BREAKING: Court dismisses suit against $418m Paris Club debt deduction
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by the 36 States against the decision by the Federal Government to
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Supreme Court upholds INEC’S de-registration of 22 political parties
The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja upheld the de-registration of 22 political parties carried out by the Independent National Electoral
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BREAKING: Court postpones judgment on Ayade’s defection
A Federal High Court in Abuja has rescheduled judgement for April 6 in the suit seeking to sack the Cross River Governor, Ben
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FG is determined to end crude oil theft – Sylva
The Federal Government says it is determined to stop the economic devastation occasioned by the activities of illegal refiners, pipeline vandalism and crude
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EFCC releases Obiano after one week, seizes passport
The former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after spending one week in
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Freedom to Protest: ECOWAS Court restrains Nigeria govt awards $15,000 to three activists
The ECOWAS Court sitting in Ghana has restrained the Federal Republic of Nigeria or its component states or agents from issuing any ban
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Ukraine: 64 attacks on critical health infrastructure recorded -WHO
Ukrainian healthcare institutions have been attacked 64 times since Russia invaded its Western neighbour one month ago, the World Health Organisation confirmed Thursday.
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World TB day: Tuberculosis continues to pose threat – WHO, ECDC
Even in times of COVID-19, tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and
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Soldiers destroy 49 illegal refineries in Niger Delta, arrest 70 oil thieves, others in 2 weeks – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said on Thursday that soldiers on internal security operations in the Niger Delta have discovered and destroyed 49 illegal
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APC Convention: Giadom, Edu, Morka make South-South unity list
The former Deputy National Secretary at the centre of the leadership crisis that ousted Comrade Adams Oshiomhole-led National Working Committee (NWC), Chief Victor
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Super Eagles arrive in Ghana for World Cup playoff
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have arrived in Ghana ahead of their World Cup play-off first leg encounter on Friday. Nigeria take on
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Man United seeks new Manager, hold ‘positive’ talks with Ajax coach, Erik ten Hag
Manchester United held “positive” talks with Erik ten Hag on Monday – with the club hierarchy thought to be impressed by his vision
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Hillsong Church founder resigns over allegations of misconduct involving two women
Brian Houston, the co-founder of the popular Australian worship centre, Hillsong Church, has resigned after two women filed complaints of indiscriminate behaviour against
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Defection: Court fixes April 11 for judgment in suit seeking Dogara’s sack
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed April 11 for judgment in suit seeking for the declaration of the seat of Rep
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MultiChoice implements price adjustments on DStv, GOtv packages; gives concessions
With effect from April 1st, MultiChoice Nigeria has released new adjusted prices for both Dstv and Gotv packages, with concessions to cushion the
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Court to hear ex-Army Chief’s suit against EFCC June 8
The Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed June 8 for definite hearing of the suit filed by a former Chief of Army Staff,
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Ukrainian Invasion: Zelensky says peace negotiations are difficult
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described peace negotiations with Russia as “very difficult,” in a video message released early Wednesday.“They are very difficult, sometimes
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WikiLeaks’ Assange to marry fiance in prison
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and his fiancee Stella Moris get married on Wednesday, at the high-security London prison where he is being held
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Death toll in Southern Kaduna killing rises to 34, including 2 military personnel
Kaduna State Government Tuesday said the death toll in the Sunday’s attack in Kaura Local Government Area, LGA, has risen to 34 including
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Gridlock as fire razes shops under Apongbon bridge in Lagos
Fire on Wednesday gutted shops under the Apongbon section of the Eko Bridge in Lagos State. The fire incident caused gridlock and crippled
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Non-service stalls hearing in Abba Kyari’s extradition proceedings
The non-service of the application by the Attorney General of the Federal (AGF) on the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Abba Kyari
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418m people lack access to safe drinking water in Africa — UNICEF/WHO report
A joint special report by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and World Health Organisation (WHO) saysabout 418 million people lack basic level of
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Benue gov aspirant faults indigeneship clause in amended constitution
A governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party in Benue State, Mr Terve Akase, on Tuesday, faulted provision of the
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2023: Ortom, Ishaku, Ugwuanyi, 34 others in PDP zoning committee
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has nominated three Governors Samuel Ortom (Benue), Darius Ishaku (Taraba) and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) as
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JUST IN: Southsouth cannot win PDP presidency, says Tambuwal
In what appeared a repudiation of the zoning arrangement, Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has told the leadership and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic
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Mother of five sets 10-year-old daughter on fire in Ogun
A mother of five has been arrested by men of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly setting her 10-year-old daughter on fire.
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Court fixes May 9 for BRT driver’s trial over Bamise’s alleged murder
The Lagos State High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square has fixed May 9, for the commencement of trial of the driver of
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Obiano left N400 million cash and over N100 billion in debt – Soludo
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo revealed on Tuesday the debt left behind by his predecessor, Willie Obiano, is in excess of N100 billion.
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BREAKING: Court ruling on Electoral Act divides Senators
Senators were apparently divided on Tuesday over a call for the Senate to debate a Federal High Court ruling that declared Section 84(12)
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Chinese plane carrying 132 people crashes in Guangxi province
A Chinese passenger plane with 132 people on board has crashed in a mountainous area of southern China. The China Eastern Airlines Boeing
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