Court Jails Man 125 Years over Fake Social Intervention Programme Contract in Maiduguri

A Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has convicted and sentenced one Allen Abel to a cumulative term of 125 years in prison for allegedly fraudulently obtaining food items…

‘I Kil*ed 50 Kidnap Victims Because They Could Not Pay Ransom -Suspect

A 30-year-old kidnap suspect, Mohammed Sani, said he killed more than 50 of his victims because they could not afford to pay ransom. Sani, who was paraded by the Force…

EFCC opens evidence in trial of former Lagos Speaker Ikuforiji

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday called its first witness in the money laundering trial of former Speaker Adeyemi Ikuforiji of the Lagos State House of Assembly.…

PDP senators hail President Buhari over leadership style

Some Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) senators on Wednesday commended President Muhammadu Buhari for what they called his unique approach to governance. Two of the PDP lawmakers, who spoke at plenary,…

Alleged Assault: Court stops IGP from arresting ex-Minister Gbagi

A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and Delta State Police Commissioner (COP) from arresting or detaining ex-Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth…

At UN summit, Buhari outlines key measures to reverse biodiversity loss in Nigeria

President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday outlined measures by Nigeria to reverse biodiversity loss, expressing concern that most indigenous flora and fauna commonly found within the country are facing extinction. This was…

Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Buhari’s Appointment Of 21 FCT High Court Judges

A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit challenging the nomination by the National Judicial Council (NJC) of 21 lawyers for appointment as judges of the High Court…

Police detain jobless youth for attempted suicide, court grants N200,000 bail

An unemployed man, Solomon Okon , has been in police custody for over a month for allegedly drinking a poisonous substance. It was learnt that the 21-year -old , who…

EFCC Quizzes 11 For Suspected Illegal Oil Bunkering In Port Harcourt

The Port Harcourt Zonal Office of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has commenced investigation of 11 suspected illegal oil bunkerers handed over to it by the Nigerian Navy.…

Independence: Police warn Oduduwa Republic agitators against procession

The Police have warned those agitating for the proposed Oduduwa Republic not to embark on any procession on October 1 or any other time . The Deputy Inspector General of…

Nigeria @60: Queen of England congratulates Nigeria —Presidency

…Buhari to address Nigerians from Eagle Square The Presidency on Wednesday said the Queen of England , Queen Elizabeth II , has sent a message of felicitation to President Muhammadu…

FEC okays N13.08trn 2021 budget estimate

The Federal Executive Council has approved a budget estimate of N 13. 08trn for the 2021 fiscal year. The fiscal document was approved at a meeting of the council on…

My husband is an unrepentant womaniser, adulterer – Woman tells court

A foodstuff merchant, Sadia Hassan, on Wednesday prayed a Customary Court sitting in Mapo in Ibadan to dissolve her 16-year-old marriage to estranged husband, Jelili on grounds that he was…

Buhari swears in 4 Permanent Secretaries, presides over virtual FEC

President Muhmmadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in four newly appointed federal Permanent Secretaries at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…

NERC halts electricity tariff hike

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has directed the 11 Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOs) to suspend the Sept. 1 tariff increase for 14 days. The commission’s suspension directive of the…