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A United Kingdom-based philanthropist, Chief (Mrs.) Dorcas Adeyinka, has publicly challenged her recent declaration as “wanted,” alleging that she was falsely accused and unlawfully listed in a police bulletin without being given a fair opportunity to defend herself. In an emotional statement, Adeyinka called on the Nigerian Police Force to urgently review what she described as a petition filled with “baseless and well-crafted lies,” which allegedly led to the publication of her name in a wanted notice. The development comes as Toyin Fayose tendered an apology to Adeyinka over an earlier allegation that she introduced a shipper who later defrauded her. Fayose offered the apology in a video, clarifying that Adeyinka was not responsible for introducing the individual to her. “I want to state clearly that Dorcas Adeyinka did not defraud me, and she was not the one who introduced the shipper who defrauded me,” Fayose said. According to her, she met the shipper at one of the annual Christma...

The Coalition of Civil Rights Organizations for Good Governance has condemned the campaign of calumny directed at the leadership and management of TANTITA Security Services Nigeria Limited. The group by its coordinator, Comrade Jude Ochiagha and Secretary General, Kolawole Abe, said it has observed a coordinated barrage of misleading media publications, sponsored commentaries, and calls for protest aimed at discrediting the integrity, competence, and operational mandate of TANTITA. It said these attacks, couched in sensational narratives and unsubstantiated allegations, are nothing more than the desperate antics of known oil thieves, economic saboteurs, and their collaborators whose criminal enterprises have been significantly disrupted by the operational efficiency of TANTITA. The group said: "It is a matter of public record that before the engagement of TANTITA by the Federal Government, crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism had reached alarming proportions in the Niger Delta, ...

By Toby Prince    In the very words of Nelson Mandela, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”   This same view was echoed by Malcolm X, who asserted that “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”   While these quotes capture the essence of education as a tool for personal growth, societal change, and empowerment, they perhaps informed Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila's drive towards leveraging legislative representation as a viable tool for societal reconfiguration and educational reformation.   Today, the facts, as they say, speak for themselves. Indeed, Rt. Hon. Gbajabiamila is no stranger to lawmaking. He has been making positive impact and driving national development for several years through effective legislation.   Fundamentally, Chief Femi has been instrumental in the sponsorship of numerous and wide-ranging Bills, with many already passed into law. During the...

By Dare Abejide In every democracy, criticism is welcome. But when criticism drifts into distortion, it becomes necessary to correct the record. Recent commentaries portraying the representation of Ekiti North Federal Constituency II as “dormant” and “docile” are not only misleading; they are fundamentally disconnected from verifiable facts on the ground. Representation is not a talent show measured by volume or theatrics. It is a responsibility assessed by legislative output, constituency impact, and accountable use of public mandate. On these metrics, the record of Hon. Akinlayo Davidson Kolawole stands firm. Contrary to claims of legislative silence, Hon. Kolawole has actively engaged the National Assembly in ways that directly benefit Ekiti North II. He has sponsored bills for the establishment of a School of Nursing in Ikosu Ekiti and a School of Agriculture in Otun Ekiti, institutions designed to expand access to education, strengthen human capital, and stimulate local economies....

The Senate Committee on Finance has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for launching Nigeria's National Halal Economy Strategy, describing it as a bold and strategic move to position the country within the lucrative global halal market, estimated at $7.7 trillion. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Senator Sani Musa, the committee praised the initiative as timely and aligned with international best practices. Several countries—including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Brazil, Thailand, and Singapore—have successfully used halal frameworks to boost manufacturing, agricultural exports, financial markets, and foreign investment. The committee highlighted Nigeria's strong advantages for success in this space, including its vast agricultural resources, large domestic market, youthful population, growing manufacturing sector, and expanding services industry. It noted that the strategy fits seamlessly i...

A human rights group, the Centre for Human and Socio-Economic Rights (CHSR), has called for investigations into the killings of six traders in Owode Onirin area of Lagos State in August 2025 by suspected thugs. Addressing the media on Monday at the International Press Centre (IPC), Ogba, Lagos, on the recent protest at the gate of the Lagos State House of Assembly over the demolitions carried out in some parts of the state that led to altercation between the protesters and the security agencies, the President of CHSR, Comrade Alex Omotehinse said that the people have rights to protest. Omoteshinse said that the issue should have been handled better by the security agencies, while calling for an end to interference in lawful civic coalitions and protests. “We demand an independent investigation into the killing of the six Owode Onirin traders and killings in all other affected communities across the state. “We also want the prosecution of every individual and all accomplices involve in ...