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The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his son, Abdulaziz Malami, on allegations bordering on terrorism and illegal possession of firearms. The father and son were arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on a five-count charge. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/63/2026, accuses the former top government official of actions linked to terrorism financing and unlawful […]

The Nigerian Senate has called for a comprehensive overhaul of national emergency healthcare protocols following growing concerns over fatalities resulting from reptile encounters, particularly snakebites. The call followed a motion moved by Senator Oluranti Idiat Adebule, which was prompted by the recent death of Ifunanya Nwagene, who reportedly died after being bitten by a snake. Presenting the motion, Senator Adebule described the incident as tragic and preventable, highlighting critical gaps […]

A Kano State High Court has fixed April 15 for the hearing of all pending applications in the ongoing trial of a former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, and others over alleged misappropriation of public funds. Ganduje is standing trial alongside his wife, Hafsat Umar, on an 11-count charge bordering on bribery, conspiracy, misappropriation and diversion of public funds amounting to billions of naira. Other defendants in the case include […]

Nigerian Grammy-nominated singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken about how losing at the 2026 Grammy Awards affected him emotionally. In a post shared on his Instagram page, the award-winning artiste admitted that the loss left him deeply disappointed and initially unwilling to attend the Grammy after-party. Davido, however, revealed that his wife, Chioma, played a crucial role in lifting his spirits and restoring his confidence with words […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for strong national backing and sustained stakeholder support for its newly launched alternative development programme aimed at ending illicit cannabis cultivation, improving rural livelihoods, and strengthening national security. The call was made by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), during a press briefing in Abuja. His remarks were conveyed in a statement […]

The Federal Government disbursed a total of ₦2.45 trillion to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between March 2024 and August 2025 to support infrastructure development and security interventions nationwide. The disclosure was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Mr Daniel Bwala, in a statement shared on his verified social media handle. According to Bwala, the funds were released […]

The Taraba State Government has explained the deduction made from the January salaries of civil servants, saying the funds were meant to cover the cost of producing Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) forms. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Jalingo after a meeting with the Joint Council. The statement was signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment and Records Office under the Head of Service, Mr […]

Celebrity fashion designer Victoria James, popularly known as Veekee James, and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. The couple announced the pregnancy in a video shared on Tuesday on Veekee James’ official Instagram page. In the post, the designer expressed gratitude as she revealed the news to her followers. “And two shall become three. Indeed this is what only God can do,” she wrote, alongside hashtags […]