Teenager jailed 18 months for stealing door valued N10,000
An Area Court in Jos, on Monday sentenced a teenager, Felix Obed, to 18 months imprisonment, for trespass and theft of door worth N10,000. The judge, Irene Pati, sentenced Obed,…
Open for business, rooted in partnership: President Tinubu’s historic UK state visit, by Mohammed Idris
The last time a Nigerian leader paid a state visit to the United Kingdom, seventy percent of Nigeria’s current population were not yet born. That 1989 visit by military…
From Cybercrimes Act to data protection: How Nigeria is securing the digital space
In its determination to protect Nigerians rights and privacy in the digital space, the Federal Government said it has developed several policy and regulatory frameworks to strengthen cybersecurity. Dr. Ayodele Bakare,…
C’River: Navy hands over 2 suspected military impersonators to police
The Nigerian Navy Shipyard (NNS) VICTORY, says it has handed over two suspected military impersonators to the criminal investigation department of the police in Cross River. The Spokesman, Lt.-Cdr Suleiman…
Lassa Fever: Six Health Workers Infected in One Week as 2026 Death Toll Hits 109 — NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) says six healthcare workers were infected with Lassa fever in one week, raising fresh concerns about occupational exposure among frontline health personnel….
Oil rises as attacks on Middle East export facilities continue
Oil prices rose on Monday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran continued to disrupt oil production and shipping in the Middle East, despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for global…
Major blow to drug cartel as NDLEA disrupts Sallah supply chain in Kano, declares suspect wanted
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command has intercepted 75,000 capsules of pregabalin, 556 bottles of codeine cough syrup and quantities of cannabis sativa in the Badawa…
Dual Drama: FIFA fines Nigeria, DR Congo as Super Eagles await eligibility verdict
World football ruling body, FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation and the Congolese Football Association over incidents during their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers clash. FIFA’s latest disciplinary report…
UK-Nigeria : Building on the past, leaping into the future, by Sunday Dare
This week, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to the United Kingdom for what may prove to be one of the most consequential diplomatic engagements of his Presidency. It will…
Life and times of slain Barrister Mediatrix Chigbo, and why police should find her killers
Barrister Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix Chigbo was a woman of substance – the founder of Trixtresse Associates Chambers, her law firm, a notary public, the former treasurer of the Nigerian…
