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target=_blank>Court orders final forfeiture of N400m linked to AVM Abdulraheem
The Federal High Court in Abuja has made an order for final forfeiture of the sum of N400 million allegedly linked to AVM Mikail Abdulraheem to the Federal Government. Justice Emeka Nwite, who granted the order after counsel for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Abba Muhammed, SAN, moved the motion to the effect,
target=_blank>Convention: APC clarifies zoning arrangement, says 8,453 delegates already in Abuja
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Convention Central Working Committee and former Katsina State Governor, Bello Masari, has clarified the zoning arrangement for the election of members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Masari made the clarification while reacting to allegations that some aspirants paid for forms for the NWC positions, but
target=_blank>IG presents state police framework to deputy senate president
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a framework for the establishment of State Police to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, as part of efforts to decentralise policing in the country. The police boss submitted the framework to Senator Barau, who chairs the Senate Committee on the
target=_blank>Nurse sent to prison over corps member’s death
A Magistrates’ Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday, ordered remand of a 37-year-old nurse, Kehinde Adesanya, at the Ibara Correctional Centre, over alleged conspiracy, attempted abortion, and murder. Adesanya is facing a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, attempt to procure abortion and murder. The police prosecutor, Solomon Babalola, filed an ex parte motion
target=_blank>Police launch manhunt for gunmen who killed woman in Rivers
Police in Rivers State have launched an investigation into the killing of a young woman, Special Bensington, who was shot dead while returning to her residence in Elimgbu, Port Harcourt. The incident occurred on Saturday, March 21. The deceased and her friend, identified simply as Divine Anyanwu, had boarded a Bolt ride from a hotel
target=_blank>2026 Electoral Act worst in Nigeria’s history – Ex-INEC commissioner
A former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mike Igini, on Thursday described the proposed 2026 Electoral Act as the worst in Nigeria’s history. Igini said it was urgent to address what he termed the “tragedy” associated with the Act before the 2027 general elections, warning that it appears Nigerians may not be
target=_blank>Alleged N31bn fraud: Saleh Mamman not linked to bank accounts, docs – witness
Two prosecution witnesses of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have confirmed that the name of former Minister of Power, Engr Saleh Mamman, did not appear in any of the account opening packages, signatory mandate and statement of accounts of the companies linked to the alleged N31bn fraud. Mamman and seven others, namely, Mustapha
target=_blank>Why security operatives remain vulnerable to ambushes — Retired Colonel
A retired military officer and security adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), has raised concerns over the increasing rate of ambushes on Nigerian security operatives, attributing the trend to the current strategies in the fight against terrorism and banditry. This came in the wake of the reported killing of
target=_blank>Plateau: Aborted twins found in refuse dump
Residents of Special Site in Pankshin Local Government Area of Plateau State have expressed shock and anger after aborted twins were discovered in a refuse dump in the community. The discovery, made on Wednesday, left many residents visibly distressed, with some describing the scene as both heartbreaking and deeply disturbing. The foetuses, believed to be
target=_blank>Woman who delivered quintuplets in Kano dies
Hafsat Yusuf, the woman who gave birth to quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, on Wednesday, has passed away. Her husband, Salisu Nafiu, confirmed the development to Daily Trust on Thursday morning, stating that she passed away at the hospital around 1:00 a.m. He, however, said all five babies—three boys and two girls—are alive
target=_blank>NSCDC warns contractors against damaging telecom infrastructure, threatens sanctions
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Rivers State Command, has warned contractors to carry out proper checks and consultations before excavation to avoid damaging underground telecommunications infrastructure. The State Commandant, Joachin Okafor, gave the warning during a stakeholders’ meeting in Rivers State, following a directive from the Office of the National Security Adviser. He
NSCDC warns contractors against damaging telecom infrastructure, threatens sanctions
target=_blank>Nigerian govt ramps up efforts with states to acquire $500m World Bank facility
The Nigerian government has announced that it is ramping up efforts with the 36 state governments to participate in the $500 million World Bank-assisted loan facility under the HOPE Governance Program. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the spokesperson for the scheme, Joe Mutah. Commenting on the program, the Permanent Secretary of
Nigerian govt ramps up efforts with states to acquire $500m World Bank facility
target=_blank>Revolt brews in Kwara APC against Gov Abdulrazaq over alleged exclusion
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a major revolt is brewing in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State, DAILY POST reports. Concerned stakeholders in the party have now warned that the party may lose its stronghold if urgent measures are not put in place, according to an integrity group within the party.
Revolt brews in Kwara APC against Gov Abdulrazaq over alleged exclusion
target=_blank>Sokoto security adviser calls for overhaul of Nigeria’s strategy against terrorists
A security adviser to the Sokoto State Government, Col. Ahmed Usman (retd.), has noted that the continued reliance on conventional tactics is leaving troops vulnerable to deadly ambushes by terrorists and bandits, calling for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s security strategy. Usman, in a press statement, observed that the spate of attacks on security operatives
Sokoto security adviser calls for overhaul of Nigeria’s strategy against terrorists
target=_blank>Police arraign 30-year-old man for killing his mother in Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has arraigned a 30-year-old suspect, identified as Oforbuike Okoro, before Magistrate Court II in Abakaliki, the state capital. The Command had earlier this month arrested the suspect for allegedly murdering his mother, Mrs Onyema Damian, in Ukawu, Onicha Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued by the
Police arraign 30-year-old man for killing his mother in Ebonyi
target=_blank>Lagos warns motorists against fake vehicle documents, moves to arrest offenders
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has warned motorists across the state to avoid dealing with unauthorized agents issuing fake vehicle documents, saying such practices are illegal and punishable by law. The Ministry in a statement raised the alarm after observing that some individuals have been producing and distributing fake documents, including Roadworthiness Certificates and
Lagos warns motorists against fake vehicle documents, moves to arrest offenders
target=_blank>Makinde abandoned governance for politics in Oyo – APC alleges
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State has alleged that the state governor, Seyi Makinde, has abandoned governance for politics. APC claimed that the governor has relegated his duties as Governor, alleging that he left things that require his attention as governor for things related to his political ambition in 2027. The party made
Makinde abandoned governance for politics in Oyo – APC alleges
target=_blank>Taraba high court dismisses suit challenging Kwararafa chiefdom’s jurisdiction
A High Court sitting in Jalingo, Taraba State, on Thursday dismissed a suit challenging the territorial jurisdiction of the Kwararafa Chiefdom in Gassol Local Government Council of the state. Delivering judgment, Justice Silas Haruna of the Taraba State High Court struck out the case on the grounds that the plaintiffs failed to comply with a
Taraba high court dismisses suit challenging Kwararafa chiefdom’s jurisdiction
target=_blank>Like India, Nigeria can strive with large population, diverse languages – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says Nigeria, like India can strive with its large population and diverse tribes and languages. Obi said this in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Thursday. He said despite a landmass nearly three and a half times larger than Nigeria and being home to many
Like India, Nigeria can strive with large population, diverse languages – Peter Obi
target=_blank>Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola reflects on UK-Nigeria talks during President Tinubu’s state visit
Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Flutterwave, Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, joined President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in London as part of a landmark Nigerian private sector delegation, marking the country’s first State Visit to the United Kingdom in 37 years. The highlight of the delegation’s engagement was the UK-Nigeria Business Summit at Mansion House, where discussions
Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola reflects on UK-Nigeria talks during President Tinubu’s state visit
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