A report uncovering widespread allegations of corruption and abuse within the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has been presented to stakeholders, signalling a potential turning point for the country’s prison system. The investigative panel, set up by Interior Minister Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, delivered its findings during a stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja. The minister praised the…
Proceedings in the trial of nine suspected terrorists over the 2025 Yelwata massacre were halted on Tuesday after one of the accused fell ill in court. Alhaji Haruna Abdullahi, listed as the third defendant, collapsed shortly before the hearing commenced at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Despite efforts by correctional officers to revive him,…
Tuberculosis cases in Kaduna State rose modestly to 22,321 in 2025, compared with 21,557 recorded in 2022, according to the State Ministry of Health. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday to mark World Tuberculosis Day 2026, Permanent Secretary Dr Aishatu Abubakar-Sadiq said the increase represents a three per cent rise, alongside a 102 per…
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Tuesday that it has struck more than 3,000 targets in Iran since its military operation began on Feb. 28. In a statement, the IDF said the strikes are part of ongoing efforts to further degrade Iran’s “core systems and capabilities.” On Monday, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter…
Gov. Seyi Makinde of OyoState, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains the only platform that all aspirants for various political seats would contest during the 2027 general election. Makinde, during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan on Monday night, maintained that his political structure still remained in the PDP, saying there was no…
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson has urged relevant parties in the Middle East crisis to bring an immediate ceasefire and return to peace and dialogue as soon as possible. Spokesperson Lin Jian made the call on Tuesday at a news conference after the U.S. claimed to postpone planned strikes against Iran’s power plants for negotiations. Lin…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, SAN, has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of unlawful invasion of his residential and business premises. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, by Mohammed Doka, Special Assistant on Media, to the former minister. Malami described the…
Leaders of the People’s Democratic Party have urged members to set aside personal interests and work towards unity ahead of the party’s National Convention later this month in Abuja. Speaking at the 107th National Executive Committee meeting on Monday, the party’s caretaker chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, said the convention would be a defining moment for the…
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has described President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to the United Kingdom as a turning point in bilateral relations. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, she said the visit reflected a strategic shift towards stronger economic and security cooperation between both nations. Tinubu and the First…
The Vice-Chancellor of Trinity University, Prof. Clement Kolawole, has urged the Federal Government to extend education funding schemes to private universities. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Monday, Kolawole called for private university students to benefit from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund and for staff to access the Tertiary Education Trust Fund. He…
