Guinea-Bissau Opposition Leader Jailed Over Coup Charges
A military court in Guinea-Bissau on Friday ordered the imprisonment of opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira over allegations that he was involved in attempts to overthrow the country’s previous government. Pereira, leader of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), was detained following the military overthrow of President Umaro Sissoco […]
Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks Across Borno
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have repelled multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by suspected ISWAP terrorists across parts of Borno State. In a statement issued on Friday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the attacks occurred between 12:20 a.m. and 2:30 a.m., with the insurgents attempting to […]
Edo Seeks Stronger Partnerships to Reduce Maternal Deaths
Edo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, has called for stronger collaboration among government, development partners and private healthcare providers to reduce maternal and newborn deaths, saying no woman should die while giving birth. Oshiomhole made the appeal on Thursday during the seventh anniversary celebration of Med-Vical International, where the organisation launched its Med-Vical […]
Eight Indicted Over Alleged White House Attack Plot
Eight men have been indicted on federal terrorism and murder conspiracy charges over an alleged plot to attack a mixed martial arts event hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. According to prosecutors, the suspects, aged between 19 and 32, allegedly planned to use armed drones […]
Court Upholds FCCPC’s Airfare Investigation Powers
The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission’s (FCCPC) authority to investigate consumer complaints over airline ticket pricing, ruling that such investigations do not amount to price regulation. In a judgment delivered on June 29, 2026, Justice B.F.M. Nyako dismissed a suit filed by Air Peace Limited, which […]
Spain, Belgium Battle for France World Cup Clash
European champions Spain will face Belgium in a FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Friday at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, with a place in the semi-finals against France at stake. Spain head into the tie with one of the tournament’s strongest defensive records, having yet to concede a goal. Victory would set up a highly […]
US Lists 124 Nigerians for Deportation
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released an updated list of 124 Nigerians facing deportation as part of its ongoing immigration enforcement operations. In a statement published on its website on Wednesday, the DHS said those listed had been placed on what it described as its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal register. While the agency […]
Ex-Port Harcourt Refinery MD Arraigned Over Money Laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday arraigned the former Managing Director of the Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd (PHRC), Ahmed Dikko, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged money laundering. Dikko, who appeared before Justice Inyang Ekwo on a 12-count charge, pleaded not guilty to the allegations. Masterpiece Projects & […]
Reps Clash Over Motion to Summon Tinubu on Budget
The House of Representatives descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday after lawmakers disagreed over a motion seeking to invite President Bola Tinubu to explain delays in the implementation of the 2025 budget. The tension began during plenary when Benedict Etanabene, who represents the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency of Delta State, raised a point of privilege […]
Ebonyi Denies Rift Between Nwifuru and Wike
The Ebonyi State Government has dismissed reports of a rift between Governor Francis Nwifuru and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, describing the claims as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, said Governor Nwifuru did not threaten Wike during […]
