News on the Go: 5 things that should matter to you today

• COAS assumes office, vows to eliminate Lakurawa terrorists
• Farotimi gets N50m bail, to submit passport
• Lagos declares unauthorised installed gates, barriers illegal

We have highlighted the five most important developments in the news today, Tuesday, December 10, and present them below.

5 issues in the news that should matter to you today

1. COAS assumes office, vows to eliminate Lakurawa terrorists: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the military's commitment to eradicating the Lakurawa terrorists.

Speaking to State House Correspondents on Monday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, Oluyede expressed confidence that the terrorists would soon be defeated through ongoing joint operations with armies from neighbouring countries.

2. Ajayi files suit to stop Aiyedatiwa as Ondo gov: Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the November 16 Ondo State governorship election, has filed a petition at the Election Petition Tribunal challenging the victory of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. 

Addressing journalists at the PDP Secretariat in Akure, Ajayi stated that his legal team is confident the tribunal will deliver justice.

3. Farotimi gets N50m bail, to submit passport: Dele Farotimi, a lawyer and activist, was granted bail on December 9 by the Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti. Farotimi is facing a 12-count cybercrime charge filed by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. 

The charges stem from comments made in relation to his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, which includes references to Aare Afe Babalola, the founder of Afe Babalola University. Farotimi was granted bail on the condition of posting N50 million and submitting his passport to the court.

4. Lagos declares unauthorised installed gates, barriers illegal: The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has declared all gates and barriers installed within the Lagos metropolis without prior approval illegal and subject to removal. 

In a statement issued on December 9, the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced that affected structures must be dismantled within seven days. 

5. WAEC reduces examination malpractice to 0.8% through technological advancements: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has significantly reduced examination malpractice rates from 4.16% in 2023 to 0.8% in 2024, thanks to technological advancements. 

Speaking on December 9, the Head of National Office, Dr Amos Dangut, attributed the success to the adoption of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CBWASSCE) and other innovative measures aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and credibility in the examination process.