—followed by Airtel and Mafab Communications—coverage gaps persist in major cities, including Lagos and Abuja. Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity, Edoyemi Ogoh, noted that where 5G is available, user experience meets expectations set during the spectrum auction, offering significantly higher speeds and better overall performance compared to older technologies. However, the…
Nearly 85,000 bottles of Parodontax Active Gum Health Mouthwash are being recalled after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that some units may be missing or display incorrect lot numbers and/or expiration dates. The recall affects 16.9-fluid-ounce, mint-flavoured, alcohol-free Parodontax mouthwash distributed nationwide in stores and online by Haleon of Warren, New Jersey. According to the FDA, the affected product should carry lot number 0665363 with an expiration date of August 31, 2027, but this information may be absent on some bottles. A total of 84,764 bottles are included in the recall, which the FDA has classified as…
The United States military on Tuesday shot down an Iranian drone that it said “aggressively” approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, according to U.S. officials. The incident was first reported by Reuters.The Iranian Shahed-139 drone was flying toward the carrier with what the U.S. military described as “unclear intent” before it was downed by an F-35 fighter jet. U.S. Central Command spokesperson, Navy Captain Tim Hawkins, said the action was taken in self-defence to protect the aircraft carrier and personnel on board. “No American service members were harmed and no U.S. equipment was damaged,” Hawkins…
The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. His confirmation followed the presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Adegbonmire Ayodele (APC, Ondo Central). President Bola Tinubu had, in January, forwarded a request to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Oyewole’s appointment to the apex court. The request, conveyed through a letter to the upper chamber, was made pursuant to Section 231(2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). After presenting the committee’s report, Ayodele…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned a former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz, before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a five-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. According to the charge sheet, Malami is accused of knowingly abetting terrorism financing by allegedly refusing to prosecute suspected financiers whose case files were forwarded to his office while he served as AGF and Minister of Justice. Both defendants are also accused of illegally possessing firearms and ammunition at their residence in Gesse Phase II Area, Birnin Kebbi…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) External, 52 days after the conclusion of the final paper. The Registrar and Chief Executive of NECO, Prof. Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi, disclosed that 96,979 candidates registered for the examination across 16 subjects, while 95,160 candidates eventually sat for the papers nationwide. According to the performance analysis, 71.63 per cent of the candidates obtained five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. Subject-by-subject results show that 78.32 per cent of candidates earned credit passes in English Language, while 91.35 per cent recorded credit…
Zamani Telecom, a major mobile network operator in Niger Republic, has partnered Hayo, a global digital solutions provider, to deploy Application-to-Person (A2P) SMS monetisation and SMS firewall solutions aimed at curbing fraud and boosting revenue. Under the agreement, Hayo will serve as Zamani’s exclusive partner for A2P monetisation, deploying its SMS Firewall solution to test, identify and block fraudulent traffic across the operator’s network. The move is expected to improve profitability, sustainability and trust in Zamani’s A2P SMS business. The SMS Firewall solution detects and blocks A2P traffic terminated through grey routes, ensuring all messages are delivered via authorised, whitelisted…
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport at least 79 Nigerians who have been placed on its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal register. This announcement was made on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s official website. This move is part of renewed efforts by U.S. immigration authorities to prioritize the deportation of foreign nationals with serious criminal convictions. According to the DHS, the individuals listed are convicted criminal aliens who were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and are being prioritized for deportation. “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the…