2027 Polls: NBA slams courts over roles in crisis rocking political parties
ABUJA– Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Friday decried what it described as the disturbing involvement of courts in the crisis rocking various political parties in the country. NBA, the umbrella body of legal practitioners in the country, said it noted with concern that judges and lawyers have continued to […]
Ex-senatorial candidate jailed 10 years for selling petrol to Boko Haram
A 2015 senatorial candidate in Borno State, Babagana Habeeb, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Abuja Federal High Court for selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists. The politician was convicted on Friday by Justice Peter Lifu on a one count charge of aiding and abetting terrorism in the country brought against him […]
Man arrested for defrauding young footballers with fake European club trial
Spanish police announced Friday the arrest of a man suspected of defrauding young South Americans by promising them access to major football clubs in Spain in exchange for up to 3,000 euros ($3,500), only for many to end up abandoned and on the street. At least six alleged victims reported the suspect, arrested in Madrid, […]
Army clarifies death of General Braimah in Borno ambush
The Nigerian Army has denied claims that Brigadier General Oseni Braimah died as a result of an unserviceable vehicle during the attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Borno State. It also dismissed reports that 17 soldiers were killed, stating that four personnel died in the attack. In a statement on Friday, the Media Information […]
Soldiers kill 10 terrorists in Plateau
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have neutralised at least 10 terrorists in Wase and Kanam Local Government Areas of Plateau State. The operation also disrupted the logistics network of the armed group. The coordinated clearance operation, carried out on Thursday in Daba and Seri villages in the two council areas, led to the rescue of […]
