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Court remands UNIPORT student, Demian Okoligwe for allegedly killing and harvesting some vital organs of his girlfriend, Justina Otuene.

Court sentences UNIPORT student to death for murder of girlfriend

Okoligwe, a Petrochemical Engineering student, killed Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry undergraduate, on October 20, 2023, at his residence in Mgbuoba,…
WHO said health taxes have been shown to reduce consumption of harmful products, helping to prevent disease burden on health systems

Public health groups demand 50% levy on sugary drinks, warn of rising deaths

Corporate Accountability and public Participation Africa (CAPPA) made three recommendations to make the amendment more effective, including raising the tax…
Tinubu

Tinubu appoints Tegbe as chair of national tax policy implementation committee

In establishing the Committee, President Tinubu emphasised that effective implementation of the Tax Acts is central to the nation's economic…
Army

Army elevates 105 senior officers in major leadership shake-up

In a message to the newly promoted officers, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, congratulated them and…
Panic erupted in Oron LG of Akwa Ibom following rumours that bandits had broken into two schools in the area and abducted students

Akwa Ibom: Panic in Oron over rumoured kidnap of students

Responding, the Akwa Police command, through its Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, advised members of the public to…
Family members raise alarm over murder of retired judge, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, in her Asaba home, Delta State

“She was found tightly bound,” Family raises alarm over murder of retired judge in Delta

Delta Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident.
Atiku is among thousands of mourners already gathered in Bauchi for funeral prayer of renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman- Bauchi

Atiku, thousands of mourners storm Bauchi for Sheikh Dahiru’s funeral

Maulud Dahiru Bauchi, who spoke on behalf of the late scholar’s family, said the funeral prayer would be held by…
Release Nnamdi Kanu or return him to London, S’East monarch tells President Tinubu

Appeal Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s rights breach case against DSS, AGF

But three-member panel of justices, in a unanimous judgment, held that the appeal lacked merit and had become academic following…
Niger students

‘We still haven’t heard a word’- Bishop reveals shocking new details of missing Niger students

“So far, we have not had any contact with them. As I’m speaking now, we’ve not had any call regarding…
Wike

Wike orders enforcement actions on 1,095 revoked property titles

The titles were revoked for non-payment of Ground Rent, Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) bill, penalty/violation fee and land…
tinubu

2027: I will resign if Tinubu loses in Edo – Gov Okpebholor

According to him, the 2027 outcome in Edo State is already written. “Tinubu is more popular than me in Edo…
President Tinubu felicitates with Oba Yusuf Adeleye, on Ihare festival

President Tinubu felicitates with Oba Yusuf Adeleye, on Ihare festival

The President recalled Olubaka's counsel during the 2022/2023 presidential campaign and thanked him for consistently exemplifying fairness, character and fatherly…
Police

Lagos Police bust 26-Man Ring selling fake diesel, cash

Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, issued a stern warning to criminal groups across Lagos, insisting that the command is…
US Green card

Nigeria exempted from US Green Card review: What it means for Nigerians abroad

Although Nigeria was recently classified as a “Country of Particular Concern” by the Trump administration, it will not be affected…
Abubakar Malami, (SAN)

Ex-AGF Malami breaks silence on EFCC summons

Former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has confirmed that he has been summoned by the Economic and…
Jonathan

Jonathan returns safely after being trapped in Guinea-Bissau coup

Jonathan eventually departed aboard a Guinea-Bissau government aircraft and landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly before midnight. He…
Pope Leo calls for Gaza ceasefire as he hosts Israel’s Herzog

Man who shot a Pope in 1981 wanted to meet Leo XIV, here’s why he never did

According to Turkish media, Agca expressed his desire to meet the current Pope for “two or three minutes” during the…
U.S. President Donald Trump

Trump’s new, sudden migration ban could hit Nigeria hard

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced sweeping new immigration restrictions that could directly affect countries classified as “third-world nations”,…
London stabbing

Seventh Met officer fired as Charing Cross scandal deepens again

At the accelerated misconduct hearing held on 25 November, the panel concluded that PC Park had expressed disrespectful and discriminatory…
Indonesia

More than 170 dead as Monsoon fury devastates Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand

Across the Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka is enduring its worst weather-related disaster in years, with at least 56 people killed…
Police

Drug empire run by 50 Nigerians smashed in massive Indian raids

No fewer than 50 Nigerians have been arrested in one of India’s biggest coordinated crackdowns on a transnational narcotics and…
Hong Kong

Hong Kong fire tragedy deepens as death toll climbs to 128

The towers were surrounded by bamboo scaffolding and mesh sheeting for ongoing construction works. Fire safety experts have warned that…
Tinubu

Tinubu, leader to stem insecurity, says Hope Alive Initiative

HAI also praised the administration’s diplomatic engagements, including the National Security Adviser-led mission to Washington and the Minister of Foreign…
DAME

Moving speeches as DAME honours Babarinsa, Jimoh, Lakemfa, others at 34th award night

The 34th edition of the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence (DAME), held at the Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja on Tuesday 25…
Air Council approves promotion of 57 senior officers of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to to boost the leadership capacity of the service

NAF boosts leadership capacity with promotion of 57 senior officers

Ejodame said 27 senior officers were elevated to the rank of Air Vice Marshal, while 30 were promoted to Air…
Nigerian Navy approves promotion of 127 senior officers to new ranks, Director of Naval Information revealed in a statement in Abuja.

Nigerian Navy promotes 127 senior officers

15 Commodores were elevated to the rank of Rear Admiral, 31 Captains to Commodore, and 81 Commanders promoted to the…
Police

Police speak on video of alleged bandits’ plot to attack Osun

Osun Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, has deployed both overt and covert personnel to Ilesa axis and other parts of…
FCTA revokes 13-kilometre Apo to Karshi road awarded to Kakatar Engineering Ltd. Since 2011, re-awards the contract to SCC

Apo-Karshi road: FCTA terminates Kakatar Ltd contract, mobilises SCC to site

The completion of the road would provide an alternative route and decongest the current main road, easing traffic for residents…
Okpebholo

Real reason why Okpebholo sacked EDOGIS MD

It would be recalled that on Wednesday, Edo State Government, in an advertorial, invoked sections Sections 28 and 38 of…
CRPP

Edo PDP knocks Okpebholo over Presco land revocation denial

“A Governor who signs today, denies tomorrow, and sacrifices subordinates next week is unsafe for leadership,” he stated.