Court Jails Ex-senetorial Candidate for Supplying Fuel to Boko Haram
A Nigerian court has sentenced a former senatorial candidate to 10 years in prison for supplying fuel to the militant group Boko Haram. Babagana Habeeb was convicted by the Federal High Court in Abuja after being found guilty of aiding and abetting terrorism. The trial judge, Peter Lifu, said prosecutors had successfully proved their case, […]
Uganda Army Chief Offers to Deploy Troops to Support Israel
Uganda’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has said he is willing to send thousands of troops to support Israel, in a statement that has drawn attention but has not been confirmed as official government policy. In a post on X on Friday, Kainerugaba said he was ready to deploy up to 100,000 Ugandan soldiers to Israel, […]
Atiku Criticises Tinubu Over Rising Poverty After World Bank Report
Former Nigerian Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over rising poverty levels, following a report by the World Bank. In a statement released on Friday, Mr Abubakar said more than 60% of Nigerians are now living below the poverty line, compared with about 40% a few years ago. He described the situation […]
TUC Calls for New Subsidy Model, Warns of Sharp Increase in Petrol Costs
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has warned that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) could rise to as high as ₦2,000 per litre if urgent measures are not taken to stabilise the economy. The union also called for a new subsidy framework focused on supporting local refining as a way to cushion […]
David Mark Seeks Court Order Over INEC’s Derecognition of ADC Leadership
Former Senate President David Mark has asked a federal court in Abuja to overturn a decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition of his leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a suit filed before the Federal High Court, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, Mr Mark is seeking an […]
Russia, Ukraine Agree Easter Ceasefire Amid Ongoing War
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a temporary ceasefire to mark the Orthodox Easter holiday. According to BBC news, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he had ordered his forces to halt combat operations “in all directions” from 16:00 local time on Saturday through Easter Sunday. The announcement follows repeated calls from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky […]
FG Sets Up Committee to Tackle Gas Supply Issues in Power Sector
Nigeria’s federal government has set up a new committee aimed at addressing persistent gas supply problems that have continued to disrupt electricity generation across the country. The Gas-to-Power Monitoring Committee was inaugurated in Abuja on Thursday by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, who described the move as a “decisive and strategic step” towards improving […]
EFCC Challenges Court Ruling on ₦3.6bn NDDC Case
Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has filed an appeal challenging the acquittal of a former senior official of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and three others over an alleged ₦3.6bn fraud. The appeal, lodged at the Court of Appeal in Lagos on Thursday, seeks to overturn a ruling by […]
Iran Unveils Alternative Routes in Strait of Hormuz Amid Ceasefire
Iran has announced alternative routes for vessels travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, citing concerns over sea mines in the main shipping channel. In a statement reported by local media on Thursday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said: “All ships intending to transit the Strait of Hormuz are hereby notified that, in order to comply […]
Tears As 500-Level Covenant Varsity Student Slumps, Dies On Campus
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting It was a sad day for the students of Covenant University, Ota Ogun State as a 500-level student of the institution, Jesutunmise Emmanuel, died while playing football. Jesutunmise, a Building Technology student, died in the school clinic after he was rushed from the football field when he developed a breathing problem. The […]