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“In the Interest of Justice”: Judge Recuses from Ex-AGF Malami’s ₦213.2bn Asset Case

In a surprising turn of events at the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, Justice Obiora Egwuatu announced his decision to step aside...

Deadliest School Shooting in Canadian History Ends With Nine Fatalities, Teen Gunman’s Suicide

In a tragedy that has shaken the small mountain community of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia in Canada, a mass shooting has claimed nine...

Government, Elite Weaponizing Cybercrime Act to Silence Dissent – NBA President

Mr. Afam Osigwe (SAN), President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has voiced alarm over the “weaponization” of the Cybercrimes Act to stifle...

Works Minister Defends ₦3.2trn for 2026, Cites Low 2025 Capital Funding

Works Minister Sen. David Umahi proposed a ₦3.244 trillion capital allocation while highlighting a severe funding crisis in the current fiscal year. He...

Reprieve for Distillers: FG Backtracks, Orders Suspension of Sachet Alcohol Ban

In a major turn of events, the Federal Government on Wednesday directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)...

US Legislators Propose Bill on Nigeria, Unveil Measure to Safeguard Christian Population

American congressional members have put forward fresh legislation on Tuesday designed to tackle religious intolerance in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for authorities there...

Technical Issue Forces Lagos-PH Arik Air Flight to Make Emergency Landing in Benin Airport

Flight W3 740, an Arik Air service from Lagos to Port Harcourt, was forced to divert to Benin Airport on Wednesday morning due...

Ex-Police DIG Oyebade Advocates Hybrid System Amid Growing Calls for State Police

As the debate over State Police gathers fresh momentum, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police ’Leye Oyebade has proposed a hybrid security framework. His...

TCN Unbundling, NISO Launch to Drive Transparency, Nation’s Grid Efficiency – NERC Boss Oseni

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, has said the unbundling of the Transmission Company of...

Nigeria Eyes 2026 for Strategic Sale of State Assets to Bolster Federal Revenue – Edun

Starting from 2026, the Federal Government plans to hand over several state-owned enterprises to private investors in strategic sales. Finance Minister Wale Edun...

Nigeria Set to Host Landmark 2nd African School Sports Games in 2027

Nigeria has launched preparation to host the second edition of the African School Sports Games in 2027, an event poised to be the...

Conditional Approval: Senate Finally Embraces Electronic Results

After previously rejecting the move, the upper chamber on Tuesday endorsed the electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 polls. This...

Electoral Act: Senate Names 12-Member Team to Harmonize Bill with House of Reps

In a move to resolve the recent controversy surrounding the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, the Senate has appointed a 12-member committee to reconcile...

Maureen Badejo Trial: Police Fail to Produce Popular UK Blogger in Court

Confusion and delays marked the scheduled court appearance of popular UK-based blogger Maureen Badejo on Monday, February 9. A legal team of eleven...

Senate Wins Legal Battle as Appeal Court Affirms Natasha’s Suspension

The long-running “seat-gate” saga between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio reached a decisive turning point on Monday. The Court of...

Peter Obi, CSOs Protest at NASS, Demand Mandatory Real-Time Election Result Transmission

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Labour Party leader Peter Obi joined forces with civic advocacy groups on Monday to demand mandatory real-time...