Court Affirms INEC’s Powers to Fix Election Timetables, Voids Shorter Deadlines for Candidate Nomination
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday affirmed the powers of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to issue timetable for elections and alter it as it deems fit….
Lagos police nabs suspect over alleged N1bn PMS theft, recover N300m loot
The Police Command in Lagos State has apprehended one of the principal suspects in a N1.02 billion Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) theft and recovered over N300 million in assets linked…
Malabo sues FG over OPL 245 split, demands N1trn in damages
Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd has filed a N1 trillion suit against the Federal Government over the splitting of the Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245. Malabu Oil, in the suit…
LASRERA recovers N270m from fake agents
The Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) says it recovered N270 million from fraudulent estate agents and practitioners between 2025 and 2026. The Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai,…
Oyo Police, local hunters rescue abducted victim, neutralise kidnappers
The Police Command in Oyo State has announced an operational success, leading to the neutralisation of three suspected kidnappers and the successful rescue of an abducted victim. The command’s spokesperson,…
Court reserves judgment in Owo terror attack case, as DSS seeks capital punishment
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday reserved judgment in the trial of five men charged with alleged involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic…
Nigeria Police nabs Chef over drugging, theft of N15 million luxury items in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force, through the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT), has arrested one John Cosmos Govi. According to a statement by the Force PRO, Anthony Placid, he was…
Troops neutralise two suspected bandits, recover AK-47 rifle in Taraba
In a continued effort to flush out criminal elements threatening peace and security in Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA)/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have…
Republic of Congo to grant visa-free entry to Africans from 2027
President Denis Nguesso of the Republic of Congo has announced that African nationals will no longer require visas to enter the country from Jan. 1, 2027. Nguesso said this during…
Grenades, ammunition were recovered from Benue youth leader -DSS witness tells court
A Department of State Services (DSS)’ witness on Monday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how grenades and ammunition were recovered from Silas Oloche, a Benue community youth leader….