Bianca Ojukwu Warns Foreign Missions Against Unsolicited Lectures on 2027 Polls
Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has cautioned foreign diplomatic missions against making unguarded comments or issuing unsolicited lectures on democracy as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Thursday during her first formal briefing with the Diplomatic Corps in Abuja, Odumegwu-Ojukwu emphasized that as Africa’s largest democracy, Nigeria expects its sovereignty and […]
Nigeria’s Falconets Cruise Past England 3-0 to Reach U-20 World Cup Quarters
Nigeria’s Falconets delivered a statement performance at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, sweeping past England 3-0 in the Round of 16 to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. The commanding victory brings Nigeria’s total goal tally to 13 across four matches in the tournament. Tosin Rafiu set the tone early, breaking the deadlock in […]
33 Illegal Miners Die in Niger State NSCDC Custody
Thirty-three suspected illegal miners have died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, following what authorities suspect to be toxic exposure. In a statement released on Thursday in Minna, Niger State NSCDC Commandant Suberu Aniviye confirmed that the detainees passed away in the early hours of […]
DSS Witness Details Brutal 56-Day Captivity of Oyo School Victims
A Department of State Services (DSS) witness told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday that 49 students and teachers abducted from Oyo State endured 56 days of harsh treatment before their rescue. Testifying before Justice Salim Olasupo Ibrahim, the witness identified as “AAA” for security reasons stated that the victims were marched barefoot […]
US Updates Deportation Register, Publishes Names and Photos of 112 Nigerians
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has revised its immigration enforcement register, reducing the number of Nigerian nationals slated for removal to 112. Published directly on the official DHS web portal, the updated database features the full names, personal details, and photographs of the affected individuals. The roster includes individuals from diverse regional […]
Fraud and Money Laundering Top Offences on US ICE Register for Nigerians
Fraud and money laundering feature prominently among the charges listed against 134 Nigerians on a United States immigration enforcement register, according to a recent analysis of records from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The individuals are foreign nationals identified by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and cataloged in the DHS “Worst of the […]
VP Office Clarifies Shettima’s Remarks on Northern APC Governors
The Office of the Vice President has clarified recent comments made by Vice President Kashim Shettima regarding the political support President Bola Tinubu received from northern governors prior to the 2022 All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary. In a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communication, the […]
DSS Re-arraigns Five Ansaru Suspects Over Oyo School Kidnapping
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday re-arraigned five suspected members of the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan, known as Ansaru, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oyo State. The defendants Mahmud Muhammad, Abubakar Abbas, Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu Sani faced […]
Lawyer Decries N23,000 Monthly Pension for Retired Lagos Magistrates
A legal practitioner and National Convener of Citizens Support for Lower Courts, Bayo Akinlade, has decried the welfare conditions of retired Lagos State magistrates, revealing that some receive monthly pensions as low as N23,000 after over two decades of service. In a recent public statement, Akinlade noted that approximately 23 magistrates have retired from the […]
Rangers Provide Free Transport for Fans Ahead of Nasarawa United Clash
Rangers International have arranged free transportation for supporters traveling to Owerri for Thursday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday three fixture against Nasarawa United. The rescheduled encounter is set to take place at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, which the Flying Antelopes are utilizing as a temporary home ground. According to club management, the provision of […]
