The prosecutor, ASP Simon Njue, told the court that the defendant allegedly committed the offences in February at Advance Microfinance Bank, No. 41 Egbeda-Idimu Road, Lagos.

By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has criticised the Northern Youth Council for demanding the removal of the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, over the death of Miss Mary Habila, insisting that an autopsy should be conducted to determine the actual cause of death. NANS, in a statement by its […]

By John Alechenu ABUJA — The 2027 presidential hopeful of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Arc. Peter Agada, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently reform Nigeria’s security architecture and restore the country to a state of law and order. Agada, who is also the Global Convener of The Movement Nigeria (TMN), made the […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday formally conferred a beaded crown and presented the instruments of office to the Oniro of Komu, His Royal Majesty, Oba Jonah Awujoola Olagboyega Kolade II, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions as vital partners in governance and grassroots development.

One police personnel, Sergeant John Jerome Mbena, was killed during the rescue operation while several other police personnel sustained various degrees of injuries.

“According to the victims, a 34-man terrorist group lost 12 fighters, including its leader identified as Doro, during an ambush by troops at Gwantu village on July 8.

Tanko Habila, father of the late Miss Mary Habila, the nurse who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), demanding the release of her remains for burial.

Burnham, who will take office Monday after meeting head of state King Charles III, has vowed to stick to Labour’s 2024 election manifesto by not raising the country’s main taxes.

Residents of Araromi and neighbouring communities in Atakunmosa Local Government Area of Osun State have appealed to the state and federal governments, as well as security agencies, to urgently intervene over alleged cases of violent attacks, land grabbing, killings and intimidation reportedly carried out by armed gunmen operating within the area.

THE Effiat and Mbo Host Communities Development Trust, HCDT, funded by Oriental Energy Resources Ltd, has launched skills acquisition training and business grants at improving livelihoods for youths in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.

Nigeria said it has completed the evacuation of its citizens from South Africa this week, airlifting nearly 1,500 people as anti-immigrant groups piled on pressure on undocumented foreigners to leave the country.

The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, has commenced the training of digital television installers in Ibadan as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s Digital Switchover, DSO, programme ahead of the December 31, 2028 analogue switch-off.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has asked Mr Nnaemeka Ikerionwu, who volunteered to pay the N25,000 fine imposed on Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, to liaise with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, on the payment process.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its resolve to proceed with its 2026 national officers’ election on Saturday.

The Office of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has noted the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, concerning the forfeiture of certain properties linked to him.