Court Orders Reassignment Of Bauchi Commissioner Terrorism Case

A Federal High Court in Abuja has directed that the case involving Bauchi State’s Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, be returned to the Chief Judge for reassignment. Justice Emeka Nwite made the order on Tuesday after the court resumed from its vacation. The case, filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), concerns alleged […]

DSS Witnesses Testify In Owo Church Attack Trial

Two additional witnesses testified on Tuesday against five suspects standing trial for the June 5, 2022, terror attack on Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The hearing took place at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the Department of State Services (DSS) tendered additional exhibits, all of which were admitted by […]

Kwara Customs Seizes N1.2 Billion Worth Of Contraband

The Nigeria Customs Service, Kwara Area Command, has intercepted and seized contraband goods valued at 1.2 billion naira, the command announced on Tuesday. Acting Area Controller, Comptroller disclosed the figure while addressing journalists at the command headquarters in Ilorin. He said the seizures reflect the command’s commitment to a zero-tolerance policy on smuggling and economic […]

Oliseh Hails Lookman As Nigeria’s Key AFCON Player

Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has identified Ademola Lookman as Nigeria’s most influential player in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Speaking on the Global Football Insights podcast, Oliseh praised Lookman’s attacking mindset and forward-focused style of play. “The player I think has been Nigeria’s most important player has been Lookman,” Oliseh […]

US Launches Online Visa Tool For Nigerian Applicants

The United States Mission in Nigeria has introduced the Mission Nigeria Visa Navigator, an online platform designed to assist visa applicants with common questions and concerns. According to a post on the Mission’s official X account on Tuesday, the tool provides guidance on various visa categories, application procedures, required documents, and interview processes. The platform […]

Chelle Hints At Tactical Change Ahead Of Morocco Semi-Final

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has suggested a possible tactical shift ahead of Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against Morocco on Wednesday. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Chelle acknowledged that some of his players are showing signs of fatigue after a demanding tournament schedule. The Malian coach has predominantly used a […]

Gusau Dismisses Refereeing Bias Fears Ahead Of Morocco Clash

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau has played down concerns over possible biased officiating ahead of the Super Eagles’ Africa Cup of Nations semi-final against hosts Morocco. Some Nigerian fans have expressed fears that match officials could favour the Atlas Lions when the teams meet in Rabat on Thursday, citing controversial decisions in Morocco’s […]

US Delivers Military Supplies To Nigerian Security Agencies

The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies to support ongoing security operations across the country. The delivery was confirmed on Tuesday by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in a post on X. According to AFRICOM, the supplies were handed over to Nigerian partners in Abuja as part of efforts to […]