Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned to October 29 the hearing of the suit filed by the Nigeria Police Force against activist Omoyele Sowore and other organisers of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest. The case, which was initially slated for hearing on Monday, could not proceed as scheduled. The court...
Tom Chiahemen
Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the arrest of human rights activist and politician Omoyele Sowore for allegedly guiding protesters into a restricted zone, defying a court order. Police spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. “Sowore has been arrested by the Nigeria...
National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced the expulsion of its former National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, and several other key officials for what it described as gross misconduct and breaches of the party’s constitution. The decision was made public on Thursday in...
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has faulted the immediate past administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki for what he described as an “injustice” to the judiciary, following the failure to inaugurate three judges who had long been cleared by the National Judicial Council (NJC). Speaking on Thursday in Benin...
Police, on Thursday, told a Federal High Court in Abuja that the whereabouts of 24 foreigner hackers being prosecuted on allegations bordering on cybercrime was unknown. The police lawyer, Victor Okoye, told Justice Ekerete Akpan at the resumed hearing of their trial, after at least 85 of the defendants...
The Annang women of Akwa Ibom State have issued a stern directive to Mrs. Patience Ibanga Akpabio, urging her to tender an unreserved apology to her brother-in-law, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, over what they described as “unfounded and damaging” murder allegations. In a statement jointly signed by Uduak Essien...
At least five senior field commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed in a major coordinated military operation across Borno and Yobe States, a top military source revealed on Thursday. The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity in Maiduguri, told the News Agency...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reiterated its commitment to pursuing corruption cases with absolute impartiality, declaring that no politician or influential figure will be spared on the basis of political affiliation. Chairman of the Commission, Ola Olukoyede, made this known on Thursday in Abuja during a press...
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has recovered over ₦566 billion, $411 million, and 1,502 assets in the last two years under the leadership of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede. Olukoyede, who was represented by the Director of Public Affairs, Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu took a bold decision in removing the fuel subsidy. Wike noted that, despite initial public outcry over the decision, conditions have begun to stabilise. He made the remarks while delivering the keynote address at...
Abuja High Court has postponed the hearing of a motion seeking punitive sanctions against parties accused of flouting an existing court order in the ongoing dispute over the Apo Resettlement Market Scheme. The case will now be heard on November 13, following the absence of the presiding judge, Justice...
In a bid to strengthen media representation of women in politics, the European Union (EU), with support from the Government of Germany, has organized a four-day capacity-building workshop for journalists in Maiduguri, Borno State. The training, implemented by GIZ in collaboration with the Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC),...
Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned food vendors and processors against the adulteration of food with toxic chemicals for profit, describing the practice as dangerous to human health and a violation of consumer rights. The Commission gave the warning during a one-day sensitization campaign on “Food...
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Tinubu led administration is muzzling opposition voices, calling such allegations baseless. The ADC recently accused the ruling party of trying to suppress dissent as the 2027 elections approach. But APC...
A Federal High court sitting in Abuja on Thursday adjourned till Friday to enable the detained self acclaimed leader of the proscribed separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, begin his defence. Kanu, who was scheduled to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial on Thursday,...
The courtroom drama surrounding the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, took a new turn on Thursday as his entire legal team, led by senior lawyer Kanu Agabi (SAN), withdrew from representing him. Agabi, appearing before the Federal High Court in Abuja, informed Justice...
Jude Bellingham’s second-half strike proved the difference as Real Madrid edged Juventus 1-0 on Wednesday night, keeping their flawless start to the Champions League alive. The 15-time European champions, led by Xabi Alonso, dominated much of the game at the Santiago Bernabéu but couldn’t add to Bellingham’s close-range effort...
Chelsea turned on the style at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night, hammering 10-man Ajax 5–1 in a dominant Champions League display that showcased both depth and confidence. The match swung decisively in the Blues’ favour after Ajax captain Kenneth Taylor was shown a red card just 15 minutes in,...
Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ushafa back to the State Headquarters. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in a Abuja. SP Adeh said the decision...