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Appeal Court upholds Baba Ijesha’s 5-year sentence for sexual assault

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has upheld the conviction of Nollywood actor Olanrewaju James, a.k.a. Baba Ijesha, and affirmed the five-year prison...

Nearly 2,659 Compete as NNPC Foundation Unveils Business Opportunities for Youth Corps Members

A total of 2,659 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) across Nigeria have been pre-qualified for the final phase of the...

PEBEC Reforms: NPA Emerges Most Committed Federal Government Agency

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has emerged as the “Most Committed Agency” while the Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy is the “Best...

Defection: FHC Chief Judge orders transfer of 25 Rivers lawmakers’ case to another judge

Justice John Tsoho, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Rivers State, has directed that the case of the defection of...

FCT Area Councils’ Chairmen to remain in office until 2026, says INEC

Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has clarified that the incumbent Area Council Chairmen in the Federal Capital...

U.S. debate recap: Off-key moments, insights from the Biden-Trump face-off

U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump engaged in the inaugural presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle on Thursday evening....

Nigeria’s external reserves surge to $34bln, first since March

Nigeria’s external reserve hit a new milestone in June, rising to $34.07 billion, the highest level since March 2024. This is according to...

FG approves N12.9bln to boost primary healthcare service across states

The Federal Government has approved the release of N12.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to enhance healthcare services in...

Sen. Kalu urges Fubara, Wike to settle rift, stave off anarchy in Rivers State

Perturbed by the lingering political crisis in Rivers State, Abia North Senator Orji Kalu has urged Rivers Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister...

Tinubu to governors: Meet food security targets

In a bid to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen the economy by creating opportunities in the real sectors of agriculture, manufacturing, and construction, and...

Again, Lookman wins Atalanta Player of the Season

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named Player of the Season by his Italian Serie A club, Atalanta. Lookman had a stellar...

Regulation of crypto, digital assets now under full control, says SEC DG

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  says it has complete oversight and regulatory control over cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. The Director-General of...

Senate will approve request for new presidential jet if – Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio said on Thursday that the Senate is willing to greenlight the acquisition of a new presidential jet if President...

EFCC wants Bello’s lawyers indicted for alleged professional misconduct

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has requested that the Federal High Court in Abuja punish ex-Gov. Yahaya Bello’s two legal representatives...

FG investigates alleged NIMC data breach

The Federal Government has launched an investigation into the alleged data breach at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), which compromised the personal...

UniAbuja appoints 41-year-old Prof. Maikudi as acting VC

The Senate of the University of Abuja has selected Prof. Aisha Maikudi, a distinguished legal expert and the institution’s youngest law professor, to...