A former Kano anti-corruption agency boss, Barrister Muhyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has listed billions of naira allegedly diverted by former governor of the state, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from the state treasury. Barrister Muhyi recently appeared in a video on social media, narrating how the former governor diverted the funds…
The Nigerian Army has reacted to messages circulating on some social media platforms, directing residents of Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State to remain indoors. The messages had also imposed restrictions on movement and commercial activities in the area on Friday, 19 June 2026. But reacting to the messages, t…
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The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended 26 foreign nationals after investigations into a reported kidnapping case revealed that the incident was allegedly fabricated. Findings showed that those apprehended included 19 nationals of Chad and seven citizens of Cameroon. The case reportedly began after a 22-year-old…
Authorities and electricity distribution officials have confirmed that restoration works are ongoing following the collapse of a transmission tower on the 33kV Jambutu Feeder, an incident that has plunged parts of Yola North and adjoining communities into a power outage. In a statement issued on Friday by the managemen…
Justice Hawa Joseph Yilwa of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Halima Abdullahi to 40 years’ imprisonment for failing to report the terrorism activities of her son, Battujo, to the federal government and for aiding and abetting him in the crime. Mrs. Abdullahi, of Dungun Mu’aza in Sabuwa Local Government Ar…
The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has disclosed that 24 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other commodities at the Apapa, Lekki Deep Sea and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos State. According to the authority, the vessels are offloading various consignments, including bulk wheat, bulk salt, general ca…
There was mild drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday as two lawyers appeared for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a suit filed by the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The suit, which is before Justice Salim Ibrahim, seeks…
Operatives of the Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have rescued two children allegedly abandoned by their parents. The children, aged one and two years respectively, were said to have been left at an uncompleted building in Wuro Hausa in Yola South Local Government Area of t…
All On, an impact investing company focused on expanding access to renewable energy solutions in Nigeria, has announced a USD1 million investment in Eja-Ice Nigeria Limited, a provider of solar-powered refrigeration and cold chain infrastructure. The investment will support Eja-Ice's manufacturing and operational scale…
Apex sociocultural organization of the Igbos, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has affirmed its continued recognition of Nnamdi Kanu as the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The affirmation followed the dissolution of the 3rd Administration of IPOB’s Directorate of State, DOS, headed by Chika Edoziem. Kanu, wh…
El-Kanemi Warriors captain, Zayyad Musa, has praised Katsina fans after his side booked a place in the 2026 President Federation Cup final. The Borno Army edged out Wikki Tourists 3-1 in the semi-final at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina on Wednesday. Musa insisted that that the home crowd played a key role in his …
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Abubakar Labaran, has said sickle cell disease remains a major health challenge in the state, especially among children. He made this known on Friday while speaking to mark the global awareness day for sickle cell disease, themed Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Di…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced two women arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for their involvement in terrorism-related activities to 40 years in prison. The convicted women, Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi, are the mother and sister, respectively, of terrorist kingpin Kachallah I…