Police suspend DPO over alleged N500,000 extortion in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers has suspended a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) from office following allegations of extortion and misconduct. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this to journalists…
Alleged national security breach: Deji Adeyanju testifies in El-Rufai’s trial
A Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Monday testified in the ongoing trial of former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, charged with alleged breach of national security. Adeyanju gave…
Nigerian Navy rescues three from capsized boat in Warri
The Nigerian Navy has saved the lives of three passengers from a capsized boat along the Bennett River in Warri, Delta. The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, revealed…
Court remands Sowore in Kuje Correctional Centre
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), in Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Mohammed Umar, in…
Oil falls after US-Iran talks signal easing supply risks
Oil prices dropped on Monday after U.S. Vice President JD Vance said progress has been made in talks with Iran and that the Strait of Hormuz was open. High-ranking U.S….
Lassa fever deaths rise to 214 in Nigeria as fatality rate reaches 25.0 % – NCDC
Lassa fever has claimed 214 lives in Nigeria, with the Case Fatality Rate climbing to 25.0 per cent, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has said. This…
Troops arrest three women over alleged ISWAP links in Borno IDP camp
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three women suspected of collaborating with terrorists in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. An…
NCC, CAC Tighten Grip on Telecom Ownership Changes, Directive Targets Share Transfers Exceeding 10% Threshold
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced a new compliance requirement. The directive mandates prior approval for significant ownership changes in telecommunications companies operating…