The crisis surrounding the abduction of teachers and pupils from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has entered a dangerous new phase […]
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Troops arrest suspected terrorist kingpin at Zamfara market
Nigerian Army troops have arrested Kachalla Halilu, a suspected terrorist kingpin during an intelligence-led operation at the Shinkafi weekly market in Zamfara state. The suspect […]
Nigerian catholic priest bags life imprisonment
Anthony Odiong, a Nigerian-born Catholic priest has been sentenced to life imprisonment in the United States after being convicted of sexually assaulting female parishioners under […]
B’Haram attacks army base in Borno, kills five soldiers, three CJTF members
Boko Haram terrorists on Friday attacked the Nigerian Army base in Mandaragirau in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, killing five soldiers and three […]
“Petitioner Can Become The Hunted” — Turaki Camp Fires Back As Wike-Backed PDP Threatens Legal Action Over Rival Leadership Claim
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission and backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom […]
“Bearing Lagos Central Mosque Religious Title Not A Criminal Offence” — Court Dismisses Disorderly Conduct Charge Against Baba Adinni Alabi-Macfoy
A Lagos Magistrates’ Court sitting in Tinubu, Yaba Magisterial District, has discharged the Baba Adinni of Lagos, Alhaji Sikiru Alabi-Macfoy, after upholding a no-case submission […]
“Was It A Legal Error Or Something More?” — 14 Years On The Bench, Yet Justice Agomoh Granted Reliefs No Party Sought
*As PDP Judgment Triggers Calls For NJC Investigation The Court of Appeal in Abuja has declared as a nullity the judgment of Justice Uche Nma […]
“No Merit In Appeal” — Supreme Court Affirms Order Extraditing Ex-Minting Company CEO Okoyomon To UK Over Alleged Securency Bribery Scandal
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting […]
“Conflicting Accounts” — Mother Alleges EFCC Lured, Shot Unarmed Son At Hotel; Commission Says Suspect Escaped Custody, Opened Fire On Operatives
A 35-year-old garri seller, Ms Jennifer Atsar, has accused operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of killing her 16-year-old son, Sesugh Atsar, […]
“US Grants Visas To Iran World Cup Team” — Clearance Comes As Tehran Says It Attacked US Bases In The Region Amid War Tensions
Members of Iran’s World Cup football team have been granted visas to enter the United States ahead of their first two matches near Los Angeles, […]
“12 Years Imprisonment” — Court Convicts Man For Stealing ₦64.06m Under False Forex Transaction Claims, Orders Restitution
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday convicted and sentenced Chukwuemeka Udezuka to 12 years imprisonment for stealing […]
“Immigrants Did Things The Right Way” — US Judge Blocks Trump Freeze On Work Permits, Green Cards, Citizenship Applications For 39 Countries
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from freezing work permits, green cards, citizenship applications and other immigration benefits for noncitizens from 39 […]
“Boko Haram Attack” — Nine Soldiers Reportedly Killed, Beheaded As Insurgents Overrun Military Formation In Borno
Boko Haram insurgents have reportedly attacked a military formation at Mandara-Girau in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, killing several soldiers. Mandara-Girau is located […]
“14-Day Ultimatum” — Pasuma Issues Cease-And-Desist Notice To 10 Firms Over Alleged Unauthorised Use Of His Works, Image Rights
Fuji music icon, Wasiu Alabi Ajibola Odetola, popularly known as Pasuma, has issued a 14-day cease-and-desist notice to several music and entertainment firms over the […]
“CAC Cannot Decide Leadership Dispute” — Court Nullifies NYCN Deregistration, Restores Certificate, Reinstates Sukubo-Led Trustees
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday nullified the deregistration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria and ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission to […]
“₦11bn Loan Scam” — Ex-Bauchi Accountant-General Arraigned Over Alleged Fake Motorcycle Contracts, Forged Documents
A Bauchi State High Court has arraigned the former Accountant-General of Bauchi State, Sa’idu Abubakar, on a 16-count charge over alleged diversion of public funds, […]
“10:30pm–5:30am Restriction” — Makinde Limits Motorcycle Operations Across Oyo Amid Efforts To Rescue Abducted Pupils, Teachers
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has ordered the restriction of motorcycle operations across the state between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. as part of fresh […]
“Reliefs Nobody Asked For” — Court Of Appeal Faults FHC Judge, Declares Judgment Recognising Abdurahman-Led PDP Caretaker Committee A Nullity
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has faulted a judgment delivered by Justice Uche Ogomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, ruling that the trial […]
“Tinted Vehicles Crackdown” — FCT Police Impound Over 30 Vehicles, Say Ban Enforcement Targets One-Chance Robbers, Kidnappers
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has impounded more than 30 vehicles for operating with tinted glasses, obscured number plates, and improper registration as it […]
“Big Masquerades Make The Money” — Real Sponsors Of Oil Theft Remain Hidden As Arrested Suspects Don’t Know Their Bosses, Naval Chief Says
The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, has said the real sponsors and financiers of crude oil theft in Nigeria remain largely […]