A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the transfer of a criminal case filed against five suspects accused of hacking into the server […]
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Falana, Falz, #EndBadGovernance Protesters Hit Lagos Streets On Democracy Day, Demand End To Insecurity, Kidnapping, Hardship
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, rapper and activist Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, and members of the #EndBadGovernance movement on Friday joined other […]
“15 AK-103 Rifles Hidden In Dried Fish Sacks” — Court Jails Five For 25 Years Over Arms Conveyance To Alleged Boko Haram Member
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted and sentenced five men, including citizens of the Republic of Niger, to 25 years’ imprisonment over […]
Oyo abduction: Students, teachers still within national park – Makinde
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state has disclosed that pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire LGA of the state are still being […]
Sowore collapses after police tear-gas democracy day protesters in Abuja (VIDEO)
Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist and former presidential candidate was reportedly hospitalised on Friday after collapsing during a Democracy Day protest at Unity Fountain in […]
“22.2kg Gold Hidden In Trousers” — EFCC Arrests AVSEC Officer, Two Others Over Alleged ₦4.4bn Gold, Foreign Currency Smuggling At Kano Airport
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested an Aviation Security officer and two other suspects over their alleged involvement in the smuggling of […]
Makinde Says Abducted Oyo Students, Teachers Still Within Old Oyo National Park, Assures Rescue Efforts Ongoing
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has confirmed that the abducted students and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area are still believed to be within the […]
Tinubu Urges Nigerian Youths To Stay, Build Nation, Announces National Honours For June 12 Pro-Democracy Heroes
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian youths to remain in the country and contribute to its development, saying Nigeria’s future belongs to those who […]
“He Grew Too Big To Obey His Employer” — Court Upholds Dismissal Of Ex-JAMB Deputy Director, Dismisses Whistleblower Victimisation Claim
The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by a former Deputy Director of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, […]
US embassy closes in Lagos, Abuja to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day
The United States mission in Nigeria has temporarily shut operations at its embassy in Abuja and consulate general in Lagos in observance of Nigeria’s Democracy […]
Govs to appoint CPs under new state police bill
The house of representatives has passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, paving the way for a decentralised policing system across Nigeria. […]
Terror financiers will face severe consequences – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has issued a strong warning to financiers and perpetrators of terrorism in Nigeria, declaring that they will face severe consequences as the […]
Court fixes June 18 for trial of factional PDP Chairman Turaki
An Abuja high court sitting in Maitama has fixed June 18, 2026, for the commencement of trial of Kabiru Turaki, the factional chairman of the […]
Court sentences five to 25 Years over Niger school abduction
A federal high court sitting in Abuja has sentenced five men to 25 years imprisonment each for their roles in the 2025 attack on St. […]
JUST IN: Tinubu confers national honours on Alake, Kolade-Otitoju, 48 others
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on 50 Nigerians recognised as key figures in the country’s pro-democracy struggle. The 2026 Democracy Day honours list […]
Over 13,000 terrorists eliminated in 2025 – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Friday disclosed that more than 13,000 terrorists have been killed within the past year. He also revealed that terror-related deaths in […]
JUST IN: Tinubu confers national nonours on Alake, Kolade-Otitoju, 48 others
President Bola Tinubu has conferred national honours on 50 Nigerians recognised as key figures in the country’s pro-democracy struggle. The 2026 Democracy Day honours list […]
Police rescue five abducted travellers in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command has rescued five travellers abducted by suspected bandits along the Anka–Bukkuyum Road. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazid Abubakar, disclosed this […]
DSS, army foil plot to abduct WAEC students in south-east
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), in collaboration with troops of the Nigerian Army, have foiled a major plot by members of the […]
INEC Extends PVC Collection Deadline to June 14 Ahead of Ekiti Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to June 14, giving eligible voters additional […]