Kanya King, founder of the MOBO Awards, defeats cancer at the age of 57

The MOBO Awards were launched by British businesswoman Kanya King. King has passed away. Reportedly, Kanya King succumbed to colon cancer on June 3, 2026. Her age was 57. In a formal statement published on Instagram on Friday, the MOBO Organisation broke the unfortunate news. The MOBO Organisation released a lengthy statement expressing their “immeasurable … Read more

On gas flare accountability and the reversal of executive order 9, CSOs in Akwa Ibom have tasked the NUPRC

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been approached by a conglomeration of Akwa Ibom State-based civil society organisations, youth organisations, academics, and activists who are demanding complete transparency regarding gas flare penalties levied in the state since 2021. The AKEJA alliance also demanded that the transfer of gas flare penalty funds from the … Read more

Soludo has served 500 owners of hazardous, illegal properties with demolition notifications

More than 500 people in Nnewi have been sent demolition orders by the Anambra State Government for occupying or owning unlawful, decrepit, or hazardous buildings. The commercial city is set to undergo a transformation as part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s ambitious urban renewal program. During his recent inspection visit to Nnewi, the governor unveiled his … Read more

Disabled people and their allies in Nigeria demand more affordable assistive technology

The increasing expense of assistive technology in Nigeria is a matter of worry for people with disabilities (PWDs) and disability advocates. Addressing these concerns, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) at Kano’s School for Arabic Studies (SAS) commemorated the 2026 World Day for Assistive Technology. All levels of government were urged to lower … Read more

In response to recent bandit attacks in Kebbi, Governor Idris has called an emergency security meeting

In light of the recent bandit attacks that have occurred in several sections of Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris called an emergency security meeting on Friday. Gathering at Birnin Kebbi’s Government House, security players assessed the current state of affairs and bolstered plans to counter new dangers to impacted populations. During his remarks, the governor … Read more

Micheal Sesugh: The EFCC has publicly denied reports that a suspect died while in custody

Claims that Michael Sesugh, a suspected cyber fraudster, died while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Makurdi Zonal Directorate, Benue State, have been denied. The corpse was discovered in a pool of blood at the Kansho axis of Markurdi immediately after a gun duel with commission operatives trying to … Read more

Alert sent to healthcare facilities and waste management companies regarding Ebola prevention measures by LAWMA

The current epidemic of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in areas of East Africa has prompted the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to issue a precautionary advise to hospitals, medical waste handlers, transporters, and treatment operators across Lagos State. A statement from the Lagos state government explained that the agency was taking this step to make … Read more

The major sin in Islam includes terrorism, kidnapping, and other crimes that Sharia does not condone – NACOMYO

According to NACOMYO, the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, Muslims should be very careful not to commit acts of terrorism, kidnapping, murder, or intimidation against innocent people. The Nigerian government has long-established legal procedures that impose harsh punishments for serious crimes, such as terrorism, kidnapping, and murder, as pointed out by the council. In … Read more