Court orders PDP factional chairman Turaki’s arrest
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, on Thursday, issued a bench warrant for the arrest of a factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kabiru Turaki (SAN), over his failure to appear for arraignment in a criminal case instituted by the Police. The trial judge, Justice U.P. Kekemeke, held that Turaki had […]
N2.46bn fraud: Court discharges ex-minister Oduah after restitution
The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday discharged a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, following the restitution of funds to the Federal Government. The trial judge, Justice Hamza Muazu, struck out the charge against Oduah and her co-defendant, Gloria Odita, after the prosecution confirmed recovery of the alleged proceeds. […]
Breaking: Court canceals restrictions of movement on environmental day
Benin City, Nigeria — March 26, 2026 The Edo State High Court has declared unlawful the restriction of human and vehicular movement during the state’s environmental sanitation exercise, in a landmark judgment delivered on Thursday. Justice Isoken Urhomwen Erameh ruled that the enforcement of a stay-at-home order between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on sanitation […]
Police exhume body of man allegedly killed by cousin in Anambra
Operatives of the Anambra State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) have exhumed the corpse of a 52-year-old man, Chinedu Ezeani, allegedly murdered and buried by his cousin, Chukwudalu Ezeani, in Amichi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. The incident, which occurred about eight months ago, was initially reported as a missing person case until […]
Confiscate Russian oil, Zelensky urges EU
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday urged European countries to pass legislation blocking Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” ships from sailing in their waters and to confiscate Russian oil. “We need joint action to create strong laws in Europe that allow countries to block Russian tankers and confiscate the oil,” Zelensky said in a video message […]
Trump says Iran ‘afraid’ to admit it wants a deal
The President of the United State, Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that Iran was taking part in peace talks, suggesting Tehran’s denials were because Iranian negotiators fear being killed by their own side. “They are negotiating, by the way, and they want to make a deal so badly. But they’re afraid to say it, because they […]
Consensus’ll produce right candidates, says Iyabo Obasanjo
Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has backed the use of consensus in selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general election, saying the method produces electable candidates rather than unpopular choices. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, Obasanjo dismissed concerns that consensus could sideline the wishes of party members, insisting that political parties would always consider […]
Health workers protest controversial reform bills in Abuja
Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations are currently staging a protest at the Unity Fountain in Abuja over a proposed health sector reform bill before the National Assembly. The protesters expressed strong opposition to the legislation, warning that it could significantly alter the regulatory structure of […]
Out-of-school children climb to 273m globally
The number of children and young people out of school worldwide has climbed to 273 million, the UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has said. UNESCO, in the 2026 Global Education Monitoring (GEM), stated that the number of out of school children and young people has climbed for the seventh consecutive year. The report finds […]
El-Rufai made ‘greatest mistake’ by surrendering himself – Dalung
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has said that former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, made a “greatest mistake” by surrendering himself to security agencies ahead of his trial. Dalung made the remarks during an interview with Trust TV published on YouTube on Tuesday, where he alleged that the government initially attempted to […]
