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Reps Back Akande, Nigerian-Born UK Candidate For ICJ Seat
House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Professor Dapo Akande, the Nigerian-born United Kingdom's candidate for a seat on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term.
The endorsement was…
Three More Reps Abandon APC, Join ADC, PRP
Three members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday at plenary announced they have abandoned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
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Ebola Virus Spreads in DRC, Uganda, 344 Cases Confirmed, 64 Fatalities Recorded
The Ebola virus infection outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued to escalate with 344 Confirmed cases as at June 2, 2026 by the country’s ministry of health.
Neighbouring Uganda has also confirmed 15 cases and…
Fed High Court Sentences Four to Death for 2022 Owo Catholic Church Massacre
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced four suspects in the 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo Ondo State to death.
Delivering judgement, Justice Nwite convicted Idris Abdulmalik…
DEVELOPING STORY: Gunmen Abduct Tinubu’s Ex Minister’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Gunmen have reportedly abducted the wife and twin children of the younger brother of immediate past Minister of Power, Mr. Bayo Adelabu.
The abduction of the trio reportedly took place on Wednesday morning at the Challenge area…
Alleged $6b Mambilla Project Fraud : EFCC Presents Fifth Witness Against Former Minister
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 1, 2026, presented the Fifth Prosecution Witness, PW5, in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal…
Reps Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda Resigns
House Minority Leader, Hon Kingsley Ogundu Chinda on Tuesday resigned his position and announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress Congress (APC).
The Speaker Hon…
NUJ FCT Congratulates Daily Times @ 100, Urges Commitment to Ethical Journalism, Innovation
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has congratulated Daily Times on the occasion of its milestone centenary anniversary celebration.
The Council…
NDLEA Uncovers Drug Hidden in Water Purifier Machines from Europe at Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered consignments of high potency illicit drugs concealed in water purifier machines shipped to Lagos from Netherlands.
The illicit drug consignments,…
Group Marks 2026 Menstrual Hygiene Day in Ebonyi, Distributes Pads to Girls
A non-governmental organisation, the Give Back the Smile Support Group (GBS) on May 27, 2026 organised an awareness campaign event to commemorate the 2026 “ Menstrual Hygiene Day.”
The event which was organised in collaboration of…