Army sentences soldier to five years in prison for defilement
A corporal of the Nigerian Army, Aliyu Yakubu has been dismissed and sentenced to five years for assaulting and defiling a 13-year-old girl. Yakubu was […]
Month: September 2020
KADUNA UPDATE: Zazzau kingmakers begin fresh selection process
Kingmakers of Zazzau Emirate are currently engaged in a fresh process to recommend candidates for the office of the 19th Fulani Emir of Zazzau, the […]
N12m theft: Court jails man 125 years
A High Court sitting in Maiduguri, Borno State, has convicted and sentenced one Allen Abel to a cumulative term of 125 years in prison for […]
30-year-old Nigerian ‘kidnapper’ murders 50 hostages over ransom
In a chilling confession to police authorities in Nigeria, a 30-year-old kidnap suspect, Mohammed Sani, said he killed over 50 of his victims because they […]
10,000 police recruitment exercise is illegal – Appeal Court
The faith of 10,000 police personnel in Nigeria hangs in the balance as the second highest court in the country, the Court of Appeal Division […]
Alleged N2.2bn fraud: Nigerian Senator risks jail over Maina’s absence in court
A Federal High Court in Abuja says it would issue an order for the arrest of the Senator representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, […]
N3.1b: Court adjourns Suswam’s matter until Oct. 15
By Wandoo Sombo A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned untill Oct. 15, the trial of former Governor of Benue, Gabriel Suswam for alleged […]
Nigeria lifts ban on Emirates Airlines
The Nigeria government has lifted the ban stopping Emirates Airlines from operating in Nigeria. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced this via his verified […]
Queen Elizabeth II congratulates Nigeria on its 60th independence anniversary
Nigeria gained independence from Britain on October 1, 1960. In 1914, the Northern and Southern regions of the country were amalgamated before by Frederick Lugard, […]
Nigeria lifts ban on Emirates Airlines
By Yunus Yusuf The Federal Government has agreed to lift the ban placed on Emirates Airlines from operating into and out of the country. Mr […]
Boko Haram: Borno gov chose his people’s wellbeing above personal safety, says Fayemi
Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum has revealed that in Maiduguri, at different times, some governors had spoken to Governor Babagana […]
With 600 road projects, President Buhari sets unbeaten record, by Garba Shehu
As we mark the 60th Anniversary Day, the record-setting, mega roadways infrastructure development projects by the Buhari administration numbering up to 600 that are undergoing […]
Nigeria contributing to global research on COVID-19 vaccines – PTF
By Abdullahi Mohammed The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Control of COVID-19, Mr Boss […]
Nigeria at 60: Brace up for week-long COVID-19 testing, PTF tells Nigerians
By Abdullahi M. GullomaAbujaThe Presidential Task Force on Control of COVID-19 has called on Nigerians to brace up for a National Testing Week to ramp […]
See list of Buhari’s 8 nominees as judges for Supreme Court, other nominees
The Senate on Tuesday received a request from President Muhammadu Buhari for the confirmation of eight Justices of the Court of Appeal as Justices of […]