Just In: Supreme Court Turns Down Tinubu’s Pardon, Upholds Death Penalty for Maryam Sanda
The Supreme Court has nullified a pardon issued by President Bola Tinubu for Maryam Sanda, a homemaker from Abuja who was found guilty of murdering her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a heated family argument. Back in 2020, an FCT High Court handed down a death-by-hanging sentence to Sanda, a ruling later confirmed by the […]
Nationwide Relief as Dangote Reduces PMS Ex-Depot Price to ₦699
In a major boost for Nigerians ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a fresh reduction in the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), bringing the new rate down from ₦828 to ₦699 per litre. The adjustment, effective December 11, 2025, represents a ₦129 decrease, about 15.58% […]
Auto Crash Claims Eight UNIJOS Students Enroute Welcome Party
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting An auto crash has claimed eight students of the University of Jos (UNIJOS). The students were said to have been on their way to a welcome party. The ugly incident, which happened in the early hours of Thursday along Jos – Zaria road involved a Sharon bus and an articulated vehicle. […]
My Dancing Doesn’t Interfere With My Job, Governor Adeleke
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, despite the way he was treated by the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, he said he will continue to dance as it will not clash with his duties. Truth Live News Media reports that Governor Adeleke made the statement while appearing as a guest on […]
Nigerians react to video of First Lady Remi Tinubu’s ‘clash’ with Gov Adeleke at event
Some Nigerians have criticised the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, on social media, for reportedly instructing Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to stop singing before delivering his speech at the 10th coronation anniversary event of the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi. In a viral video that surfaced online on Monday, Mr Adeleke was preparing to […]
Akwa Ibom Announces Schools’ Christmas Break, Polytechnic Moves To Enforce Mandatory NERD Clearance
NIGERIA, UYO – The Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Education has announced that public and private schools across the state will close for the first term of the 2025/2026 academic session on Friday, 12 December 2025, following official directives issued on Tuesday. According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Lady Rose N. Bassey, […]
Ex-AGF Malami Denies Terrorism Financing Allegations, Calls Claims Politically Motivated
Nigeria’s former Attorney General, Abubakar Malami, has strongly denied allegations that he is under investigation for terrorism financing or that he operated 46 undisclosed bank accounts, describing the claims as “false” and “politically motivated”. Malami, who served as Minister of Justice from 2015 to 2023, according to reports, is currently in the custody of the […]
Edo Lawmakers Kick, Oppose Ceding Of Own Lands To Proposed Toru-Be State
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State lawmakers in the House of Representatives have vehemently opposed the proposed calls for the creation of Toru-Be State from Ovia and Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Areas of Edo State. The lawmakers said affected communities from where the Toru-Be state would be created from were foundational to the Benin Kingdom and held […]
Firm Sues Glo Mobile, NCC Over Alleged $10m Contract Breach
A Nigerian consultancy firm has taken telecommunications operator Glo Mobile, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Megatech Engineering Limited to court over an alleged breach of a multi-million-dollar consultancy agreement. Mosakab Nigeria Limited and its promoter, Mashood Mustapha, filed the suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking more than ₦20bn in damages. They […]
Ex-Aviation Minister Arraigned Over Alleged N5 Billion Fraud
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal government has arraigned a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah and her ex- aide, Gloria Odita, on a five- count charge bordering on Advance Fee Fraud and conspiracy to the tune of N5 billion. Oduah served as a Minister of Aviation from July 2, 2011 to February 12, 2014 and […]