…trial will hinge on evidence—bank statements, property records, and possibly Peter’s testimony—versus Jude’s defence that the funds were legitimate or the charges a vendetta. Paul’s role remains a wildcard; his claim of shared guilt could draw him into the fray as a witness or co-accused. Appeals could stretch the saga…

The Imole Campaign Council, the campaign organisation supporting Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, has raised concerns over alleged political violence and intimidation ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by its spokesman, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the council urge…

…per litre.Lagos follows at N1,265, while motorists in Sokoto pay N1,282 per litre. Abia, Imo, Ogun and Rivers sell at N1,295, while Delta, Ondo, Osun and Taraba retail petrol at N1,300 per litre.Full list of NNPC petrol prices by stateLagos – N1,265Abuja – N1,335Abia – N1,295Adamawa – N1,370Akwa Ibom – N1,235Bauchi – N…

…and additional firearms during a coordinated operation spanning Rivers, Delta and Imo states. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, 1 August 2026. According to the statement, the arrests followed mont…

…parties stands as one of the strongest judicial rebukes in recent years. In a unanimous decision delivered on July 28, 2026, the appellate court not only nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court but also criticised the conduct of the trial judge, Justice Peter Lifu, for disregarding a subsisting order of the co…

…country's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ibrahim Folorunsho Jimoh, to deliver the keynote address at a high-level international workshop on sustainable maritime development in Beijing. The post China invites UN envoy, Ibrahim to deliver keynote address at global maritime summit appeared firs…

…October 13, 2022, Onyendu Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was a free man. The Court of Appeal had unanimously discharged him, declaring his extraordinary rendition from Kenya illegal and stripping the Federal High Court of jurisdiction. The charges were quashed. The case was over. Freedom was minutes away. “Then came the betrayal-not…

Amid growing concerns over Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) malfunction during Saturday’s mock accreditation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted it is fully ready for the August 15 Osun governorship election. The Commission also declared the BVAS “robust and bulletproof,” even as…

…he said. Dedicating the autobiography to God, Jang described the book as a testimony of divine faithfulness and urged Nigerians to pursue lives anchored on faith, humility and service. The ceremony, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, governors, lawmakers, diplomats, traditio…

…the state's economy.Other governors on the inspection tour included Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State and Umar Namadi of Jigawa State.

…the integrity of the game”. Infantino took a further hit when CONCACAF’S 41 members unanimously rejected the proposal. – Friday – Seemingly impervious to the mounting criticism and shrugging aside UEFA’s threat of a boycott, FIFA ploughed on issuing a statement that it was full steam ahead. “Nobody is selling football,…

…diet in Nigeria rose by 11.7% to N1,541 per person daily in Q1 2026Ekiti, along with Imo and Abia, had the highest cost at N2,091 per day, while Adamawa was the cheapest at N1,004In Ekiti, a healthy diet could consume about 89.6% of the N70,000 minimum wage, leaving workers with little for other essential needsPAY ATTE…

…of deceased man speaks out after daughter-in-law accuses father-in-law of seizing matrimonial home (video) The mother of the late Ahmed has broken her silence following viral allegations made by her daughter-in-law, Tosin Omolola, who recently claimed that her husband's family began harassing her just eight days after…

…Ibadan, Oyo State, has dissolved the 15-year-old marriage between Gafaru and his wife, Nimota, following allegations of irresponsibility, misconduct, constant fighting and threats to the husband’s life. The post My marriage began to fall apart after my mother-in-law confronted me for daring to get pregnant — Wife appea…

…African democracies. “The mere fact that President Tinubu will be the one giving testimony about the neutrality of INEC highlights some problems,” he noted. “INEC should be the one to prove to Nigerians that they are neutral, and neutrality is not something you go searching for; everybody on the field can see whether t…

…its foreign minister said Friday, just days after conservative President Keiko Fujimori took office. Trump’s anti-cartel alliance is made up of pro-US administrations across Latin America including the governments of Argentina, Ecuador and El Salvador. Member states exchange information and coordinate judicial and secu…

…of i17 Air Flip mobile phones, 10 cartons of i17 Air Pro Flip mobile phones, four Oraimo, New Age and Rex power banks of various capacities, and two wristwatches, among others. He said the suspects were arrested on July 20, 2026, at about 5:30 p.m. during a stop-and-search operation along the Oko-Olowo/Alapa axis of th…

…gave the assurance on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, describing the forthcoming election as a critical test ahead of the 2027 general elections, Vanguard reports. He said, “The decision of who becomes the governor should not be decided by bullet but by the will of the people…

…Amupitan stated this on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of Osogbo, HRM Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji, at his palace. “We don’t want violence. And the blood of every Osun citizen is not worth shedding just for the purpose of an election to the office of governor. So, we are very concerned as a commission. I…

…Secretary, Adesoji A. A. The association said its National Executive Council had unanimously resolved to support every lawful step being taken by the Kwara law officers until their grievances were addressed. “Our colleagues in Kwara are pursuing genuine welfare demands which have remained unresolved despite several eng…

Sustained intelligence-led operations by joint security forces in Imo State have reportedly neutralised key commanders of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), identified as Solomon Akarachukwu Alisiobi, popularly known as “Maddox”, and Chima Azubuogu, alias “Akajiofor”. The two suspected commanders were killed during ra…

…following conflicting accounts of how he crashed along the Ikotun-Idimu Road in Alimosho.While some eyewitnesses alleged that suspected hoodlums pushed him off his motorcycle after he refused to give them money, police say the exact cause of the fatal crash has not been established.Lagos police investigate dispatch rid…

…off his motorcycle while attempting to extort him along the Ikotun-Idimu Road in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Wednesday around 10am after the rider completed a delivery and was heading to another destination. On getting to the Alhaja end of the road…

…unemployed graduate, every victim of insecurity and every hungry family is a living testimony to the consequences of his administration’s choices. That is the contest he has consistently failed to win,” he added. He also reminded the President that democratic elections are decided by voters, not political bravado. “Dem…

…and the PEAC operated as federal agencies without any legal foundation. Previous testimonies by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the Budget Office, the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force and other government institution…