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Supreme Court Overrules Tinubu, Reinstates Maryam Sanda’s Death Sentence
The Supreme Court has overuled President Bola Tinubu’s clemency granted Mayram Sanda who was convicted of killing her husband.
President Tinubu had in exercise of his powers granted clemency to Ms Sanda alongside 70 other…
Ex Labour Minister Chris Ngige Remanded in Prison Over Alleged N2.2 billion Contract Scam
Justice Maryam Hassan of the FCT High Court has ordered the remand of former Minister of Labour and Employement in Kuje prison over an alleged N2.2billion contract infraction.
Ngige, a former governor of Anambra State is to…
EFCC Arrests, Arraigns Peace Corps Commandant, Dickson Akor on Alleged N60 million Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) on Thursday December 11, 2025 arraigned Mr. Dickson Akor, the Commandant of Peace Corps for fraud and illegal diversion of monies meant for the organisation for his private use.
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Abducted Ondo Teacher Begs Nigerians for Assistance, Abductors Demand N100 million
Kidnappers holding a teacher identified as Mogaji Adebanjo has demanded a ransom of N100 million before he could be released.
In a viral online video, Mr. Adebanjo is seen pleading with the public to save him from being killed, in an…
Kalu Hosts US Ex-Governor, Seeks Partnership with Delaware to Strengthen Gender, Health Reforms
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, has called for partnership with the State of Delaware to support Nigeria’s efforts in promoting gender equity, educational and health reforms.
The Deputy Speaker…
AFCON: Eric Chelle Names Final 28-man Super Eagles Squad
Nigeria Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, on Thursday named his final squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 28-players squad is a significant reduction from the initial proposed 50-man team.
The former team captain,…
Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Sen Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo is Dead
The Deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, has reportedly died after collapsing in his office earlier on Thursday/
Senator Ewhrudjakpo, 60 collapsed at his Government House office on Yenagoa and…
Bill Seeking to Strengthen Nigeria’s Statistical Data Passes Second Reading in House of Reps
The House of Representatives has advanced legislative efforts aimed at repealing and re-enacting laws governing the efficient and effective generation and administration of statistical data in Nigeria.
The proposed…
Ambassador Nominees: Senate Screens Ibok-Ete Ibas, Jimoh Ibrahim, Others
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator Sani Bello on Wednesday, continued the screening of ambassadorial nominees forwarded to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for confirmation.
The…
‘Power Comes with Responsibility’ Dr. Okonjo-Iweala Says as She is Ranked Among World…
Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has congratulated reiterated her belief that power comes with “responsibility” noting that the opportunity to be powerful is a call to duty.
Okonjo-Iweala…