Arik Case: Court admits judgment validating AMCON receivership
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday admitted before a Lagos Special Offences Court that its investigation into the alleged unlawful teardown of an Arik Air aircraft did not uncover any evidence that former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, Ahmed Kuru, and former Arik Air Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, personally benefited from the transaction.
Rising oil production: Stakeholders appraise role of Tantita, improved security
Reports by the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), an international non-profit organization tracking conflicts and violence across 200 countries, has indicated that armed conflict has declined significantly in the Niger Delta region, a development which may have aided increases in oil production.
Lagos building collapse: 9 dead, 26 rescued; Sanwo-Olu to visit
“As of 4:20 p.m., 26 persons have been rescued, while eight fatalities have been recorded, including a baby girl”
Deregistration: Appeal Court defers hearing of appeals by ADC, four others till July 7
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday deferred until July 7 the hearing of substantive appeals seeking to set aside the judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties.
Nigeria’s kidnapping epidemic requires new thinking, COAS tells military planners
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has challenged military strategists to develop practical solutions to the growing menace of mass abductions across Nigeria.
Israel says will only withdraw troops from Lebanon after Hezbollah disarmed
Israel said Thursday that it would only withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon after Hezbollah was disarmed, as the two countries engaged in US-mediated talks in Washington.
Court fixes July 2 for Emeka Ike’s N10bn suit against Wike’s aide
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday fixed July 2 for hearing in a N10 billion rights suit filed by a Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike, against Lere Olayinka.
FCE Gwoza: Zulum decries poor management despite N200m interventions
The governor, who had earlier handed over the fully remodelled college site to the Federal Ministry of Education at a ceremony in the Government House council chamber in Maiduguri, expressed his disappointment with the management’s failure to demonstrate the requisite urgency and dedication to activate the institution.
NECO releases 2026 BECE results, fixes date for resit exam
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
10 rescued in Lagos building collapse
No fewer than 10 persons were rescued alive on Thursday after a two-storey building collapsed at Alakija Bus Stop, Satellite Town, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.
Afenifere backs Sunday Igboho, warns against politicising fight against terrorism in Yorubaland
Igboho also warned Fulani individuals involved in criminal activities such as kidnapping to desist immediately.
At 59, Japan’s King Kazu extends career for another season
Japanese football icon Kazuyoshi Miura will continue playing professional football into his 60s after extending his loan spell with Fukushima United until June 2027.
Chams Holding announces retirement of founder, Aladekomo after four decades of service
By Peter Egwuatu Chams Holding Company Plc, a leading technology and digital services group, has announced the retirement of its Founder, Sir (Dr.) Demola Aladekomo, from its Board of Directors, effective 9 July 2026, bringing to a close an extraordinary forty-year journey of visionary leadership, innovation, and service. Sir Demola founded Chams with a bold […]
Wolves to face Blackburn in 2026/27 Championship opening week
Burnley will host West Ham United while Wolverhampton Wanderers take on Blackburn Rovers in the opening week of the 2026/27 Championship season.
Lagos police remands suspect in viral domestic violence video
A suspected domestic violence offender, Emeka Joseph, has been arrested, charged to court and remanded in the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over the alleged assault of a woman identified as Ezeka Chisom.
Court set to rule on fresh police probe into Mohbad’s death
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday fixed Sept. 29 for judgment in a fresh suit seeking to compel the police to reopen investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.
