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A Federal High Court on Wednesday rules that Nigerians have a constitutional right to record police officers while they perform duties in public spaces, a decision that could reshape interactions between law enforcement and the public. Justice H. A. Nganjiwa of the Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, declared that officers must wear visible name tags and display their force numbers on duty. The court prohibited police from harassing, arresting, or seizing recording devices from civilians. NewsQuestbreports that the ruling stemmed from a public interest lawsuit filed by Maxwell Uwaifo, who alleged violations of his fundamental rights during an…

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State met on Monday with newly  appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, during an operational visit aimed at strengthening public safety amid ongoing security challenges. IGP Disu, who recently led a police task force in clearance operations across the state, told reporters after the closed-door meeting that he was familiar with local issues, including recent arrests. “I was in Kwara State about a month ago, leading a police component of the clearance operation that took place here,” Disu said. “I am aware of the situation in Kwara, I am aware of all the…

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, participated in a Nigeria-United Kingdom investment roundtable on Tuesday, alongside senior government officials and international investors. The event organized by the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission and the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council, took place on the sidelines of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Britain. READ ALSO: SGF Akume visits APC national chairman ahead NWC inauguration Discussions centered on Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms and efforts to draw long-term foreign investment, with an emphasis on expanding bilateral trade currently valued at about $9 billion annually and bolstering the investment climate.…

The Presidency on Tuesday dismissed as fabricated a widely shared screenshot of a purported tweet from President Donald Trump that sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Monday suicide bombings in Borno State. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication Sunday Dare, posted on X, formerly Twitter, calling the image “Fake!!!” alongside a copy of the doctored screenshot. The fake message, which spread rapidly on social media, accused President Tinubu of neglecting a “national emergency” in the country while on a state visit to Britain. “The situation in Nigeria is a TOTAL DISASTER,” it claimed, referencing Monday…

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday directed the nation’s security chiefs to deploy immediately to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, to take charge of the response to a series of deadly terrorist attacks that struck military positions. In a statement, which hebpersonally signed, President Tinubu expressed condolences to the people of Borno, and described the assaults as “desperate and frantic attempts” by terrorists under mounting pressure from Nigerian forces. The President commended troops and civilian task forces for repelling the coordinated strikes, vowing that “there is no place in Nigeria where terrorists will find safety.” READ ALSO: SGF Akume visits APC…

President Bola Tinubu appeared to signal strong confidence in the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, with a lighthearted greeting moments before departing for a state visit to Britain on Tuesday. At the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, President Tinubu followed protocol by exchanging pleasantries with senior government officials, including his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Minister Wike, ahead of boarding Air Force 001. When Minister Wike stepped forward for a handshake, the President paused, addressed the former Rivers State Governor as “Landlord” and exchanged a few brief, inaudible words with him, as…

Suicide bombers suspected to be affiliated with Boko Haram detonated explosives at three crowded locations on Monday evening in Maiduguri- Borno State, killing an unknown number and wounding many others as Muslims gathered to break their Ramadan fast, the military said. The attacks occurred around 7:05 p.m. at the post office area, the Monday Market district and the entrance to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, according to a statement from the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation Hadin Kai. The blasts targeted areas teeming with people observing iftar, the daily meal marking the end of the daytime fast. Troops…

President Bola Tinubu is set to witness the signing of a landmark £746 million financing agreement between the United Kingdom Export Finance and Nigeria’s Ports Authority and Federal Ministry of Finance. The signing of the agreement aimed at refurbishing two of Nigeria’s busiest ports: the Lagos Port Complex at Apapa Quays and the Tin Can Island Port Complex, will take place during his State visit to the United Kingdom. President Tinubu is scheduled to arrive Britain on Tuesday for the state visit hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the first by a Nigerian leader in 37 years and…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday, swore in Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, marking a key addition to his economic team in ongoing tax and several other reforms. The brief ceremony held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, five days after the Senate confirmed Oyedele’s nomination through a voice vote. President Tinubu during the event hailed Oyedele as a transformative force in the country’s tax policy, describing the swearing-in as “a very, very good day.” He credited Oyedele with overhauling the country’s “obsolete, archaic” tax framework, which he said had run counter to progressive ideals. READ ALSO: SGF…

The British government has detailed the programme for a state visit by President Bola Tinubu, set for March 17 to 19 at Windsor Castle. The itinerary, released this week, features bilateral meetings, ceremonial events and outreach to Britain’s Nigerian diaspora community. Preparations begin March 17 with security sweeps, road closures and procession rehearsals. NewsQuest reports that President Tinubu arrives officially on March 18, greeted by Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales. A formal welcome on Datchet Road will include national anthems and a guard of honor inspection. The Nigerian President will then travel by carriage procession to Windsor Castle…