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Updated: Sowore’s Arraignment for Cybercrime Fails, Put Off Until Oct. 27

The Federal Government’s attempt to arraign activist Omoyele Sowore and two co-defendants on cybercrime charges failed at the Federal High Court in Abuja...

Women Affairs Minister Grieves Over Death of Arise TV Journalist in Abuja Robbery Attack

By Maryanne Awuya, Abuja The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a 29-year-old...

34 Days After Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment: NRC Resumes Online Ticketing

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reopened its online ticketing platform for the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service. This decision follows the completion of inspections...

FCT Police Launch Investigation into Arise News Anchor’s Death

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has launched a discreet investigation into the death of Arise News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu,...

Gas Supply Crisis Hits National Grid, Power Drops to 3,200MW

Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah Nigeria’s electricity supply took a major hit on Sunday as gas shortages triggered by industrial action within the petroleum sector...

Tragic Loss: Arise News Anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery Attack

The Nigerian media industry has been plunged into grief following the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a rising broadcast journalist with Arise...

Court Halts PENGASSAN Strike Against Dangote Refinery

The National Industrial Court in Abuja has restrained the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) from continuing its nationwide...

NNPC, NUPRC, NMDPRA shut as PENGASSAN begins strike

The nationwide strike declared by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday completely paralysed operations across Nigeria’s...

Nigeria @65: FG Declares October 1 Public Holiday

In commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary, the Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, as public holiday. Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo,...

2024/2025 Academic Session: NELFUND Shuts Down Loan Portal, Sets Date for Next Application Round

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced that the application portal for the 2024/2025 academic session will officially close on Tuesday, September...

CJN to 57 New SANs: Uphold Highest Standards of Legal Practice

The 57 legal practitioners, who have been conferred with the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) have been urged to uphold the...

Billionaire Femi Otedola Sues Ex-VP Aide for N1bln Over Fuel Subsidy Allegations

Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has filed a N1 billion libel suit against Umar Sani, a former media aide to ex-Vice President Namadi Sambo,...

Updated: Shadow Govt: Court Cautions Utomi, Says Actions Portend Danger to Nigeria’s Peace, Security

The Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Prof. Pat Utomi from establishing a “shadow government” in Nigeria, ruling that such an action...

Abuja Kidnapping Ring Foiled: Five Suspects Apprehended

The Federal Capital Territory(FCT) Police Command says it has arrested five suspected kidnappers. These individuals (names withheld) are believed to be responsible for...

Dollar Weakens Amid US Govt. Shutdown Concerns

The dollar index fell 0.22% to 97.90 on Monday, extending losses for a second session as concerns over a potential US government shutdown...

Arsenal Edge Out Newcastle in Thrilling Late Winner at St James’ Park

Arsenal staged a dramatic comeback against Newcastle United, snatching a 2-1 victory in the 96th minute. The Gunners had been trailing 1-0 since...