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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned until March 10 for the prosecution to open its case against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The Department of State Services (DSS) had on February 27 arraigned the duo on a five-count charge bordering on terrorism-related offences and illegal firearms possession. At the previous sitting, […]

Adebayo Adelabu has congratulated Chief Moses Alake Adeyemo and members of the newly elected All Progressives Congress (APC) Oyo State Executive Committee following their emergence at the party’s state congress. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Adelabu described the outcome of the congress as a reflection of the APC’s commitment to internal democracy, resilience, and strategic repositioning ahead of future elections in Oyo State. He said the emergence of the […]

Annie Macaulay-Idibia has clarified that she does not consider herself a single mother despite her separation from her estranged husband, 2Baba. The Nollywood actress stated that she prefers to describe herself as a single woman raising two children rather than a single mother. In a post shared on her Instagram page, she wrote: “I’m not a single mom. I’m a single woman raising two kids.” In late January 2025, 2Baba […]

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed that Nigerians living in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Iran have begun making enquiries about possible evacuation plans amid rising tensions in the region. According to the commission, several Nigerians have contacted the agency seeking clarification on whether the Federal Government intends to evacuate citizens should the security situation deteriorate further. NIDCOM stated, however, that it has not received any official distress […]

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the deployment of Muyiwa John Adetola as the new Accountant-General of Lagos State and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office. The decision was conveyed in an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service. Adetola’s appointment follows the statutory retirement of the outgoing Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Abiodun Muritala. Prior to his new role, Adetola served as State Auditor-General in the Office of […]

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to auction more than 14,000 litres of seized petrol in Cross River State as part of ongoing efforts to curb smuggling and ensure the products are put to proper use. Customs officials said the fuel was intercepted during a series of anti-smuggling operations along major border routes known for illegal petroleum trafficking. The seizures followed intensified surveillance aimed at protecting the nation’s […]

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, signaling a major step in the administration’s ongoing fiscal and economic reform agenda. The nomination has been forwarded to the Senate for confirmation. Dr. Oyedele replaces Dr. Doris Anite-Uzoka, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State. The reshuffle marks her third ministerial portfolio under the […]

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a wide-ranging set of rule adjustments aimed at improving match tempo and reducing time-wasting across the sport. The decisions were taken at the body’s 140th Annual General Meeting held in Hensol, Wales, under the chairmanship of Mike Jones, President of the Football Association of Wales. The new measures will come into force at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will also apply […]

Five security officers have been arrested and are set to face prosecution over their alleged involvement in a security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on February 12, 2026, in an incident authorities say involved former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Authorities confirmed that the arrests followed a joint investigation into what was described as a serious compromise of airport security protocols. According to officials, the investigation was conducted […]