Why Nigerians Should Not Take Every Dispute to Court — Information Minister The Federal Government is taking deliberate measures to strengthen Nigeria’s judiciary, improve access to justice and promote greater public awareness and adoption of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said. Idris disclosed this in Abuja when the Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) 2026 Investiture and Awards Night Committee, Mr Dapo Akinosun, SAN, led members of the institute on a courtesy visit to him. The Minister said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was strengthening the…
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From Lagos Streets To Paris: 22-Year-Old Nigerian Model Walks For Chanel Rachel Ojuromi, a 22-year-old Nigerian model and filmmaker, has gone from staging fashion shoots on the streets of Lagos to making her runway debut for Chanel in Paris. Ojuromi walked in Chanel’s Spring/Summer 2027 show at the Grand Palais, marking a remarkable breakthrough for the young creative. Before gaining international recognition, she worked with stylist Debby Fasingha and photographer Odey Ikpa to create fashion videos across Lagos. Rather than traditional runways, the trio used streets and everyday locations as their backdrop, with Ojuromi modelling elaborate outfits while walking through…
University Lecturer Slumps, Dies In Hotel After Engaging Gallaπt S3x Worker A senior lecturer at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, has reportedly died in a hotel room in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. Uwuigbe, a lecturer in the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, reportedly died on Monday, October 5, 2026, at a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma. The Edo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death and arrested the hotel owner, manager and a 21-year-old woman who was reportedly with the lecturer shortly before his…
Tinubu’s 2026 Foreign Travel Budget Larger Than Budgets Of Ekiti, Ondo, Yobe — Ibom Focus Reports Ibom Focus reports that the N6.14 billion earmarked for President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips in the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill has generated public debate, following revelations that the figure is higher than the total annual budgets of several Nigerian states. An analysis of state budget proposals shows that the allocation for the president’s international travels alone exceeds the entire 2026 budgets of states such as Ekiti, Ondo and Yobe, among others. According to figures obtained by Ibom Focus, Ekiti State proposed a total budget…
FG Earmarks N6.14bn For Tinubu’s Foreign Trips In 2026 Budget The Federal Government has earmarked N6.14 billion for President Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips in the proposed 2026 Appropriation Bill. Details from the budget proposal also show that an additional N873.88 million has been allocated for the president’s local travels. This brings President Tinubu’s total travel budget for 2026 to N7.01 billion. Similarly, the proposed budget makes provisions for the Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, with a total allocation of N1.73 billion for general travel and transportation. A breakdown of the figure shows that N417.48 million is set aside for the vice-president’s local…
Trump Makes U-turn Over Christian Genocide In Nigeria President Donald Trump shifted his focus on insecurity in Nigeria, he has admitted that Muslims are also victims of killings. Contrary to the reality on ground, the US President has consistently claimed that Christians are being targeted in attacks. However, in an interview with New York Times, Trump admitted that not a single religion is being affected, but even at that, he claimed that Christians were the major victims. “I think that Muslims are being killed also in Nigeria. But it’s mostly Christians,” New York Times quoted him to have said. On…
“I H@te Christians Who Drink Beer. Kil| Them All.”- Gumi A wave of outrage has followed the circulation of a statement attributed to Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, in which he allegedly said, “I only h@te Christians who drink beer. Kil| them all.” The remark, which has been widely shared on social media, has drawn sharp condemnation from religious groups, civil society organisations and members of the public, who describe it as inciting violence and religious hatred. Critics warn that such statements, if left unchecked, could inflame sectarian tensions in a country already grappling with insecurity and deep religious sensitivities.…
US Delegation Visits Nnamdi Kanu at Sokoto Detention Facility Sokoto — A high-profile delegation from the United States has visited Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), at the Sokoto Medium Security Custodial Centre, drawing renewed attention to the legal and diplomatic controversies surrounding his detention. The delegation was led by Lady Blessing Ijeoma and included Dr. Sylvester Onyia, President of the American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID), and Mr. Evans Nwankwo, Chairman of the Ambassadors for Self Determination. Kanu, who faces terrorism-related charges, has been in the custody of Nigeria’s Department of State…
Katsina — A fresh controversy has erupted in Katsina State after an official document surfaced indicating that the state government has initiated steps to secure the release of dozens of suspected bandits currently facing criminal trials. The letter, dated January 2, 2026, and marked “SECRET,” was issued by the Katsina State Ministry of Justice and addressed to the Chief Judge of the state. It shows that the ministry requested the intervention of the Administration of Criminal Justice Monitoring Committee (ACJMC) to facilitate the release of detained suspects. Signed by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Abdur-Rahman Umar, Esq., the letter disclosed…
Tears As 2-Year-Old Boy And Man Drown In Separate Well Accidents Kano — Tragedy struck Kano State on Wednesday as a two-year-old boy and a 28-year-old man lost their lives in separate well-related accidents. The first incident occurred in Kwankwaso town, Madobi Local Government Area, where toddler Sa’idu Ahmad fell into a well. The Kano State Fire Service received an emergency call at about 12:15 p.m., according to the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi. “We received an emergency call from the Deputy Director, Fire Service, Rabiu Garba, reporting that a boy had drowned in a well, and we…