El-Rufai Reports Nosebleed, Access Restriction in EFCC Custody
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai reportedly suffered a nosebleed while in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), according to his spokesperson, Muyiwa Adekeye. In a statement on Monday, Adekeye alleged that the anti-graft agency prevented El-Rufai’s wife from personally delivering food to him on February 17, saying she was instructed […]
Irish Expert Urges Nigerian Youth to Embrace Innovation
Irish management consultant and former lecturer at Atlantic Technological University, Paddy Harte, has called on Nigerian youths to cultivate curiosity, critical thinking and collaboration to thrive in the digital era. Harte made the call during the 5th Public Lecture of the African School of Economics in Abuja, themed “Innovation and Leadership in the Digital Age: […]
Experts Urge Nigerians to Embrace Reading for Digital Success
Nigerians have been urged to adopt continuous reading and learning as essential tools for thriving in today’s knowledge-driven digital economy. The call was made during the 5th Public Lecture of the African School of Economics in Abuja. Speaking at the event themed “Innovation and Leadership in the Digital Age: Perspectives from Ireland,” Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mahfouz […]
FG Withdraws Forgery Charge Against Ozekhome
The Federal Government has withdrawn the forgery charge filed against constitutional lawyer, Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN). The charge was instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) following a judgment of a London court concerning a property linked to former Federal Capital Territory minister, the late Gen. Jeremiah Useni. Last month, […]
APGA Candidate Concedes AMAC Poll
The chairmanship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the February 21 Abuja Municipal Area Council election has conceded defeat, saying he will not challenge the outcome declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on Tuesday, the candidate, Chukwu, congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Christopher Maikalangu, […]
Saraki Hosts Ilorin East Leaders, Urges Voter Mobilisation
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki on Monday hosted party leaders and supporters from Ilorin East Local Government Area at his residence in Ilorin, urging renewed grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections. The meeting, held during Ramadan, formed part of Saraki’s outreach activities and focused on strengthening party structures and encouraging participation in the ongoing […]
Court Jails Kidnapper of Judge for Life
The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has sentenced 30-year-old Nkereuwem Felix Effiong to life imprisonment for his role in the kidnapping of High Court judge, Justice Joy Unwana. Justice Unwana was abducted on December 18, 2023, alongside her driver, Idorenyin Ekanem, along the Okobo–Esuk Inwang–Ndon Ebom Road. During the attack, her […]
US Lawmaker Urges Sanctions Over Nigeria Violence
U.S. Congressman Riley M. Moore has called for sanctions and the repeal of blasphemy and Sharia laws in Nigeria as part of recommendations aimed at addressing violence against Christian communities. Moore disclosed this in a report presented to the White House and later shared on his official X account, following what he described as months […]
Ruling Houses Move to Fill Apetu Stool
Two recognised ruling houses in Ipetumodu, Osun State, have begun fresh moves to fill the vacant stool of the Apetu of Ipetumodu after obtaining a Certified True Copy of a United States court judgment convicting the town’s monarch, Oba Joseph Oloyede. Oba Oloyede was sentenced on August 26, 2025, by the United States District Court […]
Four Women Die in Adamawa Road Crash
Four women were killed and 26 others injured in a road accident on Monday evening along the Yola–Mubi highway in Adamawa State. The victims were travelling to the annual convention of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria in Demsa Local Government Area when the crash occurred, according to the Deputy Chairman of Song Local […]
