The BTO for PBAT ’27 Support Group has reaffirmed its support for the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and renewed its commitment to […]
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“No Exceptional Circumstances Shown” — Court Refuses El-Rufai’s Bail Application, Orders Him To Remain In ICPC Custody
A Kaduna State High Court has dismissed the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, in his ongoing trial by […]
“Repatriation Will Not End With Evacuation” — Nigerian Envoy Says FG Will Pursue Compensation In South Africa
The Federal Government has said it will engage the South African government to seek compensation for Nigerians returning home under its voluntary evacuation programme after […]
LeBron James tells Lakers he intends to leave the team, ending eight season legacy in LA
Superstar LeBron James informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will continue his NBA career elsewhere, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Tuesday. […]
FEC Approves First Major NYSC Reform In 53 Years, Introduces Civilian DG, New Uniforms, Six-Week Orientation, 11 Specialised Corps Streams
The Federal Executive Council has approved the first comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps since the scheme was established 53 years ago, paving […]
The New Innovations In The Federal High Court Pre-Election Practice Direction 2026 Versus The 2022 Practice Directions
By Babayemi Olaniyan Esq Introduction The 2026 Pre-Election Practice Direction serves as a semi-complete overhaul, explicitly repealing the 2022 version to accommodate updated statutory frameworks […]
Shehu Sani Backs NYSC Reform, Calls For Stronger Military Training
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has expressed support for ongoing discussions on reforming the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), but insisted that the scheme […]
“No Practical Purpose” — Appeal Court Allows Udeze To Withdraw As Interested Party In AA Leadership Dispute
The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure has granted an application by the National Chairman of the Action Alliance, AA, Chief Kenneth Udeze, to withdraw […]
PDP Condemns Arrest Of Akwa Ibom Publicity Secretary, Offers Legal Support
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the arrest of its Akwa Ibom State Publicity Secretary, Ewa Okpo, describing the action as an attempt to […]
NDC Appeals Court Ruling On Deregistration, Says Portal Open For Candidates
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Henry Seriake Dickson, says the party has filed an appeal and an application for a stay […]
France banned Iran opposition rally after monarchist threats, security assessment claims
French authorities banned a major rally by the Paris-based NCRI Iranian opposition after security services warned of a heightened threat from rival monarchist activists, according […]
US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship
Handing US President Donald Trump a stinging defeat, the US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States […]
US consumer confidence inches up, helped by lower gas prices
US consumer confidence edged up in June, as falling gas prices offset concerns about the labor market. The Conference Board’s gauge of confidence increased 0.6 […]
LASEPA Seals Two Lagos Businesses Over Persistent Noise Pollution
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed two hospitality and entertainment establishments for persistent noise pollution and failure to comply with environmental regulations…. […]
First Lady Unveils Kidney Clinic, Launches North-West Food Bank
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned a kidney disease clinic, a health technology academy, and launched the National Community Food Bank Programme in […]
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, blocks Trump order to restrict it
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld birthright citizenship, ruling that anyone born in the United States is a citizen, and blocking an executive order […]
US job openings tick up in May; hiring still soft
US job openings edged up in May while hiring remained weak, suggesting the labor market remained in a holding pattern despite three straight months of […]
Court Reserves Judgment In Mompha’s Alleged N6bn Money Laundering Trial Until October 15
The Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja has reserved judgment until October 15, 2026, in the alleged N6 billion money laundering case involving […]
Amotekun Arrests Four Suspected Kidnappers In Ondo, Recovers 75% of ₦40m Ransom
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested four suspected kidnappers who allegedly demanded ₦40 million, tramadol, energy […]
UK's Starmer unveils £15 billion defence boost in long-delayed investment plan
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Tuesday, June 30, to spend an extra £15 billion to modernise Britain’s depleted armed forces in a long-delayed investment […]