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Farotimi expresses gratitude as Nigerians rally against his arrest, detention

Dele Farotimi, a prominent human rights advocate, has expressed deep appreciation for the unwavering support he received from Nigerians during his incarceration, a...

Four drug kingpins jailed, surrender assets worth millions of naira to FG

Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced four drug lords to a total of 28 years of imprisonment...

Exclusive: Nigerians express divergent views on FG’s 50% reduction in festive season travel costs

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s gesture to subsidize public transport fares by 50 percent on some routes across the country has generated mixed reactions...

I’m unapologetic about fuel subsidy removal – Pres. Tinubu

For the umpteenth time, President Bola Tinubu has unequivocally declared that he is unapologetic about fuel subsidy removal, calling it a crucial step...

Court remands Bello Turji’s associates facing terrorism charge in Kuje correctional centre, adjourns until till Feb. 10

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of four suspected terrorists with alleged ties to notorious...

IG-P never authorized beating of policemen searching Nigerians’ phones – FPRO

The Nigeria Police Force has denied a viral report claiming that Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, instructed citizens to physically attack police officers...

Updated: Stampede at Anambra rice giveaway leaves 12 dead, 32 injured

At least, 12 people lost their lives and 32 others were injured in Okija town in the Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra...

Deadly Stampede in Abuja: Police Report 10 Fatalities, Several Injuries

A food distribution event at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama turned deadly on Saturday as the stampede claimed 10 people, including four...

Court Slaps MTN with N15m fine for disturbing customer me with unsolicited messages, caller tunes

In a landmark decision, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has slapped MTN Nigeria with a N15 million fine for violating a customer’s...

Update: Ekiti court grants Dele Farotimi N30m bail

Magistrate Abayomi Adeosun of an Ado Ekiti Magistrate’s Court has granted human rights activist Dele Farotimi bail in the sum of N30 million....

Just in: Imprisoned Dele Farotimi appears in Ekiti Court amid tight security for ruling on bail application

Dele Farotimi, a prominent Human Rights lawyer and activist, arrived at the Ekiti Magistrate Court on Friday morning, December 20, amidst tight security....

Just in: Imprisoned Dele Farotimi appears in Ekiti Court amid tight security for ruling on bail application

Dele Farotimi, a prominent Human Rights lawyer and activist, arrived at the Ekiti Magistrate Court on Friday morning, December 20, amidst tight security....

Justice Minister slams Edo Gov. Okpebholo over suspension of LG chairmen, declares it illegal

The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, has described the suspension of the 18 local council chairmen and...

Reps’ Pledge N704.91m for Vulnerable Nigerians, Presentation Set for Dec 31

The House of Representatives is set to present a significant donation of N704.91 million to President Bola Tinubu on December 31, 2024. This...

Alleged N110bln money laundering charge: Court admits Yahaya Bello to another N500m bail

Yahaya Bello, the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, has been granted bail in the sum of ₦500 million with three sureties of...

N4.9trn budget presentation: Tinubu presents 2025 budget, declares 10th NASS members re-elected

President Bola Tinubu made a surprising declaration during his 2025 budget presentation at the National Assembly on Wednesday, telling lawmakers they were “all...