By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to the immediate past Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, who is facing money laundering charges. The court, in a judgment delivered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, held that the […]

Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pledged his “wholehearted support” to his successor as he prepares to hand over to premier-in-waiting Andy Burnham.

By Dickson Omobola Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Wednesday, disclosed that the pilot-in-command of the aircraft that landed on a road in Delta State has been banned from operating in the Nigerian airspace until investigation is completed. In June, a private jet with registration number N989BC and operated by VMO Aero Ltd landed on a […]

More than 2,000 Ebola cases, including 754 deaths, have been recorded in the DR Congo, where the World Health Organization warns the outbreak may be two to four times larger than official figures suggest.

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday approved a ₦50 million donation to the families of five Nigerians who lost their lives during the rescue operation that freed schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State after 56 days in captivity. The resolution followed a proposal by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, during […]

By Dickson Omobola ValueJet has concluded plans to introduce Boeing aircraft into its fleet as part of efforts to expand capacity and enhance operational efficiency. The introduction of the Boeing aircraft would represent the next phase in ValueJet’s evolution, having commenced commercial operations with fleet of CRJ aircraft. The introduction of the Boeing 737 will […]

…Threatens July 30 shutdown, says legislators must not seek lifetime benefits while pensioners suffer By Golok Nanmwa JOS – The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, in Plateau State has announced plans to picket the Plateau State House of Assembly on July 30 over the proposed bill seeking pension and retirement benefits for members of the legislature. […]

The Federal Government on Wednesday concluded its evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final repatriation flight carrying 308 returnees.

Craig Foreman and his wife Lindsay were detained while travelling in Iran during a round-the-world motorbike trip at the start of 2025.

The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday, after it reimposed a naval blockade in a return to war between the two foes.