…governor of Kaduna State, in which he sought to block the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other government agencies from freezing his bank accounts or seizing his assets.Justice Joyce Abdulmalik dismissed the case on Thursday, ruling that it amounted to an abuse of court p…

…Capital Territory. MTN, however, explained that its engineers are working to restore services as soon as possible. “Network Outage Alert! We’re experiencing network challenges in some parts of Oyo, Lagos, Rivers, FCT and Delta States and our services may be temporarily unavailable as a result. “Our engineers are workin…

…test books from the schools before they would be attended to,” he said. He said the practice violated the state government’s textbook reuse policy, which allows parents to reuse textbooks from older children or buy prescribed books from other sources. Francis explained that BEQAEB had earlier contacted the proprietor b…

…has urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria to sustain efforts to improve services and prioritise the welfare of Nigerian pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj. Ahmed made the call during a courtesy visit to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, Ismail Yusuf, at the Hajj House in Abuja, according to a stateme…

…Yilwatda, who disclosed this during a virtual executive session with Chief Executive Officers in the information technology industry, explained that when completed, the project is expected to increase Nigeria’s combined fibre backbone from about 35,000 kilometres to 125,000 kilometres and connect more than 200,000 scho…

…subsidy, which involves government spending to bridge the gap between market prices and pump prices, and a limited, time-bound commercial discount offered by NNPC Limited as a business entity.Why the clarification mattersThe government's push to correct the narrative comes as Nigerians continue to feel the impact of hi…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Nigerian national, Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe in Pennsylvania after he pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge following a public exposure incident. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said ICE took Igbojekwe into custody on October 1, foll…

…Council (ADC-PCC) has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to reduce petrol prices at NNPC filling stations for 30 days, describing the move as a temporary measure ahead of the 2027 general election. The council was reacting to comments by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo…

…National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Ogun State Park Management Services Limited (OGSPAM), Amalgamated Commercial Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (ACOMORAN), and Articulated Motorcycle Owners and Riders Association of Nigeria (AMORAN). Others include Owners of Motorcycle Organisation (R…

…Vanuatu on Thursday, October 8, according to the United States Geological Survey. The epicentre was about 110 kilometres east of Luganville, the Pacific island nation's second-largest city. The USGS assessed the landslide risk as low and said relatively few people were exposed to the tremor.Earthquakes are common in Va…

…or landing cost of petrol under a proposed mechanism aimed at stabilising pump prices and easing pressure on households and businesses.Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele announced the proposal on Thursday, October 8, during a briefing in Abuja, saying existing measures had not su…

…information, intending the conduct to benefit a foreign power".The Crown Prosecution Service said: "The allegation is that while serving as a Royal Navy warfare intelligence rating with high-level security clearance and intelligence-system access, Teddy Stanley Greenidge Young accessed and retained sensitive UK defence…

The Federal Government has announced 10 measures to cushion the impact of rising petrol prices and protect households, businesses and transport users from further price shocks. The measures were outlined by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, on Thursday during a press brief…

…decision. I stand by that. "After I gave a full statement to the public prosecutor's office, the public prosecutor's decision has now been issued. "I was sentenced by summary judgment for obtaining a false certification to a suspended fine of 50 daily rates of CHF 3,000 each, with a probationary period of two years. "T…

…illegally transmitting proceeds from an email scam. The United States Department of Justice made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The Houston resident was arrested in June 2025 and pleaded guilty on May 12, 2026. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen ordered Adiakpan to serve 30 months in federa…

…36-year-old, who is the son of former professional wrestler Fishman, was detained by police after Gerardo German Pineda, aka El Buho, tragically died in the ring. During the bout, he delivered a double underhook piledriver to referee Gerardo German Pineda (aka El Buho). After that, Pineda did not move, and the match wa…

The Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Bosso, says he is not aware of any ransom being paid for the release of the 20 abducted corps members and one other who regained freedom from their abductors in the state on Wednesday, October 7. Speaking during an interview with Channels TV, Bosso said that the kidnappers…

…to conduct between 2010 and 2017. Both deny all allegations. The Crown Prosecution Service announced 32 additional charges against Andrew, including r@pe, trafficking for s3xual exploitation, assault and offences involving indecent images of a child and extreme pornography.It also announced six additional charges again…

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi PhD. FCAI, has ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations that a mobilisation fee of N450,000 was demanded from citizens who went to the police station to report a case of N1 million fraud. Timothy Gabriel, a social commentator, made the accus…

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested more than 20 suspected cultists in various areas across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Musa Mohammed, disclosed this on Thursday, October 8. Mohammed said: "So far, 20 suspected cultists have been arrested. The CP will make a formal statement on that. "…

…on Instagram!1. Manufacturing, mining, construction and distribution managers 2. ICT service managers 3. Professional services managers, covering childcare, health, and education 4. Academic STEM professionals 5. Academic professionals in architecture, spatial planning, and transport planning 6. Medical doctors 7. Vete…

…me standing there with my palm still warm where hers had rested.Then I heard Daniel's voice from the hallway, low and sharp, and I hurried back to the table before he could catch me eavesdropping.He returned looking pale.He sat, refilled his glass, and slid a fresh glass of water toward his mother, the small enamel pil…

The cost of refilling a 12.5kg cooking gas cylinder varies across Nigeria, with recent prices ranging from about ₦15,000 to over ₦20,000Consumers in some parts of Lagos, Abuja and Rivers are paying among the highest prices, while some locations in Ogun and Lagos have cheaper ratesThe price differences are largely i…

South Korea's Justice Ministry announced plans to ease visa requirements for international students who meet Korean-language standardsThe package introduces a gap-year visa track, simpler part-time work rules, and new routes to employment and long-term residenceThe number of international students in South Korea has gr…

ADC vice presidential candidate Rotimi Amaechi outlined Atiku Abubakar's proposed fuel pricing plan at a townhall in Edo StateAmaechi said the plan would set a lower domestic crude price for Nigerian refineries, with the difference recovered as a production subsidy from refinery ownersThe proposal drew sharp reactions…