By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of Abuja-based fertility doctor, John Abebe, accused of fraud and unlawful disclosure of confidential medical records of a patient. Also cited as 2nd and 3rd defendants in the three-count charge marked CR/005/2026 […]

‘I’m struggling to raise 5 children with my meager salary. I attended Army Day Secondary School. But today, how many of us afford to take our children to these schools’

Tehran has demanded that the US first end its blockade of Iranian ports and lift sanctions on its oil industry.

stands with Wike, dismisses Atiku link By Peter Duru, Makurdi The immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom, has dismissed reports linking him with an alleged arrangement to support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 presidential election, describing the claim as false and baseless. Ortom, through his Media Assistant, Paul Zege, […]

By Godwin Oritse Operatives of the Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone ‘A’, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted 220 consignments of prohibited and smuggled goods with a total Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N3.237 billion, while recovering N728.9 million in revenue. According to the statement signed by Hussaini Abdullahi, Chief Superintendent of Customs […]

…pledges open-door policing to tackle crime By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — The new Commissioner of Police in Edo State, CP Patrick Daor, has pledged to adopt an open-door policing strategy to combat crime and strengthen public confidence in the state. Daor also assured residents that every Edo citizen would be treated with respect by […]

— Distributes sunscreen, sunblocks, cash grants By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has assured persons living with albinism in the state of equal opportunities, saying his administration will not discriminate against them and will ensure their inclusion in government programmes. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr […]

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — With barely five days to the Osun State governorship election, Muslim scholars and imams across the state have endorsed the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, for the August 15 poll. The Muslim groups, who gathered at the country home of the Asiwaju Musulumi of the South-West, […]

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA—PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has applauded the increasing continental recognition of Nigeria’s customs modernisation programme and praised the selection of a subsidiary of Nigerian-owned Bergmans Security Consultant and Supplies Limited to implement a 20-year, multi‑billion‑dollar AfCFTA Customs Modernisation Project. Bergmans will carry out the project through its subsidiary AfriTrade CMP Limited, installing both […]

By Boluwaji Obahopo, Lokoja LOKOJA — The Kogi State Police Command has rescued 15 victims abducted along the Itobe–Anyigba highway in Ofu Local Government Area of the state following a fierce gun battle with their abductors. The victims, comprising 12 adults and three children, including two personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, were […]