Written by The young naval officer at the center of a viral confrontation with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike over a disputed land plot in Abuja committed no wrongdoing, according to Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought. In a pointed interview on Arise Television’s News Night program, monitored […]
The Justice Department on Thursday sued to block new congressional district boundaries approved by California voters last week, joining a court battle that could help determine which party wins control of the U.S. House in 2026. The complaint filed in California federal court targets the new congressional map pushed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom in […]
Two brothers have been charged with the murder of South African rapper Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as “AKA”, following their extradition from neighbouring Eswatini. Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande were brought back to the country after the failure of a lengthy legal attempt to block their return. Forbes, an award-winning hip-hop artist, was killed outside a […]
By Muiz Banire SAN I am sure that Nigerians will be wondering why I am extending the congratulatory message to the Minister in the light of what transpired between him and the naval officer on Tuesday. I am doing so because on a typical day where such incident occurs, it is a panel of enquiry […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the no-case submission filed by Anamekwe Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation. Delivering the ruling on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho, the presiding judge, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had established a prima facie case against Nwabuoku, requiring him to enter his defence. […]
Singer Akon was arrested in metro Atlanta last week after police spotted his Tesla truck and linked it to an active warrant, according to the Chamblee Police Department. The 52-year-old Senegalese American, whose real name is Aliaune Badara Thiam, was taken into custody on Nov. 7 and booked into the DeKalb County Jail just after […]
The House of Representatives has urged the federal government to suspend plans by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to introduce Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The House warned that the move could trigger widespread student failure, psychological distress, and other negative consequences. The resolution followed the […]
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Barbara Odoh has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of appropriating her digital anti-fraud platform, BSafe Transact, without her consent. In a statement on Thursday, Ms. Odoh appealed to the Presidency, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), and international bodies for protection, claiming that her innovation is being promoted […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has called on marketing and communication professionals across Nigeria to leverage their creativity and expertise to promote truth, national unity, and the country’s positive image globally. Idris made the appeal while declaring open the 5th National Advertising Conference in Abuja on Thursday, commending the Advertising Regulatory […]
The National Council on Privatisation (NCP) on Thursday approved a request by the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) to proceed with engagement with Transcorp Power Consortium to secure the execution of the Performance Agreements (PAs) for the sale of Afam Power Plc and Afam III Fast Power Limited. The move aims to regularise outstanding conditions […]