UN says violence against women ‘a global emergency’
The UN rights chief on Friday decried mounting threats to women's rights worldwide, highlighting rampant femicide and horrific abuse exposed in cases like that of US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Court admits video evidence allegedly indicting NDLEA in Abba Kyari’s trial
The serving police officer, who had been subpoenaed to testify, presented his warrant card and official identification to the court.
Nwaoboshi laid to rest amidst encomiums
THE remains of the departed former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial district, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi, were Friday, laid to rest at his country home, Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State amid encomiums and eulogies.
10 happiest countries in the world
Geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions have pushed global trade back into the spotlight, as governments rethink how dependent they are on foreign goods.
At Milan Fashion Week, industry’s darker side goes unmentioned
Artisans in white coats greeted guests at the Tod’s fashion show in Milan Friday, crafting the Made in Italy leather and needlework items for which the company – and country – is renowned.
14 out of 21 ALGON members defect to APC in Adamawa
Fourteen members of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) have resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Bandits emboldened, taking over ungoverned spaces – Bala Mohammed laments
Mohammed painted a dire picture of overwhelmed forces and “ungoverned spaces” in forests bordering Taraba, Gombe, and Plateau states.
Osun Assembly speaker, 24 lawmakers dump PDP, join Accord
It would be recalled that the governor had, in December last year, joined the Accord Party while the lawmakers remained in the PDP until their decision on Friday.
PDP factions clash over Oyo court judgment
At the centre of the dispute is a critical question: whether the judgment compels the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the outcome of the convention, an issue that could shape the party’s leadership structure ahead of the 2027 elections.
Plateau Killings: Gov Mutfwang summons security meeting
The governor made the declaration on Friday during a media briefing following an expanded State Security Council meeting at the Government House in Jos.
Job creation: Sanwo-Olu to lead over 11,000 delegates at 2026 AGE expo
Lagos cc State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is expected to lead at least 11,000 delegates at the 2026 Africa Gaming Expo, AGE, slated for March 24 to 27, 2026.
Appeal Court quashes N38.8bn judgment against CBN in Paris Club Refund dispute
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, Friday, set aside and dismissed a N38,878,451,742.22 judgment earlier entered by a Federal High Court in favour of Mr. Joe Agi, SAN, over alleged consultancy fees arising from the Paris Club Refund.
Kano unveils N 1.477trn 2026 budget
The Kano State Government’s 2026 budget has been approved at N1.477 trillion, a 7.42 per cent increase from the initial proposal.
Customs seizes N52.6m contrabands, rescues endangered pangolins in Bauchi
According to him, items intercepted during the period include a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4Matic suspected to have been smuggled through the Abuja–Nasarawa axis.
48 children stolen from Gombe – Gov Yahaya
Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has declared 48 children missing in a wave of child-stealing activities in the state.
New Timetable: INEC Chairman must resign or face mass action – Gbenga Hashim
A former presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to resign over the recently announced timetable for the 2027 general elections.
