Court refuses Sadiya Farouq’s request to set aside arrest warrant
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application filed by a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouq, seeking to set aside the bench warrant and warrant of arrest earlier issued against her.
Benue Boat Mishap: Family of six among victims – NIWA
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has confirmed that a family of six was among victims of a weekend boat accident in Makurdi, Benue State, which claimed 11 lives. The NIWA Area Manager in Makurdi, Mr. Andrew Ndahi, disclosed this after a fact-finding visit to Daudu-Dauda settlement, an island community behind […]
Hezekiah to Soludo: Stop demolishing people’s shops
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI – The Founder of Living Christ Mission Incorporated, Most Rev. Daddy Hezekiah, has appealed to the Governor of Anambra State Government, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, to halt the demolition of traders’ shops in parts of the state. Hezekiah made the appeal while speaking at his ancestral home in Umugara, Nkwerre, Imo State, […]
OPC disowns suspects arrested in Adelabu family kidnap case
The Oodua People’s Congress has distanced itself from individuals arrested in connection with the abduction of the sister and twin nephews of former Power Minister, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, in Ibadan, Oyo State.
APC may lose 2027 Abia Guber poll if issues persist – Ex-NASS member
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA – Former House of Representatives member and founding member of the All Progressives Congress in Abia State, Hon. Mezie Chiekwe Esiaga, has warned that the party risks a poor performance in the 2027 governorship election if internal disagreements over its primary are not resolved. Speaking during a media chat in Umuahia, […]
DCP Khan Salihu dies in Lagos
Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, Lagos State Police Command, DCP Khan Salihu, is dead.
Four dead, two injured, two arrested in Kwara cult clash
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed that four persons were killed, two others injured, and two suspects arrested following a cult-related attack at the Post Office area of Ilorin on Sunday evening.
US won’t need ‘much help’ on Hormuz, Trump says at G7
The Strait of Hormuz will be “completely open” from Friday after demining is completed, Trump said at the start of bilateral talks with Macron ahead of the summit opening.
World Cup: 5 players who stood out in Spain, Cape Verde clash
Spain’s opening 0-0 draw against Cape Verde was supposed to be a comfortable start to their World Cup campaign. Instead, it became a reminder of the struggles that have haunted the 2010 champions in recent tournaments.
World Cup 2026: Debutant Cape Verde hold Spain to goalless draw
Debutants Cape Verde produced one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history by holding European champions Spain to a goalless draw on Monday.
Tinubunomics: A theory, by Suleiman Suleiman
By Suleiman A. Suleiman (suleimansuleiman@dailytrust.com; 07066451983 SMS) After 27 years of uninterrupted democratic development, a division of labour of sorts is emerging around three dates in Nigeria’s national calendar. October 1 remains our Independence Day, a moment for reflecting on our journey as one nation. June 12 is now the uncontested Democracy Day, when we […]
