Court Clears Former Police Chief Kyari in Asset Declaration Case
A Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared former head of the Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, of charges related to alleged false asset declaration. The case was filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), which accused Kyari and two of his brothers of failing to fully disclose their assets. Delivering judgment on […]
Kaduna-Based Cleric Dies Amid Resurfaced Video Scandal
Religious communities across northern Nigeria have been thrown into mourning following the reported death of Prophet Samuel Goodwin Oche, a Benue-born minister widely known by the nickname “Talk and Do.” Oche, an indigene of Benue who ministered in Kaduna, was said to have taken his own life after an alleged 2018 video resurfaced online. The […]
NERC Orders Power Firms to Refund N20bn in Meter Payments
Nigeria’s electricity regulator has ordered power distribution companies to refund more than 20 billion naira ($) to customers who paid for electricity meters under a government-backed scheme. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) said electricity distribution companies, known as DisCos, must reimburse a total of 20.33 billion naira within 12 months starting from 1 March […]
Otti Seeks Joint Task Force Base in Abia to Tackle Oil Theft, Crime
Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State in south-eastern Nigeria, has asked the military’s Joint Task Force in the Niger Delta to establish an operational base in the state to help combat crime and crude oil theft. The request was made on Tuesday during a meeting with Olugbenga Ladipo, the new commander of the Joint […]
Abuja Stadium Maintenance To Gulp N18Bn
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The National Sports Commission (NSC) said a staggering N18, 775 billion would be needed to fix the dilapidated Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. Investigations show that church programmes and other sports activities have largely contributed to the deplorable state of the stadium with little efforts made to ply the income generated into […]
FG Halts Christian Pilgrimage To Israel Amid Escalating Tensions in the Middle-Eastern Region
The Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), acting under the directive of the Federal Government, has announced an immediate and indefinite suspension of all Christian pilgrimages to Israel and the broader Middle East region. Bishop Stephen Adegbite, Executive Secretary of the NCPC, made the announcement in Lagos during a press briefing, citing recent developments in the […]
FG Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Sachet Alcohol
The Federal government has begun enforcing a nationwide ban on alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and small bottles of less than 200 millilitres. The move, which came into effect on 1 January 2026, targets the production, distribution, and sale of high-strength alcohol in easily concealable packaging. Authorities say the ban is aimed at reducing underage […]
300-Level UI Student Dies After Consuming Sniper
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A 300-level medical student at the University of Ibadan (name withheld) has died after consuming an insecticide on Sunday night, according to officials at the University College Hospital in Ibadan. A fellow student allegedly discovered him on the ground floor of Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall, frothing at the mouth. The person apparently acknowledged […]
Breaking: Tinubu Reshuffles Cabinet, Names New Finance Minister
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Mr Taiwo Oyedele as the minister of state for finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite. In a press statement released on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Uzoka-Anite will now move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning, as the Minister […]
ICPC Files Court Papers Detailing Items Recovered in El-Rufai Raid
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has provided a detailed account of documents and electronic devices it said were recovered from the Abuja residence of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The disclosure was contained in court filings before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, where the anti-graft agency is challenging […]