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 DRC removes former President Kabila's immunity The Democratic Republic of Congo's senate voted overwhelmingly in favour of lifting former President Joseph Kabila's immunity from prosecution in a late-night vote on Thursday over his alleged links to the M23 rebel group, AFP reported. Kabila is wanted in the DRC accused of crimes against humanity for allegedly supporting the insurgency in the east, including an alleged role in the massacre of civilians and personnel. The government has also moved to suspend his political party and seize the assets of its leaders. Kabila, who denies any ties to the rebel group, stepped down after almost 20 years in power in 2018, yielding to protests. He has been out of the Central African country since late 2023, mostly in South Africa. The senate backed lifting his immunity by 88 votes to 5 in a secret ballot. M23 rebellion Kabila has suggested returning to the Congo to help find a solution to the crisis in the east, where M23 rebels now co...

 Court Jails Man Six Months for Naira Abuse in Lagos   The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, May 23, 2025, secured the conviction and sentence of Okoli Frank Emeka to six months imprisonment for mutilation of the Naira notes before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos.   The convict was arraigned on a one-count charge of tampering and matching on the Naira notes.    The charge reads: “That you, Okoli Frank Emeka, on the 18th day of August, 2024, at Al-moruf  Garden,  Isheri Olofin, Alimosho Local area of Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, whilst matching on the Naira notes during a social occasion,  tampered with the sum of N2,000, 000.00 (Two Million Naira) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria, by matching on the same at the said occasion and you thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the ...

 LAGOS MINISTRY OF JUSTICE RECOVERS ₦10 BILLION, PROSECUTES OVER 71,000 OFFENDERS IN SWEEPING ACHIEVEMENTS The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has tracked a staggering 73,962 criminal cases and recovered over ₦10 billion in the past year, underscoring its commitment to strengthening the rule of law and justice delivery in the state. Hon. Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro (SAN), announced these significant strides at the ongoing Y2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held on Wednesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, as part of activities commemorating the second year of the second term the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led administration in the State. Mr. Pedro highlighted the Ministry's relentless pursuit of justice as a practical necessity for Lagos's over 20 million residents. "Within the period under review, the ministry processed a total of 73,962 criminal cases across the state’s correctional facilities; over 10,000 of these between Ja...

 LAGOS CRACKS DOWN: 580 NIGHTCLUBS, RESTAURANTS PENALISED FOR INDOOR SMOKING VIOLATIONS The Lagos State Government has sanctioned 580 nightclubs and restaurants in 2024 for violating indoor smoking regulations, marking a significant step in its aggressive campaign to bolster public health and safety standards across the state. The revelation came from Mr. Lanre Mojola, Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held on Wednesday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Alausa, Ikeja. Mojola stated that out of 2,024 public places inspected by the Commission last year, 580 establishments were found in breach of indoor smoking rules, adding that while certain venues like nightclubs may permit smoking, it must be strictly confined to designated areas. He issued a stern warning against indiscriminate smoking in public spaces, such as buses, urging residents to report such infractions immediately. "Public smoking is prohibited, and a bil...

 COMMISSIONER APPLAUDS MINISTRY'S DRIVE FOR CONTINUOUS LEARNING IN PUBLIC SERVICE The Honourable Commissioner for Establishments and Training, Mr. Afolabi Ayantayo has lauded the Ministry’s efforts in promoting a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and knowledge sharing across the State’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. He noted that an empowered and well-trained workforce was key to building a vibrant public service. Speaking at the opening of a three-day Bootcamp for Learning and Development Schedule Officers in the State Public Service held at Novatel Hotel, Lekki, Mr. Ayantayo praised the initiative as a strategic step toward institutionalising structured learning. The boot camp was themed: “Cultivating Growth through Learning and Development.” He described the event as both “timely and timeless”, emphasising the need to move away from ad-hoc training efforts to a more strategic and long-term approach to workforce development. “Flexibility, foresigh...

 SANWO-OLU, ABUBAKAR EMPHASISE NEED FOR UNIFIED APPROACH TO SECURITY IN AFRICA Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has emphasised the need for Africa to adapt to the changing nature of warfare, embrace technological advancements, and invest in the training and development of its armed forces, especially the air forces. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke through his Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday at the 4th African Air Forces Forum, themed: "Strengthening Collaborations in Advanced Aerospace Technologies for Enhanced National and Regional Security," held at the Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, stated that the issues confronting the Africa region are complex, ranging from terrorism and transnational crime thus, the need to safeguard her extensive airspace. The Governor added that these challenges call for innovative solutions, collaborative strategies, and a unified approach. His words, “We must adapt to the changing nature of warfare, e...

 500 STUDENTS BEGIN CNG CONVERSION TRAINING IN LAGOS No fewer than 500 students from Polytechnics across South-West Nigeria have commenced a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion training programme in Lagos. The initiative, organised by the Mojisola Olayinka Fatungase Edema (MOFE) Foundation in collaboration with the South-West Zone of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), is themed “The Future of CNG in Nigeria: Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow.” Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at Yaba College of Technology, Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, emphasised the environmental benefits of transitioning to cleaner alternative fuels like CNG. He noted that CNG is eco-friendly, emits fewer pollutants than petrol or diesel, and plays a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, thus supporting Nigeria’s climate action goals. Mr. Osiyemi described the CNG conversion programme as a strategic initiative aimed at promoting su...