The Federal Ministry of Education and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have launched a joint initiative aimed at tackling rising cases of drug […]
Month: May 2026
31b Fraud : Court Orders Immediate Arrest Of ex-minister of Power
Justice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Maitama, on Monday, May 11, 2026 revoked the bail, granted the former Minister […]
Court Threatens To Award Costs Against Plaintiff Over Absence In Jonathan’s Eligibility Case
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court Abuja has threatened to award cost a lawyer Johnmary Jideobi for being absent from court in the […]
2027 Poll: Suit seeking to bar Jonathan from presidential race suffers setback
The judge took the decision to fix a new hearing date after rejecting Mr Jonathan’s legal team’s vehement call to throw out the suit on […]
FOR THE RECORDS: What Tinubu’s new SA on Homeland Security wrote in 2023 about Nigeria’s security
“Mr Fadewa is a highly decorated retired general with over three decades of distinguished military and intelligence service spanning national security strategy, intelligence fusion, counter-terrorism […]
Watch: Korean Air flight wobbles during landing attempt at Narita Airport
Passengers aboard a Korean Air flight experienced tense moments at Narita International Airport after the aircraft was forced to abort landing due to strong crosswinds […]
N2.04bn Fraud Trial: Court reserves ruling on bail request of former official of railway agency
The trial judge heard from the defence and the prosecution on Monday and fixed a date for ruling on the defendant’s bail request. The Special […]
Court jails truck driver for two years over illegal possession of unrefined Lithium
The trial judge sentenced the 50-year-old truck driver to two years’ imprisonment after finding him guilty on one count of unlawful possession of minerals. The […]
USCIRF raises alarm over relentless killing of Nigerian Christians by Fulani militants
By Ebere Inyama (ABUJA, Nigeria)–Following persistent violent attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has published a report exposing the […]
JUST IN: FG exempts colleges of education candidates from writing UTME
The federal government has announced that candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education will no longer be required to sit for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation […]
JAMB celebrates staff member who delivered ransom to kidnappers, others
The board also celebrated Moduoluwa Aloba, a staff member based in Lagos, for her dedication to the service of the board and a team of […]
Surulere APC stakeholders reject alleged imposition of assembly member
Fresh tensions have erupted within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Surulere following allegations that influential party figures are attempting to impose a preferred aspirant […]
Netflix sued by Texas for allegedly spying on children, addicting users
Netflix (NFLX.O), opens new tab was sued on Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who accused the streaming company of spying on children and […]
Nigeria still imports over 70% of medicines – Pharmacists’ association
Mr Ezebuilo said the country imports more than 70 per cent of its medicines, warning that the situation threatens national healthcare stability and economic sustainability, […]
How I offered spiritual consultancy for coup attempt leader, defendant says in video recording
Mr Sani, a Zaria, Kaduna State-based Islamic cleric, said this in a video recording tendered by the prosecution and played during Monday’s proceedings in the […]
There Is No Real Coalition in Nigeria, Only Power-Hungry Interest Groups — Sowore
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has dismissed talks of a political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the movement as a gathering of […]
UPDATED: Xenophobia: President Ramaphosa condemns South African ‘opportunists’, ‘criminals’ attacking other Africans
In his statement, Mr Ramaphosa said his government would clamp down on the perpetrators. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described South Africans who violently attack […]
Olumuyiwa Jimoh Scales APC Screening Ahead Of Lagos Assembly Primaries
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Hon. Olumuyiwa Jimoh has successfully undergone the All Progressives Congress screening exercise ahead of the forthcoming primary election for the Lagos […]
NSCDC Cracks Down on Railway Vandals; Recovers Stolen Sleepers in Bauchi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dealt a major blow to a criminal syndicate involved in the vandalism and illegal movement of […]
APC screens 158 aspirants for 24 House of Assembly tickets in Kwara
The Chairman of the Screening Committee, Success Musa, attributed the high number of aspirants to the acceptability, popularity and internal democracy within the party. The […]