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A moment of drama occurred on Tuesday at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in the Maitama Judicial Division during the ongoing trial of former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello. The session began with the presiding judge, Maryann Anenih, delivering judgment in a separate civil matter before the court proceeded to the criminal case involving the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Bello. After the earlier judgment was […]

The Federal Government has begun the evacuation of Nigerian citizens who wish to leave Iran as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. The evacuation exercise is being coordinated by officials of the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran, who are assisting Nigerians willing to depart the country and ensuring their safe movement out of the conflict area. As part of the evacuation plan, the affected Nigerians are being escorted across […]

The management of the University of Lagos has criticised the institution’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities for declaring an industrial action without following the established procedures required for such a decision. The development followed a directive by the union’s UNILAG branch instructing its members to withdraw their services beginning Wednesday after a congress meeting held on Tuesday. According to the leadership of the union at the institution, […]

The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Femi Haruna, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations of unprofessional conduct by officers attached to the Jobele Division in Afijio Local Government Area of the state. The directive followed a protest that erupted in the area on Tuesday, as residents expressed anger over rising insecurity and the handling of a suspected criminal case by the police. In a statement issued in Ibadan […]

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced its ex-gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) by ₦100 per litre, bringing it down to ₦1,075 per litre from ₦1,175. The refinery also announced that petrol supplied through coastal distribution will now sell at ₦1,050 per litre. The price reduction followed a drop in global crude oil prices to about $88 per barrel from $110 per barrel amid easing concerns over prolonged disruptions […]

Nigerians are facing increased economic pressure following a fresh hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. Oil marketers have raised the pump price of petrol to about N1,300 per litre, up from approximately N1,050 per litre, representing an increase of roughly 24 per cent. The development comes amid a steady rise in crude oil prices in the international market, which recently climbed to about […]

The Nigerian football community has been plunged into mourning following the death of Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, a monumental figure in African coaching history. The veteran strategist passed away on Monday, March 9, at the age of 88. Widely regarded as the "Dean of Nigerian Coaching," Onigbinde’s departure marks the end of a storied chapter in the nation's sporting history. A Trailblazer for Indigenous Coaching Onigbinde’s name is etched in […]

The Ogun State Police Command has ordered an investigation into an incident involving officers from the Kemta Police Station in Abeokuta and an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The command said the case had been referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough probe. In a statement issued on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed that the command was aware of […]

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has decorated newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, describing their elevation as a recognition of their professionalism, leadership capacity, and consistent service to the nation. Speaking during the ceremony, the IGP said the promotion marked the beginning of greater responsibilities in the leadership and strategic management of the Nigeria Police Force. He noted that attaining the rank of Deputy Inspector-General represents one of […]