Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, February 27, 2026 arraigned Chief Mike Agbedor Abu Ozekhome, SAN, Ponfa Useni and General Jeremiah Useni (now deceased) before Justice C.N. Oji. Of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Maitama, Abuja over alleged forgery of documents and International Passport to...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja
A High Court in Abuja has transmitted the case file of a fundamental human rights suit filed by Nasir El-Rufai to the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), John Tsoho, for reassignment. The development followed a decision by the presiding judge, Salihu Belgore, who announced that he...
Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday, February 27, 2026 affirmed the decision of the trial Court and Court of Appeal that convicted and sentenced Senator Albert Bassey to seven years imprisonment and the restitution of the sum of N204m ( Two Hundred and Four Million Naira) to Akwa Ibom...
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, February 27, 2026, ordered the remand of the former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and their son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami in correctional facilities,...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s updated 2026–2027 electoral timetable, saying it contains boobytraps that could aid President Tinubu’s plot to be returned unopposed in 2027. Specifically, the party has flagged the new compliance requirements under Sections 77 and 82 of the Electoral Act...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has approached the Supreme Court of Nigeria seeking an order to revoke the bail granted to Lagos socialite, Fred Chijindu Ajudua, by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria sitting in Lagos. In a notice of appeal dated February 20, 2026 and filed...
Troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) South East (SE) Operation UDO KA (OPUK), comprising the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), on 26 February 2026 launched a daring final foot assault into the notorious Mother Valley, Nkwere, Anambra State, a long-standing enclave...
Justice O. M. Anyachebelu of the Anambra State High Court sitting in Awka has convicted and sentenced Engineer Nnaemeka Nwawka, managing director, Orient Petroleum Resources Plc, Jude Anniekwe Cyril and Sage Nebefeife Foundation to fourteen years imprisonment each for stealing, conversion and gratification to the tune of N25billion. They...
A High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, on Friday sentenced a popular native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, also known as “Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki,” to 11 months’ imprisonment over his involvement in ritual practices popularly called “oke ite” and related offences. The judgment was delivered by Justice Jude Obiora, who...
Armed Forces of Nigeria on Friday announced that its troops killed scores of terrorists and rescued more than 400 kidnapped victims during intensified military operations across the country in February. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, disclosed this during the monthly operational briefing at the...
Chairman of the Taraba State Bureau for Peace and Conflict Management, Bishop Innocent Solomon, has presented the Bureau’s five-year strategic plan to Governor Agbu Kefas. The strategic document was formally submitted on Thursday at the TY Danjuma House Jalingo. Presenting the plan, Bishop Solomon explained that the document contains...
Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commended Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, for ensuring the full and consistent payment of lecturers’ salaries at Taraba State University, despite the ongoing indefinite strike. This was disclosed by the Taraba State Commissioner for Information and Reorientation, Zainab Jalingo, following a meeting...
Andre Onana is currently on loan away from Manchester United, but reports suggest he still wants to return and compete for the No. 1 goalkeeper spot when his time in Turkey ends.While playing for Trabzonspor, Onana has been getting regular minutes. Data from league tracking platforms shows he has...
It is hard not to notice. Brazilian footballers are often criticised not only when they play badly, but sometimes simply for being themselves. Beyond goals, assists, and trophies, their personality, style, and flair are frequently placed under an unforgiving spotlight. Take Ronaldinho. At the height of his career, he...
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Shafiu Usman, believed to have masterminded the December 14, 2015 attack on the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA) in Aiyetoro, Kogi State, where over 20 worshippers were kidnapped. Security sources disclosed that Usman was nabbed at a hideout...
Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has attributed Nigeria’s declining electricity generation to acute gas supply shortages affecting thermal power stations across the country. In a press release issued by its management, NISO disclosed that the nation’s current average available power generation stands at about 4,300 megawatts, largely due to...
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI have killed eight (8) members of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno state. Sources revealed that the incident took place on Wednesday, when Troops of Sector 1 Operation DESERT Sanity V, in conjunction with some members of Civilian Joint...
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of senior citizens by announcing an aggressive roadmap to eliminate all outstanding gratuity arrears in Oyo State. Speaking at a recent engagement with stakeholders, the Governor revealed that his administration has successfully disbursed ₦25 billion...
A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Umar Ardo, has faulted the reported defection of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri from the Peoples Democratic Party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as “deeply repugnant” and lacking ideological foundation. In a statement released on Friday,...
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, reinforced the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to modernisation, self-reliance and strategic global partnerships during an official visit to the Czech Republic from 23–24 February 2026. The visit underscored his deliberate drive to leverage international collaboration in strengthening...