IMO: Strait of Hormuz Closure Strands 3000 Vessels, 20,000 Seafarers, Sparking Global Trade Disruptions
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) says no fewer than 3,000 vessels and 20,000 seafarers are stranded in Middle East over the ongoing war by the U.S. and Israel against Iran….
Tinubu renews tenure of 3 permanent secretaries
President Bola Tinubu has approved the renewal of tenure for three Permanent Secretaries in the Federal Civil Service. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Press and…
Diri urges Ijaw agitators to sustain state creation campaign
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has urged the Ijaw ethnic nationality and the Ijaw National Congress (INC) to sustain agitation for creation of additional states. Diri made the call on…
Police arrest suspected kidnappers, cultists, others in Kwara
The Police Command in Kwara says it has intensified operations against violent crimes, leading to several arrests and recovery of arms and other items across the state. The state Commissioner…
Militants kill 15 soldiers in northern Benin attack – Army says
Militants killed 15 soldiers and wounded five more at a military camp in northern Benin, an army spokesperson said on Friday, as violence spreads in the West African region. Fighters…
Ondo: Police arrests 4 suspected kidnappers, recover ransom
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested four suspected kidnappers aged between 15 and 25 in the state and recovered the ransom in their possession. DSP Abayomi…
Troops neutralise several high-profile terrorists, rescue hostages – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says troops neutralised scores of terrorists, eliminated several high-value insurgent leaders and rescued dozens of kidnapped victims in nationwide operations in the last one week. The…
Alleged $9.6bn P&ID scam: Court delivers judgment in case against Briton
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, fixed May 11 for judgment in the case filed by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against James Nolan, a director in…
Witness Narrates How Millions Flowed from Individuals, Firms to Service Loan Linked to Malami’s Son
A prosecution witness in the trial of the trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and his Son,…
Ekiti 2026: Court orders INEC to recognise PDP candidate
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish Dr. Oluwole Oluyede’s name as the governorship candidate of the Peoples…