92-year-old US judge handling Maduro case dies
As one of the oldest US federal judges, questions had been raised about whether he was the right justice to preside over what could be a prolonged trial for Maduro on drug trafficking charges.
Alake denies $700bn minerals sale, inaugurates Nigeria-US committee
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has dismissed reports that Nigeria sold $700 billion worth of solid minerals to the United States, insisting that no national asset has been sold or transferred under the bilateral cooperation framework. Alake spoke on Tuesday in Abuja while inaugurating the Nigeria-United States […]
Lagos begins mandatory health insurance enforcement January 2027
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has given residents, employers and workers until December 31, 2026, to obtain health insurance coverage ahead of the enforcement of mandatory health insurance in the state from January 1, 2027. Sanwo-Olu announced the deadline on Tuesday while unveiling the Lagos Private Health Plans (LPHP), designed to […]
Alleged $2.1m land deal: Lawyers bicker over case against Wike’s son
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — Two senior lawyers have engaged in a war of words over the ongoing case concerning an alleged $2.1m Abuja land transaction involving Jordan Nyesom-Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Jordan’s lawyer, Dr. Ogwu Onoja, SAN, accused Ibrahim Waru, counsel to the claimants, of distorting the […]
Fubara warns Rivers traditional rulers against partisan politics
By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged traditional rulers in the state to remain neutral in partisan politics, promote fairness and preserve peace in their communities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fubara gave the charge on Wednesday while declaring open the 126th, 127th and 128th combined quarterly meeting of […]
Police arrest two over alleged kidnap plot in Kano
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kano State Police Command has arrested two 20-year-old men over an alleged plot to kidnap the village head of Bangare in Gezawa Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Aliyu Naziru Garba and Bashir Alhasan, were arrested following a report that the traditional leader, Mallam Idris, had received […]
