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Court Orders Remand of Ex-AGF Malami, Son, Wife in Kuje Correctional Centre
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of the Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing and determination of their bail application. The trial judge, Justice Emeka Nwite, also ordered the remand of his co-dedendants, his son, Abubakar Malami, […]
Nigeria vs Uganda: Head-to-Head, Team News Ahead of AFCON 2025 Clash
Nigeria and Uganda will face off in a decisive Group C fixture of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, with qualification still at stake for the Cranes. The Super Eagles enter the match as favourites after sealing qualification with two wins from their opening games. Uganda, however, sit third in the group with […]
Investigation Ongoing as FRSC Awaits Report on Anthony Joshua Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps said it is awaiting the outcome of a comprehensive technical investigation into the road crash involving Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua, which occurred in Ogun State. FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, said the corps had conducted an initial professional assessment at the scene. He stressed, however, that only a full technical […]
Abubakar Malami Pleads Not Guilty To ₦1.014bn Money Laundering Charges
Nigeria’s former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has pleaded not guilty to allegations of money laundering, concealment of illicit funds, and unlawful acquisition of assets valued at over ₦1.014 billion. Malami entered the plea before Federal High Court, Abuja, alongside his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami, and an associate, Hajia Bashir […]
Explosion Hits Kebbi Hospital as Police Begin Investigation
An explosion rocked the General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State, causing panic among residents. Confirming the incident, the Kebbi State Police Command stated that no casualties were reported. The Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, said security agencies were immediately deployed to the scene and swiftly secured the area to prevent any further threat. “The […]
Yahaya Bello Announces Intention to Contest Kogi Central Senate Position
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has expressed his interest in contesting the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general election. Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders from the senatorial district, saying, “I accept […]
Anambra Governor Soludo Signs 2026 budget, 3 Other Bills Into Law
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has signed four Bills, including the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law. The Bills were recently passed by the State House of Assembly. The state’s budget was increased from N757.5 billion, to N766 billion by the state House of Assembly which, the lawmakers said, was to drive economic growth, infrastructure […]
National Grid Failure Triggers Widespread Outages, Repairs Ongoing
The Nigerian National Grid has collapsed again, causing a nationwide blackout. This is contained in a series of posts shared on X, noting that the power grid suffered a total breakdown affecting several electricity distribution companies (DisCos) across the country. Statistics attached to the post revealed that about nine DisCos had their power allocation dropped […]
Ekiti Amotekun Arrests Man for Defiling Seven-Year- Deaf, Dumb
The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has arrested a 20-year-old man, identified as Dare Omoyajowo, over the alleged rape of a 14-year-old girl, who is deaf and dumb. The Head, Communications Department of the Corps, Adeleye Adewale, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, saying the suspect was arrested by Amotekun operatives […]
NAF Airstrikes Destroy Bandits’ Hideouts Kill Dozens in Zamfara
The Nigerian Air Force said it has recorded a major operational success following two precision Air Interdiction missions at Turba Hill and Kachalla Dogo Sule’s Camp in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara. According to the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, the airstrikes were conducted based on credible multi-source […]