…by the State House of Assembly, while removal would require the support of two-thirds of lawmakers and must be based on proven misconduct. Abbas also said the proposed legislation empowers the Federal Police to intervene where a state police service becomes compromised, but only under clearly defined constitutional con…

…and remains in police custody. He will be charged and prosecuted in accordance with the laws of The Gambia upon the conclusion of investigations. "The Gambia Police Force commends the professionalism, diligence, and commitment of the investigators whose meticulous work led to the swift breakthrough in the case. Investi…

…"Anyone found violating the directive will face legal action in accordance with the laws of Kano State," the Deputy Commander said. He urged those affected by the ban to seek alternative lawful means of earning a living, noting that the measure is intended to protect young people from harmful content and preserve socie…

…loss of both his parents within a matter of weeks. His representative, Mohammed Lawal, disclosed this months after the player's shocking departure from South African Premiership side Chippa United. Recall that Nwabali lost his father, Chief Godspower Nwabali, in November 2024 , and six weeks later, his mother, Grace, a…

…torture in police custody following his arrest. During Wednesday's session, government lawyers led by Safiya Yalwati and Zaharaddeen Hamisu Kofar Mata represented police investigator Corporal Aliyu Jamilu, while the defense team also brought forward witnesses. The court then adjourned the hearing until July 21 for cont…

By Yinka Kolawole Nigeria entered the second half of 2026 with its strongest macroeconomic fundamentals in several years, but the gains have yet to translate into broad-based improvements in the real economy, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr. Muda…

…2022. Starmer announced his resignation on June 22 after losing the confidence of Labour lawmakers following several domestic policy U-turns that impacted his popularity. He is held in high regard by many foreign leaders though, including for his work on Ukraine and commitment to NATO. Starmer, along with French Presid…

…was convened by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the United Nations in Nigeria, with support from development partners, including the Global Fund, to advance the implementation of Nigeria’s National Drug Control Master Plan. “Nigeria is taking bold national…

…7 years imprisonment in Kano for advertising cannabis on social media The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, has secured the conviction of a 28-year-old man who was found guilty of advertising cannabis for sale on social media. The Media and Advocacy Officer of the command, Sadiq Muhammad…

…coming days. Drawn in Group C, the Super Falcons will open their title defence against Malawi on July 28 before facing Zambia on August 1 and Egypt on August 5 as they bid for another successful campaign on the continent.

…of the voiceless,” he emphasised. He also praised her commitment to mentoring younger lawyers, saying her emergence as NBA President would inspire the next generation of legal practitioners, particularly women. “I believe that Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, will be an exceptional and transformational leader. The Bar…

…Prof. Nneoyi Egbe, has rejected alleged attempt to Islamise Nigeria and integrate sharia laws and financial systems into the country’s economy. He stated this at the end of the three-day third session of the 12th Synod of the diocese at the Holy Trinity Anglican Communion in Calabar, Cross River State. Egbe said the pr…

…elections.” On her part, Coker-Odusote said the newly enacted NIMC Act, signed into law by President Bola Tinubu on June 26, 2026, represented a landmark reform of the country’s identity management system. Explaining the significance of the new legislation, Coker-Odusote said, “The newly enacted NIMC Act, signed into l…

…his voluntary withdrawal from the party and terminated his membership. The former lawmaker said his decision was prompted by what he described as the “unjustified and deceitful conduct” of the reconciliation committee, which he alleged was set up to sideline certain aspirants. According to him, the committee’s actions…

…established that the properties were reasonably suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities and were not acquired from lawful sources of income. The properties finally forfeited to the Federal Government are: a luxury duplex at Amazon Street, Plot No. 3011 within Cadastral Zone A06, Maitama District, Abuja (File No…

…as Adegboye Seyi Sunday 'M' (37 years) and Adegboye Elijah Adefemi 'M' (25 years), unlawfully gained access to the complainant's residence, abducted the five-year-old victim and subsequently demanded a ransom of Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000.00) for her release. "Acting on credible intelligence generated during the co…

…after meeting with Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. The former lawmaker had visited the Villa on Tuesday and returned on Wednesday to conclude discussions with the President. He said, “The President has generously agreed to attend the UNGA meeting of the United Nations. “It is significant because Mr Pr…

…with the provisions of the Electoral Act and the party's guidelines. They argued that no lawful primary election took place and urged the court to declare the purported exercises null and void. They further prayed the court to invalidate the outcomes of the alleged primaries and grant all consequential reliefs deemed a…

…with members of the Lagos State Council, urging them to remain calm, united, and law‑abiding as security agencies intensify efforts to track down the perpetrators. He assured members that the national leadership of the union would fully cooperate with law enforcement authorities to ensure justice is served.Meanwhile, L…

…to keep our country safe. They deserve our appreciation and support,” he added. The lawmaker urged political leaders and public commentators to adopt a united approach in addressing insecurity. “I appeal to politicians and public commentators to avoid playing politics with issues of security. What Nigerians expect from…

…and Financial Crimes Commission had established the reasonable suspicion required by law to justify the forfeiture of the assets. The judge ruled that Malami, his family members and companies linked to the properties failed to dislodge the commission’s allegation that the assets were acquired with proceeds of unlawful…

…failed to rebut the reasonable suspicion that the properties were acquired through unlawful activities. The court dismissed contentions that some of the affected properties belonged to the larger Malami family in Kebbi State. According to the court, the legal issue was not "who owns the property, but how legitimate wer…

…background. He said each groom would receive N250,000 as dowry in line with Islamic law, while all intending couples would undergo compulsory medical screening to determine their health status and compatibility. He added that local government committees have also been directed to verify that each groom has a reliable s…

…A third car has been seized by the authorities. Luisana, 16, had trained at the Eldorado Lawn Tennis Club since she was a little girl. The club called her their "adopted daughter" and praised her huge talent. The Argentine Tennis Association posted an emotional tribute: "The Argentine tennis family is in mourning. With…

The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Yemi Oyeniyi, has warned against unlawful detention, torture, dehumanising treatment and the use of their organisations to settle personal disputes. Oyeniyi gave the warning on Wednesday during a strategic security meeting with Divisional Police Officers, patrol and guard offi…