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The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has warned manufacturers, retailers and service providers across the state to comply with consumer protection laws or face sanctions, including fines, suspension of operations, prosecution and the possible sealing of their premises. The agency’s General Manager and Chief Executive Officer, Afolabi Solebo, Esq., issued the warning while addressing journalists at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport upon his return from the 2026 International Bar Association Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark. Solebo said LASCOPA would begin sanctioning businesses that deliberately fail to attend scheduled mediation sessions over legitimate consumer complaints. He added that affected premises could…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral online publication claiming to be a special announcement concerning governorship candidates in six states ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a public notice issued on Monday, October 12, 2026, and shared on its official X account, @inecnigeria, the commission described the publication as fake, stressing that it did not originate from the electoral body. The affected states are Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau, Yobe and Kano. INEC urged Nigerians to disregard the fraudulent notice and refrain from sharing it, warning that the false publication could mislead members of the public…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions against accepting admission offers outside the approved Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS). The board stressed that candidates must ensure their admission offers are processed and approved through CAPS, the official platform used to manage and monitor admissions into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education and other tertiary institutions. JAMB’s warning is aimed at protecting candidates from irregular admission offers and ensuring transparency and compliance with established admission guidelines. Candidates who accept offers outside the approved process risk having their admissions questioned or not officially recognised.…

The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 legal practitioners as Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at a ceremony marking the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year. The new recipients comprise 67 legal practitioners and one academic, Professor Nnamdi Onyeka Obiaraeri, who was recognised for his contributions to legal scholarship. Their elevation followed approval by the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) during its 174th plenary session, chaired by Justice Kekere-Ekun, approximately three months ago. According to a statement by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court and LPPC Secretary, Kabir Eniola, the SAN rank is…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank’s October 2026 Nigeria Development Update, saying its findings provide further evidence that his administration’s economic reforms are stabilising the economy, increasing government revenues and creating opportunities for sustained growth. The report, titled Beyond the Federal Purse: How Higher Revenues Reshaped State Priorities, indicates that Nigeria’s poverty rate has stabilised for the first time since 2019. The World Bank projects a gradual decline in poverty as economic growth begins to outpace population growth. According to the report, Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.2 per cent in the first half of 2026, compared with…

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released the names and photographs of 24 Nigerian nationals arrested by immigration officers over alleged criminal offences across different parts of the country. The announcement comes as President Donald Trump’s administration intensifies its immigration enforcement and deportation campaign through the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to the information published by DHS, the alleged offences linked to the individuals include wire fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, drug-related crimes, identity theft, assault, forgery, weapons violations, impersonation, larceny and cruelty towards a child. Full List of the 24 Nigerians The individuals named…

Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr delivered an electrifying performance at the NFL Halftime Show in London. She becomes the first African to headline an NFL international games halftime show. The Afrobeats star performed on a stage on the football field, captivating the audience with her vocals and stage presence, and also generating the public buzz across social media platforms. Among the songs performed was Heaven Baby, Rush, Hot Body, among others. Her appearance further highlights the growing presence of Nigerian artists on global entertainment stages, as Afrobeats continues to attract audiences across different parts of the world.

Nigerian poet, Ogaga Ifowodo, has won the 2026 Nigeria Prize for Literature, earning a prize of $100,000 for his poetry collection, “Why Does God Need a Gun”. The award was presented at the Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) Grand Award Night in Lagos on Friday. The Nigeria Prize for Literature, is among Africa’s prominent literary awards. Ifowodo’s work was selected from 223 entries submitted for this year’s competition, which was dedicated to poetry. The collection examines religious and political violence in Nigeria. The chairman of the prize’s Advisory Board, Professor Akachi Adimora Ezeigbo, praised the book for its thoughtful treatment of…

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the deployment of new Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) and Public Relations Liaison Officers to selected commands and formations of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The announcement, made on Friday, October 9, 2026, is part of efforts to strengthen police communication, improve public access to credible information and enhance engagement with journalists and other stakeholders. Under the new postings, SP Johnson A. Doghudje has been assigned to Zone 5, while SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji will serve at Zone 11 in Osogbo. DSP Orchia Adndongu has been posted to the Benue State…

The Adewale Akodu Campaign Council has appointed Comrade Yusuf Yunus, Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Chapel, as Director-General of the campaign for the NUJ Lagos State Council chairmanship election. The appointment recognises Yunus’s wealth of experience, leadership qualities, organisational skills and understanding of journalism and union politics. He is widely respected among colleagues for his determination, result-oriented approach, professional knowledge and ability to build strong relationships across the journalism community. As Director-General, Yunus is expected to coordinate campaign activities, strengthen engagement with NUJ members across chapels and mobilise support for Adewale Akodu’s…