…It held that the courts were divested of jurisdiction. It relied on the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act. “Error three — the Charter Act was not confronted. The Charter Act is domesticated Nigerian law. In Abacha v Fawehinmi (2000) 6 NWLR (Pt. 660) 228, Ogundare JSC held t…

…airport while allegedly attempting to flee Nigeria for Paris. The order followed an ex parte application filed by KC Luxury through his counsel, A. Labi-Lawal, SAN, under the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, 2009. N39bn cocaine seizure: NDLEA ordered to produce KC Luxury in court

…Sheriff's Office said 51-year-old Keisha Monique Epps and 37-year-old Tamra Marshon Stewart were arrested during the first week of August 2026. They were each charged with four counts of child neglect. Authorities said they had been living in the truck with the children since December 2019. "All of the victims disclose…

…of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, addressed his meeting with his CIA counterpart, describing it as a standard discussion covering matters within the remit of intelligence services.US President Donald Trump also played down the talks in Moscow, indicating that the discussions were primarily focused on the situat…

…president is the "product" of the APC being sold to the electorate, stressing that the party's national chairman should lead such efforts.This comes after Tinubu last week constituted his Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 polls and made himself the chairman. Reacting, however, Ndume said, "If I had the ea…

…a N1 million donation to each family of the victims and the distribution of grains as part of measures to provide relief to those affected. The latest incident has, however, heightened concerns about the vulnerability of the bereaved families and the security of the relief funds. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 1:17 PM |…

…In a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, David stated that the decision to part ways was mutual and that he and his wife, Chiamaka, are moving forward with grace, gratitude and faith. He also requested public understanding during this difficult time, particularly from those who might feel disappointed in him.…

…who is already financially struggling would be expected to pay such an amount to find a partner. "A pastor is saying that a man who is not rich enough to meet women should come and pay ₦700k to join a hookup platform. If it is not rage bait, I don't know what this is," he wrote. He added, "Because if I'm broke as a man…

The US Department of State has published the conditions that determine whether an American passport holder can renew their travel document onlineThe requirements cover the age of the applicant, the passport's validity window, and the holder's location at the time of applicationAmericans who meet all six conditions can…

…said, “As 35-year-old Harvard PhD candidate in the United States of America, I in the Department of Government, Political Thought and History, I decided to pick this responsibility that was brought to me because it was even not part of the agenda before.” According to him, he had previously been known for his empowerme…

…members of the National Youth Service Corps, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme participants, interns and volunteers under the Renewed Hope Agenda for Young Peacebuilders. He said the programme was designed to equip more than 80 young Nigerians with conflict management, leadership and fact-checking skills to en…

…insisted that no political ambition is worth causing disagreement and splitting up the party. Malami, a former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, urged members of the opposition party to be united ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the inauguration of the 600-member ADC…

…and strengthening institutional arrangements in the sector. A cross-section of participants at the event. The challenge is particularly significant because water access is closely linked to public health, education, agricultural productivity and household welfare. Poor water, sanitation and hygiene conditions can incre…

…including Australia and Denmark, whereas some of the lowest rates were observed in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Conversely, mortality rates peaked in Eastern Europe and Melanesia. Specific high-burden regions include liver cancer in Mongolia and cervical cancer in Zimbabwe. Addressing these variations highlights not on…

…from just eight incidents — two mass abductions accounted for N7 billion,” the report partly read. Accounting for the N7bn total ransom paid during this period, the report tied the figure to two major incidents — the N5bn ransom from Ngoshe, Borno State, and the N2bn from Papiri, Niger State. It read, “Ransom demanded…

…weeks of negotiations to try to bring down the European champions' valuation, which started at £145m. Barcola, 23, has been the top target for several months as Liverpool look to replace Mohamed Salah after his move to Trabzonspor. They previously targeted - and had a bid rejected for - Yan Diomande, who ended up at Re…

…power. According to him, he also studied the United States’ Liberty Agenda of 1774 as part of his efforts to develop a political and economic blueprint for Nigeria. Adebisi said the knowledge gained from the studies had prepared him for the task of leading the country. “I’m the right man for the job. And I’m the one th…

…but related operation, conducted routine clearance and dominance patrols across parts of Ngaski Local Government Area. He said the patrols were successfully completed without incident, describing the operation as part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of movement in the area. The military spokesman a…

…experience any symptoms," a Fraport spokesperson said.The Frankfurt Public Health Department is investigating the outbreak, while laboratory tests aimed at identifying the precise source of the infections are expected to take several weeks. Officials have stressed that the risk to the general population remains extrem…

…after the 2011 general elections, President Goodluck Jonathan constituted a panel to unearth the root causes of the violence and make far-reaching recommendations. The 22-member panel, which was led by a notable Islamic scholar and jurist, Sheikh Ahmed Lemu, in its report, endorsed the Uwais report’s recommendation for…

…Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned an Oyo State governorship aspirant of the party, Alagbe Gbemileke, popularly known as Eleniyan, and other aggrieved members against actions that could cause confusion within the party. The party also reaffirmed that Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke is its recognised governorship…

…the state. Speaking during a media briefing late on Wednesday at the State Command Headquarters, Awka, the State Commandant, Maku Olatunde, said the arrest was made by operatives of the command’s Mines and Steel Development Unit, in collaboration with the Federal Mines Officer in the state. Some recovered items. Credit…

…of the past few months had caused significant disruption to the lives of residents, particularly families who lost loved ones. “I recognise the pains and sacrifices of our people in the last few months,” Adeleke said. “We all recognise the unfortunate disruptions in our lives due to the recent governorship election. In…

…attendee picked up a chair and tossed it towards the armed suspect. Dozens of panicked partiers rushed out of the hall and into the parking lot where arriving police officers met with at least 40 frantic people. Officials revealed two families, known for being hostile towards each other, were responsible for interrupti…

…officers connive with kidnappe The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social critic Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence backing his claim that police officers at highway checkpoints collude with kidnappers. Speaking as a panellist at the recent Nigerian Bar Association Annual Gene…