Alleged coup: Suspects plead not guilty, remanded in DSS custody
Six defendants on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism and coup plotting before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants were arraigned in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, with the prosecution led by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), alongside the Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN). […]
ITV@29 — MD Elvis Obaseki Sets Tone for Founder’s Day
The Managing Director of Independent Television and Radio, Engr. Elvis Obaseki, has provided insight into the station’s activities lined up for its 29th Founder’s Day, scheduled for Thursday, 23rd April, 2026Engr Obaseki gave the insight while speaking on ITVs flagship programme This morning on itv Speaking ahead of the anniversary, Engr. Obaseki recounted the journey […]
Petrol marketers, experts reject World Bank’s fuel import proposal for Nigeri
Petroleum marketers and experts have rejected the Washington-based World Bank’s recommendations to Nigeria to open the country’s borders for premium motor spirit imports to edge Dangote Refinery. Recall that the World Bank, in its Nigeria Development Update released on April 7, recommended that Africa’s most popular country should prioritize imports. The bank had claimed that […]
BREAKING: Court grants bail to El-Rufai
Federal High Court has granted bail to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai, a former governor of kaduna state, has been under detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by political commentator Imran Wakili in a post on X “Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has been granted bail by […]
ESAMA OF BENIN CELEBRATES WIFE, LADY CHERRY IGBINEDION, ON BIRTHDAY
Benin City – The Esama of Benin, His Excellency Sir Chief Dr. Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, CFR, has paid glowing tribute to his wife, Her Excellency Lady Cherry Igbinedion, as she marked her birthday. In a statement released on behalf of the entire House of Igbinedion, the Esama described Lady Cherry as the “Matriarch of the […]
Edo State Governor Appoints Osaghae Collins Amadin as Special Adviser on Digital Resources
Benin City – In a significant move to bolster the digital transformation agenda of Edo State, Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has appointed Osaghae Collins Amadin as Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Resources (Edo South), effective April 10, 2026. The appointment, announced in a letter signed by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., Secretary to the […]
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 […]
