Plateau shuts schools over diphtheria threat
US Mission welcomes Yale professor with Nigerian roots to UNILAG
Gunmen abduct two farmers in Ondo, demand N10m ransom
20 Nigerians die in Camerounian boat mishap claims

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Alleged money laundering: Ex-Warri Refinery MD Yisawu gets N500m bail
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, granted bail to the former Managing Director of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited, Jimoh Yisawu, to the tune of N500 million.
Alleged $2.63m money laundering: Court admits Miyetti Allah president to N2bn bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted Bello Bodejo, the National President of Miyetti Allah Kauta Kore, to N2 billion bail with two sureties in the like sum.
Pastor to die by hanging for killing 16-yr-old daughter in Calabar
A Calabar High Court has sentenced a 51-year-old Apostle, Ubong Bassey Etim, to death by hanging for murdering his 16-year-old daughter in Calabar
Gang members shoot policeman while gunning for rivals linked to NURTW leaders
“We did not know there were policemen in the area. It was Temidayo who fired the gun, while I was hit by bullets fired by the policemen”
Woman allegedly kills husband’s mistress’ two-month-old baby in Benue
A 25-year-old woman, identified as Erdoo Ugede, has been arrested for allegedly killing the two-month-old son of her husband’s alleged mistress in Ankyoov, Ikyogbaji Council Ward of Gwer East Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State.
Mary Habila: Friend reveals final moments, as Umahi seeks forensic investigation
The room was forced open, and she was discovered lying unconscious on the floor near the door
Diezani, associates, friends: Can an acquittal undo 11 years of headlines? – Lessons from the verdict
But in June 2026, the narrative took a sudden, definitive turn. A London jury acquitted the former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources of all six charges against her
Plateau: Five months of violence claims 200 lives, youth coalition claims
Every fresh dawn in many rural communities across Plateau State begins with one haunting question – Who will be the next victim?
Delta: Olomu Kingdom draws battle line against cultism, drug abuse after murder in community
“To end cultism in the kingdom, we must tackle it from the root, drugs is the root cause, so we say no to drugs and cultism in Olomu kingdom.”
Three charged over kidnap of Oyo school children, teachers
The Federal Government on Friday charged three men over the kidnap of children and teachers in Orirre Local Government Area of Oyo State.
‘2026 NBA Elections: Challenges mount as 3 SANs eye presidential seat’
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA — With barely 48 hours to go, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the umbrella body for legal practitioners, still stands at a crossroads amid internal wrangling that threatens the smooth conduct of its national elections. Section 10(1) of the NBA Constitution 2015 (as amended in 2025) establishes the Electoral Committee of […]
Court orders forfeiture of N4.6bn jewellery, exotic cars linked to Achimugu
An Abuja High Court sitting in Apo has ordered the final forfeiture of assets valued at billions of naira linked to businesswoman, Ms Aisha Achimugu, to the Federal Government. The forfeited assets include jewellery worth N4.645 billion, 11 exotic vehicles valued at N4.293 billion, $50,000 cash, and N30 million cash. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the […]
FG unveils new labour reform agenda, seeks employers’ support
“Our emphasis has remained on preventing disputes before they escalate into industrial actions capable of disrupting productivity and economic activities”
Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students
Gunmen on Tuesday attacked Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting four students, the principal and a National Examinations Council, NECO, ad-hoc staff.
‘They gave us our lives back!’ – injured workers hail NSITF
By Victor Ahiuma-Young For 78 workers who suffered life-altering injuries in the course of their duties, the journey from pain and despair to renewed hope has begun, following the provision of artificial limbs and other prosthetic devices by the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF. The beneficiaries, who received prostheses under the Fund’s latest intervention programme, […]

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