Court Adjourns Emeka Ike’s N10bn Suit Against INEC, Olayinka
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned until July 22 the N10 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by Nollywood actor Emeka Ike against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Justice S.O. Ibrahim ordered the adjournment to allow INEC, […]
Jigawa Opens 2027 Hajj Registration, Sets N7.5m Initial Deposit
The Jigawa State Pilgrims Welfare Board has commenced registration for the 2027 Hajj exercise, announcing an initial deposit of N7.5 million for intending pilgrims. The board also warned that registration will close in 87 days, in line with the timeline set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and Saudi Arabian authorities. Director-General of […]
FG to Replace NYSC Khaki Uniform With Adire
The Federal Government has announced plans to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) traditional khaki uniform with Adire fabric as part of ongoing reforms aimed at promoting local production. Minister of Youth Development Ayodele Olawande disclosed this on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief. According to the minister, the decision […]
Appeal Court Fixes July 3 for UI Hijab Case Judgment
The Oyo State chapter of the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has announced that the Court of Appeal in Ibadan will deliver judgment on the appeals concerning the use of the hijab by Muslim students of the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI), on Friday, July 3, 2026. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, […]
Super Falcons to Play WAFCON Group Matches in Rabat
Defending champions Nigeria will play all their Group C matches of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Rabat, Morocco. The Super Falcons, coached by Justine Madugu, have been drawn alongside debutants Malawi, Zambia and Egypt in Group C of the tournament. Nigeria will begin their title defence against Malawi at the Al […]
JAMB: 53% of Candidates With Disabilities Gain Admission
More than half of the 4,216 candidates with disabilities who participated in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Equal Opportunity Group (JEOG) programme over the past decade have secured admission into tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The Chairman of JEOG and former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, disclosed this […]
Nigerian Catholic Nun Released After ICE Detention in Texas
A Nigerian Catholic nun, Sister Leticia Ugboaja, has been released from the custody of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after she was detained while walking to church in McAllen, Texas. Ugboaja, 56, is a member of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy and was arrested on Sunday as she made her way […]
DSS Arrests Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji at Enugu Airport
Former Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu. Security sources said Nnaji was apprehended in the early hours of the day while preparing to board a private jet bound for Abuja. According to the […]
Kidnappers Demand N300m More for Abducted NSIEC Commissioner
Nine months after the abduction of Niger State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC) Permanent Commissioner, Ahmed Mohammed, his kidnappers have reportedly demanded an additional N300 million ransom for his release. The fresh demand comes despite the victim’s family reportedly paying N40 million to the abductors in an effort to secure his freedom. Ahmed was kidnapped on […]
NMDPRA Warns Marketers Against Fuel Price Gouging
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority has warned oil marketers against arbitrary increases in the pump prices of petroleum products, insisting that prices must remain cost-reflective in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Head of Media and Public Relations, George […]
