The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Dr. Michael Adariku in the trial of a former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd) and four others before Justice C.O. Agbaza of the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 continued his evidence-in-chief with a further breakdown of the...
Tom Chiahemen
Super Eagles of Nigeria have been eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after suffering a painful penalty shootout defeat to Morocco in the semifinals. The tense encounter ended level after regulation time, forcing the match into penalties where the North Africans held their nerve to seal...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, condoles with the people and government of Kogi State, over the passing of veteran journalist, astute politician, and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Yakubu Mohammed. The Minister described his death as a huge loss to the Nigerian media, a profession the deceased...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticised the Federal Government over reports that it approved a $9 million public relations and lobbying contract in the United States, describing the move as “defective and deceptive.” In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the opposition...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal Directorate 1,, on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, presented the seventh prosecution witness, PW7, Rasheedah Chindaya, an operative of the EFCC, in the ongoing trial of Friday Audu, the alleged ringleader of 792-member cryptocurrency investment and romance scam syndicate before Justice Rahman...
The Ag. Zonal Director, Benin Zonal Directorate, Deputy Commander of the EFCC, DCE Sa’ad Hanafi Sa’ad on Tuesday January 13, 2026 handed over a draft of N64,800,000 to Uzoechina Vincent Anene, being funds recovered by operatives of the Commission for him. Anene, 59, a dealer in petroleum products had petitioned...
Sadio Mane struck late to fire Senegal into the Africa Cup of Nations final after a tense 1-0 victory over Egypt in Wednesday’s semi-final clash in Tangiers. Mane’s decisive goal arrived in the 78th minute, capping a dominant display by the former champions, who controlled possession against a disciplined...
‘I lost my legs, left eye in the attack’ – another witness A couple took turns before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday to recall how the St. Francs Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State was attacked on June 5, 2022 and gave details of what transpired....
Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have formally signed and unveiled a new agreement designed to strengthen Nigeria’s university education system and promote long-term industrial harmony. According to a report by Channels Television, the agreement replaces the controversial 2009 pact, which had been at the...
As the Super Eagles prepare for a crucial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semifinal showdown against Morocco, the Federal Government has thrown its full weight behind the national team, urging the players to rise with confidence, unity, and pride. In a morale-boosting message released on Wednesday, the Honourable Minister...
Founder and chairman of the Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy & Development, Professor Ibrahim A. Gambari, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Barrister Nwamaka Chigbo, an Abuja-based lawyer who was allegedly killed by kidnappers. Prof. Gambari, a former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, conveyed...
Fresh violence has rocked Otobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving a former House of Assembly candidate, Igbabe Ochi, and four other residents dead following an early-morning attack by suspected bandits. Ochi, who contested the Otukpo-Akpa State Constituency seat on the platform of the Peoples...
Borno State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Kashim Ibrahim Imam of working against the leadership of the newly elected and constituted state executive council of the party in the state, threatening to take legal action against him in competent court of law. The ADC also...
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the immediate family and the Nigerian Union of Journalists over the passing of elder statesman and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed. The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah said...
6 family members found dead in Rivers home — What police discovered will shock you A wave of shock swept through Ogale community in Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State after a family of six — a father, mother and their four children — were found dead inside...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has commenced a comprehensive study on competition in the telecommunications sector to address concerns around market dominance and ensure fair, effective and sustainable competition. NCC said this during a stakeholders’ forum on the Study of Competition in the Nigerian Telecommunications Industry in collaboration with...
Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially opened registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE) admissions for the 2026/2027 academic session. The announcement was made via the Board’s X handle on Tuesday night. “UTME is open to suitably qualified candidates for admission...
Federal Government has conferred various honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, innovation, exemplary leadership and post-service contributions to national development. The awards were presented during the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held at the Banquet Hall...
Nigerian government has signed a $9 million contract with a US-based lobbying firm to communicate its efforts in protecting Christians to the United States government. According to documents filed with the US Department of Justice, Kaduna-based law firm Aster Legal engaged DCI Group, a public affairs and lobbying firm...
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the arrest and remand of 52 students in Ekpoma, Edo State, who protested against the rising wave of kidnappings and banditry in their community. Obi described the situation as “utterly unacceptable” and called for the immediate release of the students. In a...