Suspects accused of participating in the deadly attack on Yelwata community in Benue State have been remanded in custody by a Federal High Court in Abuja, pending the start of their trial. Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik made the order on Monday after the Federal Government, led by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN,…
ISWAP has appointed Abu Khalifa as its new commander around the Timbuktu Triangle after its former leader, Julaibib, was killed by Nigerian troops during an operation in Damboa, Borno State. Security sources said the appointment followed internal deliberations within the group after Julaibib was neutralised in the Kimba axis by soldiers under Operation HADIN KAI….
An early morning fire on Monday razed several stores at the Kano essential commodities market, popularly known as Singer Market. The spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif, confirmed the incident, saying the cause of the fire was still under investigation. According to findings, the inferno broke out in the early hours of…
Mr Chukwunyere Nwabuoku, former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGoF), on Monday asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to acquit and discharge him from an alleged N868.46 million fraud case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking after opening his defence before Justice James Omotosho, Nwabuoku denied being a signatory or…
Senator Ahmed Wadada, a leading aspirant for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship, has denied reports that he withdrew from the race. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant, Mr Sam Israel, Wadada described the viral report as a “fabrication” circulated by faceless political actors threatened by his growing popularity and state-wide support. Israel…
Fiji will host the 2026 Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting from 9–12 February at the Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Nadi. The theme is “Anchoring Justice in a Changing Tide: Strengthening the Rule of Law for a Resilient Future.” Around 150 delegates, including attorneys general, justice ministers, and solicitors general from 56 Commonwealth countries,…
Prof. Abdullahi Usman, Chairman/CEO of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has confirmed that accommodation arrangements for Nigerian pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj in Makkah and Madinah have been completed. The arrangements, finalised ahead of Saudi deadlines and approved by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj, followed directives from Vice President Kashim Shettima to ensure…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has published a comprehensive assessment of the country’s fintech landscape, highlighting priorities to sustain innovation, strengthen system integrity, and drive the next phase of digital financial growth. The report examines the scale and maturity of Nigeria’s fintech ecosystem, noting the nation’s leadership in real-time payments and the structural factors…
Traders at Onitsha Main Market on Monday reopened for business in compliance with Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s directive, ending the longstanding Monday sit-at-home order. The governor had previously criticised market leaders for defying government instructions and ordered the market reopened, describing the “fear-enforced Monday sit-at-home” as a non-state mandate that restricts commerce and normalises weekly shutdowns….
Fans of Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, have expressed disappointment on social media following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. Davido, nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, lost to South African singer Tyla, who won with her viral track Push 2 Start. Other nominees included Burna Boy (Love),…
