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Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to multiple bribery charges as her trial commenced at Southwark Crown Court in London. Prosecutors told the court that Alison-Madueke, 65, lived a “life of luxury” allegedly funded by illicit payments received between 2011 and 2015, when she served under former President Goodluck Jonathan. According to the prosecution, individuals seeking lucrative oil and gas contracts with Nigeria’s […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 youths from Plateau State to serve as forest guards as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state. The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, announced the approval on Tuesday at an event held in honour of Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Shettima, the forest guard initiative is aimed […]

The House of Representatives’ ad-hoc committee investigating agricultural subsidies, intervention funds, grants, and aids has summoned the Auditor-General of the Federation, alongside the Ministers of Finance and Agriculture, over the disbursement of funds for agricultural programmes between 2015 and 2025. The summons followed the committee’s dissatisfaction with the documentation presented during its investigative hearing on Tuesday at the National Assembly, with lawmakers citing major gaps in accountability and record-keeping. Chairman […]

Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, has lost his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died in a road accident on Tuesday. The late Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, was reportedly involved in a traffic accident in Umunede, Delta State. He was rushed to a hospital in Agbor, where he was later confirmed dead. Ndidi’s club side, Beşiktaş, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement issued on Tuesday, expressing deep sorrow over […]

(FCT) to suspend their ongoing strike. The court granted an interlocutory injunction filed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration against the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC). In the suit marked NICN/ABJ/17/2026, the claimants sought an order restraining JUAC officials and members from embarking on or continuing any form of industrial action, including strikes, picketing, or lockouts. Delivering his ruling on Tuesday, Justice […]

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out an ex-parte motion filed by the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, seeking his transfer from the Sokoto Correctional Facility. At Tuesday’s proceedings, Kanu’s counsel, Demdoo Asan, a senior legal officer with the Legal Aid Council, informed the court of his decision to withdraw from the case, citing irreconcilable differences between […]

Pandemonium erupted at the Onitsha Main Market in Anambra State on Tuesday as traders clashed with security operatives enforcing the closure of the market. The Anambra State Government had ordered the shutdown of the market on Monday following traders’ continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home order, despite assurances of improved security across the state. Governor Chukwuma Soludo questioned why commercial activities remained suspended in the market, insisting that peace had […]

Nigeria’s national electricity grid collapsed on Tuesday morning, marking the second system failure recorded in January 2026. The latest incident comes just days after the first grid collapse of the year, which occurred last Friday, raising fresh concerns about the stability of the country’s power infrastructure. Confirmation of the collapse was issued by the Nigeria National Grid at about 10:53 a.m. via a brief statement on its official X account. […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima could be replaced as President Bola Tinubu's candidate for vice governor in the 2027 elections. The party called the claims speculative, false, and baseless. This response from the party follows growing speculation that the ruling party might reconsider the Muslim-dominated candidate list that secured its victory in the 2023 presidential election. At the center of the debate […]

Two prominent traditional leaders of Oyo State, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Olaoye Ghandi were absent from Governor Seyi Makinde's opening ceremony on Monday, marking the 50th anniversary of the state's founding. The ceremony at the Ibadan International Conference Center brought together family members of former governors, traditional and religious leaders, senior government officials, and politicians. Oyo State was formed on February […]