Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arraigned nine individuals before a Federal High Court in Abuja over their alleged complicity in recent killings in Benue and Plateau states. The nine, named as defendants in six separate charges took turn to enter their pleas to the allegations raised against...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has introduced stringent penalties for land use violations, approving a N5 million fine for allottees and title holders who breach the Land Use Act, to be paid within 30 days. Additionally, a 7.5% charge on the assessed capital value of properties converted...
In a landmark ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced five Thai nationals to three years in prison for high-level cybercrime, with the option of a N1 million fine each, and ordered their deportation upon completion of their sentence or payment. Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the verdict on...
National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), has reported 775 convictions across eight phases of terrorism-related trials in Nigeria, showcasing the country’s commitment to combating terrorism through legal and rehabilitative measures. National Coordinator of NCTC, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, announced this milestone during his address at...
In a series of relentless operations from August 23 to August 30, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) eliminated over 20 terrorists, apprehended multiple collaborators, and seized significant arms caches across North East Nigeria. A military source, speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), revealed that the coordinated...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 2.5 million Nigerians have participated in the online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) since its launch on August 18. Additionally, 72,274 individuals completed in-person registration within the first five days. This is according to a statement released...
In a dramatic rescue operation, the Anambra State Police Command successfully saved a man who attempted to commit suicide by climbing a high-tension power pole in Awada, Onitsha. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Awka, the state’s capital....
Senator Ahmed Wadada, representing Nasarawa West Senatorial Zone, has formally rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after his tenure with the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Having previously been an APC member, Wadada switched to the SDP to contest and win the 2023 Nasarawa West Senatorial election. His return to...
Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday to mark Eid-ul-Mawlid – the birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday on behalf of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi...
Labour Party’s 2023 vice presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has called for former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai to be questioned regarding his claims that the Federal Government is paying bandits as part of a national policy. Speaking on Channels Television’s _Politics Today_ on Tuesday, Baba-Ahmed insisted that El-Rufai’s allegations...
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Nigerian Armed Forces to deploy cutting-edge hardware and advanced surveillance systems in Katsina State to combat escalating bandit attacks on civilians. The directive was issued during a Tuesday evening meeting with Katsina leaders, led by Governor Dikko Radda, at the State House, as...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Zamfara State Governor, Dr Dauda Lawal, on his 60th birthday today. President Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, commended the Governor for his dedication to the development of Zamfara and his steadfast pursuit of peace and security in the...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Tuesday in Abuja that the revenue target for 2025 was achieved in August, following economic reforms focused on stimulating the non-oil sector. He said that the bulk of the revenue came from the non-oil sector. The President assured Nigerians that the Renewed Hope...
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd. has announced the appointment of two seasoned executives, Mr. Andy Odeh and Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi, to key leadership positions. The NNPC Ltd in a statement on Tuesday said Mr. Odeh assumed the role of Chief Corporate Communications Officer, while Mrs. Adewunmi has been...
A devastating accident on the Benin–Sagamu Road in Edo State claimed four lives and left eight others injured on Tuesday, according to authorities. Edo Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Cyril Mathew, disclosed this to journalists in Benin on Tuesday. He said “The incident occurred at...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has conveyed heartfelt appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, and Nigerians nationwide for their warm messages and prayers on his 59th birthday. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja, Shettima extended his gratitude to a wide array of well-wishers, including governors, senators,...
Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) in Zone D, covering South-South and South-East Nigeria, has thrown its full support behind a 21-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government to address critical challenges plaguing polytechnic education. The ultimatum, effective from August 18, 2025, was announced following the union’s National Executive...
In a decisive response to a deadly inter-cult clash in Lekki Phase 1, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 23 individuals suspected of involvement in the killing of three people. The incident, which took place on Sunday along Wole Olateju Street, prompted swift action from law enforcement. According...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has extended warm felicitations to the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, on the occasion of his 59th birthday anniversary. Governor Ododo described the vice president as a dependable leader and a...
Great Achievers Initiative for Youth and Community Development (GAIYD) has commended the appointment of one of his Grand Patrons, Honorable Justice Mainasara Umar Kogo as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), describing him as a man of integrity, resilience, and a true change agent. Speaking during a...