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 LASHMA WARNS RESIDENTS NOT TO PAY ILERA EKO PREMIUM INTO PRIVATE BANK ACCOUNT The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), has warned residents in the State not to pay ILERA EKO Health Insurance premium into any private bank account.  The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba stated this today in Alausa, Ikeja, stressing that LASHMA operates a zero cash policy and therefore any attempt to demand for payment into agent's personal account except the Lagos State Health Fund (LASHEF) which is the only dedicated bank account for the pool of fund for Health Insurance in the State, is fraudulent and criminal.  Reacting to a message circulating via WhatsApp that the Agency is not activating Enrollees and that a specific time could not be given for possible activation, the Permanent Secretary declared that this information is fake, false, untrue and did not emanate from the Agency.  Dr. Zamba explained that LASHMA comm...

  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized the need for Africa to develop its own brand of democracy, one that prioritizes the needs and values of its people. Speaking at a colloquium in Abuja to mark the 60th birthday of former Imo Governor Emeka Ihedioha, Obasanjo argued that the current Western-style democracy being practiced in Africa has failed to deliver for the majority of its citizens. According to Obasanjo, democracy in Africa has become a system where a small group of people govern over a large population, often neglecting the needs and rights of the majority. He emphasized that true democracy should be a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, as described by Abraham Lincoln. Obasanjo also noted that before colonial rule, Africa had its own systems of governance that served the needs of its people. He advocated for a return to these indigenous systems, adapted to the modern context, to create a truly African democracy. Other speakers at the ...

  The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed reports circulating on social media that Justice Emmanuel Agim accompanied the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to the University of Calabar's convocation ceremony on March 22, 2025. In a statement, the court's Director of Information and Public Relations, Akande Festus, described the reports as a "false narrative." Justice Agim attended the convocation as an esteemed honouree and alumnus of the institution, where he was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Law. The Supreme Court emphasized that Justice Agim's participation was independent and not as an official representative of any government ministry or department. Any insinuation to the contrary undermines the judicial independence crucial to Nigeria's democracy. The court encouraged the public and media to verify information through credible sources before sharing or publishing to prevent the spread of misinformation.

 Abia Govt Announces Educational Reforms Across Tertiary Institution In a bold move to revitalize the education sector, the Abia State Government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to transform its tertiary institutions. At the forefront of this initiative is the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, who has directed the construction of a 5,000-capacity hostel and a new cafeteria at Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU). This development is part of a broader strategy to enhance student welfare and modernize infrastructure within the institution. Additionally, efforts are underway to rehabilitate collapsed drainage tunnels within the campus, ensuring a conducive learning environment. The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Prof. Uche Eme-Uche, praised Governor Otti's proactive approach in repositioning the state's higher institutions, particularly those that suffered years of neglect. She highlighted the administration's commitment to revitalizing the Abia State Col...

 FCT Police Intercept Major Ammunition Shipment. On March 24, 2025, operatives of Nyanya Division, in synergy with the NURTW, arrested Nuhu Aminu (32) at Nyanya bus terminal with 488 rounds of AK-47 ammo concealed in jerrycans of palm oil. He confessed to working for one Yakubu Kachalla of Funtua, Katsina. Investigation ongoing. Watch video below. 

 Judge Withdraws from Senator Natasha’s Case Over Akpabio’s Petition Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has recused himself from hearing the lawsuit filed by suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The judge cited a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio challenging his impartiality. The case, originally scheduled for hearing, was reassigned following Justice Egwuatu’s decision. Earlier, on March 4, he had issued an interim order halting the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions from proceeding with disciplinary actions against Akpoti-Uduaghan for allegedly violating legislative rules. Despite the court order, the Senate Committee proceeded with its hearing and suspended the senator for six months. The judge later amended his interim order, removing the restriction on the Senate’s activities while the case was pending. Akpabio’s legal team, led by Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), questioned the court’s authority to in...

 Tragedy as UNIOSUN Loses Five Students in Fatal Road Crash The management of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has confirmed the death of five students in a tragic road accident on Sunday, March 23, 2025. According to a statement released on Monday by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the accident occurred near the Balogun area, before Unity School in Ikire, Osun State. The crash involved a luxury bus traveling from Ibadan and an 18-passenger bus from Osogbo, resulting in multiple fatalities, including five UNIOSUN students. Reports from the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) indicated that the accident was caused by a head-on collision between the two buses. Adesoji confirmed the identities of the deceased students as: Olagbemide Dotun (200-level, Software Engineering) Suleiman Farouq Adedayo (400-level, Law) Ogundare Pelumi (300-level, Public Health) Ogundare Elijah (100-level, Mechanical Engineering) Olawuyi Mary (200-level, Nursing...