Nigeria secures release of six detained in Côte d’Ivoire since 2025
The Nigerian government has secured the release of six Nigerians who had been detained in Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic offences.
NDC Chairman exposes plot to stiffen opposition in C’River
The Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Cross River State, Mr Goddie Akpama, said there are plots to weaken the voice of opposition by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State.
Groups differ over nomination of Prof. Abayomi Fasina for ambassadorial role
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja More than 200 women’s rights organisations and civil society groups have petitioned the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, urging it to suspend the confirmation of former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, as an ambassador. The coalition, led by Womanifesto and represented by Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, […]
Benue PDP reaffirms Aondoakaa as 2027 gov’ship candidate, disowns Agbo
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from claims that Mr. Emmanuel Agbo is the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, describing such assertions as false and misleading.
Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao’s camp in the Philippines said on Friday.
2015 Maiduguri attacks: Court sentences Boko Haram member to death by hanging
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for participating in the attacks on Maiduguri in 2015.
INEC says yet to receive budgeted funds for 2027 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is yet to receive budgetary allocations for the conduct of the 2027 general elections.
Israel must unconditionally leave Lebanon – Hezbollah chief
His televised speech was made as Shia Muslims across the country were marking Ashura, a day of mourning for the death of Hussein, a key figure in Shia Islam.
Lagos to demolish marked distressed buildings after mall collapse
…Begins probe as rescue operations end By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has announced plans to demolish all structurally distressed buildings previously marked for removal in the Alakija area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area following the collapse of a three-storey building that claimed nine lives and left 27 others rescued. The announcement came as […]
Troops rescue eight kidnap victims in Plateau forest operation
Troops of Sector 9, Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace, have rescued eight kidnapped victims during a deliberate offensive operation conducted at Pandam Forest in the Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Ojukwu property saga: Firm raises concern over repeated absence of court file
—Files stay of execution By Henry Ojelu LAGOS — Ojukwu Transport Limited, OTL, has raised concerns over what it described as the repeated absence of court records in its ongoing property dispute with Bianca Ojukwu and her sons, even as it filed a motion for stay of execution pending the determination of its appeal. Proceedings […]
