Court Dismisses Rights Suit Filed by El-Rufai’s Co-Defendant Against ICPC
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Joel Adoga, a co-defendant of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Delivering judgment at the High Court in Jabi on Monday, Justice M.S. Idris ruled that […]
Tinubu Urges ECOWAS to Take Strong Stand Against Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has called on West African leaders to speak with one voice against the recent xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, urging the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to escalate the matter to the African Union (AU). Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 69th […]
Tragedy Deepens As Gunmen Kidnap 3 Siblings Transporting Mother’s Corpse From Abuja To Benue
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted three siblings who were transporting the remains of their late mother from Abuja to Benue State. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday along the Ogobia–Otukpo Road in Benue State, where the armed men intercepted the victims and whisked them away. A resident […]
Messi Reacts To Meeting Yamal In Final: ‘It’s Crazy’ After Viral Baby Photo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Argentina captain Lionel Messi has described it as “crazy” that he is preparing to face Spain’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final, years after an iconic photograph showed him holding Yamal as a baby. Speaking at the Fan Fanatics event on Friday ahead of the showpiece, Messi reflected […]
Ondo Father Nabs For Burning 10-Yr-Old Daughter’s Private Part Over Bedwetting
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have nabbed one Amos Paul, a resident of Unaun, Upenme, Owo Local Government Area, for allegedly inflicting grievous bodily harm on his 10-year-old daughter. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh revealed that the incident was reported to the […]
Adeboye Urges Church Leaders To Move Beyond Prayers In Tackling Nigeria’s Insecurity
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has called on African Pentecostal leaders and scholars to proffer practical solutions to Nigeria’s growing insecurity. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Administration, Prof. Dele Balogun, Adeboye made the appeal while declaring open the 2026 International Conference on African […]
Christ Chosen Church Clears Air On Apostle Pius Igberase’s Retirement, Rejects Bribery Allegations
By Ighomuaye Lucky. O The leadership of Christ Chosen Church of God International has addressed the retirement of its former Director of Administration, Apostle Pius Igberase, following widespread discussions and allegations circulating on social media. In a statement issued on Friday in Benin City, the church said the retirement resulted from an internal disciplinary process […]
US House Passes Measure To Freeze Assistance To Nigeria Over Ongoing Terror Attacks
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment that would withhold 100 percent of U.S. assistance to Nigeria doubling an earlier proposal to suspend 50 percent of funding until the Nigerian government demonstrates effective action to prevent violence, respond to attacks, and hold those responsible accountable. The amendment was introduced […]
Police Release List Of 50,000 Successful Constable Candidates
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of 50,000 successful applicants recruited as Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. The Commission’s Head of Protocol and Public Relations, Torty Njoku Kalu, said the release followed the successful completion of a comprehensive, inclusive, fair and transparent recruitment exercise conducted in collaboration with […]
Court Introduces Revised Pre-Election Guidelines Ahead of 2027 Polls
Nigeria’s Federal High Court has introduced revised rules for handling pre-election cases as preparations begin for the country’s 2027 general elections. The amendments, approved by the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, update the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, which first came into effect on 26 June. According […]