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- Corruption
- May 13, 2026
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Court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years’ imprisonment over corruption linked to the Mambilla and Zungeru…
- Cross-border Crimes
- May 13, 2026
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British-Nigerian convict flees UK after mistaken prison release
A British-Nigerian man, Ifedayo Adeyeye, who was serving a jail term in the United Kingdom for abducting his son, has fled the country after being mistakenly released from prison.…
NMA Declares Strike In Akwa Ibom After EFCC alleged assault
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Akwa Ibom State has declared an indefinite strike following allegations of assault, arrest, and detention of medical personnel at the University of Uyo…
- Kidnapping
- May 13, 2026
- 57 views
Gunmen Attack Ogun Estate, Abduct Three Family Members
Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Monday stormed a residential estate in the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun State and abducted three persons said to be members of the same…
EFCC operatives storm University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, ‘arrest cardiothoracic surgeon’
There was panic on Tuesday at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH) in Akwa Ibom state after operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed the…
Military disrupts terror operations, intercepts 400 Starlink devices
The Nigerian Army has intercepted over 400 Starlink devices used by terrorists for communication in the North-East. The Commander of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai, Brig Gen Beyidi Martins,…
Coup plot: Court admits confessions, begins trial-within-trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday admitted as exhibits the extra-judicial statements of six persons standing trial over an alleged plot to overthrow the government of President…
NDC pegs presidential form at N60m, primaries hold May 29
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Tuesday released the schedule for the conduct of its primary elections, with presidential hopefuls expected to pay N60m to secure their Nomination and…
At least 72 killed’ as military bombs Zamfara market
No fewer than 72 people were reportedly killed after a military air strike hit Tumfa market in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara state on Sunday, according to AFP. Citing a…
Iran chief negotiator says US must accept proposal or face ‘failure’
Iran’s chief negotiator on Tuesday issued an ultimatum to the United States to accept the conditions in Tehran’s 14-point proposal for peace in the Middle East war or face…
- Human Rights
- May 12, 2026
- 57 views
Nigeria records 1,326 press attacks — Report
Nigeria has recorded 1,326 press freedom violations and 28 deaths of journalists over a nine-year period, according to a report by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, CJID,…
FG In Talks With World Bank For Fresh $1.25bn
The Federal Government is currently in talks with the World Bank for a new $1.25 billion loan, according to a document obtained by Channels Television. The document titled…
- Corruption
- May 12, 2026
- 64 views
Judge issues arrest warrant for ex-power minister Mamman over absence from court
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Saleh Mamman, the former minister of power, over his absence from the court.…
ISIS moves operations to W’Africa, US warns
The United States has identified Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin as critical fronts in its 2026 counterterrorism strategy, warning that extremist groups operating across Africa remain a growing…
- Cross-border Crimes , News
- May 11, 2026
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Adeleke deposes Osun monarch jailed for fraud in US
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the deposition of Oba Joseph Oloyede as the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu. The decision followed Oloyede’s conviction in the United States of America…
