Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted of all bribery and corruption charges brought against her by UK authorities, bringing an end to one of the most closely watched international corruption cases involving a former Nigerian public official. A jury at Southwark Crown Court returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on six counts of…
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has condemned the worsening insecurity across the country and cautioned against linking criminal activities to Islam and Nigerian Muslims. The council said religious and ethnic profiling of criminals was dangerous and capable of deepening divisions at a time Nigerians should unite against common security threats. In a Democracy…
Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has been acquitted of all bribery and corruption charges brought against her by UK authorities, bringing an end to one of the most closely watched international corruption cases involving a former Nigerian public official. A jury at Southwark Crown Court returned unanimous not guilty verdicts on six counts of…
Air Peace Ltd. has confirmed expanded domestic operations for the Summer 2026 season, with increased frequencies and seat capacity. The airline said the move would improve connectivity across key Nigerian routes and meet growing passenger demand during the period. The is contained in a statement by the airline’s spokesperson, Mr Efe Osifo-Whiskey, on Wednesday in…
Gunmen have attacked Ungwan Magaji community in Kamaru Chawai, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna state, killing nine people and injuring 11 others. Mr Yohanna Bishara, the spokesman of Chawai Development Association (CDA) told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview in Kafanchan on Wednesday that the incident occurred on Tuesday. Bishara said…
A Kogi High Court has sentenced a man, Jibrin Halilu, to death for kidnapping and killing his neighbour after collecting a N2.5 million ransom from the victim’s family. Justice Abdul Awulu delivered the judgment on Wednesday, convicting Halilu on charges of conspiracy and kidnapping. The offences contravened Sections 12, 6(1) and 4(3)(a) of the Kogi…
The Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum, (ABMPF) has urged the Federal Government to immediately declare a state of emergency on security in the North with a clearly defined tactical, strategic and timeline. The ABMPF Chairman, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa, who made the call at a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, urged the mobilisation of citizens…
Mr Christopher Maikalangu, Executive Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has appointed Mr Kingsley Madaki as his new Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Maikalangu, who announced the appointment in an official letter obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NA)N) in Abuja on Wednesday, said Madaki’s appointment takes immediate effect. He urged the new…
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says the agency has rescued 96 trafficked children from Benue and reunited 84 of them with their families. Mrs Hembadoom Kuma, newly deployed Zonal Commander, Makurdi Zonal Command of NAPTIP, made the disclosure on Wednesday in Makurdi while interacting with newsmen. The News Agency…
Nigerian Disc Jockey (DJ) and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, said that her family background and celebrity status has frequently overshadowed her relationships, saying ‘she can’t marry a Nigerian’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that such comment has stirred reactions online, following a resurfaced interview clip, where she spoke about her views…
A Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Wednesday adjourned until July 20 the alleged N35 million financial misappropriation case instituted by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) against its former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam. The court’s decision follows the non-availability of a bank statement expected to be tendered as evidence. The News Agency of Nigeria…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has expressed confidence in securing victory in the forthcoming Enugu North Senatorial District bye-election, citing the developmental strides recorded under Gov. Peter Mbah’s administration. The State Chairman of the APC, Dr Martin Chukwunweike, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday…
