20th July 2026 A businessman has stirred widespread controversy after reportedly calling on the Federal Government to kill the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, claiming it would restore peace to Nigeria’s South-East region. The remarks have generated strong reactions across political, legal, and civil society circles, with many arguing…
20th July 2026 The Federal Government has reportedly allocated ₦8.05 billion for the construction, renovation, and maintenance of churches and mosques in the 2026 Appropriation Budget, despite projecting a ₦31.45 trillion budget deficit. According to the report, the allocation has sparked renewed debate over the government’s spending priorities at a time when Nigeria is grappling…
20th July 2026 Troops conducting security operations in Benue State have arrested five suspected militia members and recovered a firearm during a coordinated operation aimed at tackling armed violence and criminal activities in the state. According to military authorities, the suspects were apprehended following actionable intelligence during ongoing clearance operations in parts of Benue. A…
20th July 2026 An Anambra State court has sentenced a choirmaster to 25 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of rape, bringing an end to a case that has drawn significant public attention. The court held that the prosecution successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the conviction of the defendant. In delivering…
20th July 2026 A Federal High Court has granted the President of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) bail in the sum of ₦2 billion following his arraignment over an alleged $2.63 million money laundering case. The defendant, who was charged by the relevant anti-corruption authorities, pleaded not guilty to the allegations…
13th July 2026 Lagos politician and African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has announced the death of his mother, a development that has elicited an outpouring of sympathy from political leaders, supporters and Nigerians across the country. Although details surrounding her passing were not immediately disclosed, the news has been met with heartfelt…
13th July 2026 A United States film director has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of defrauding global streaming platform Netflix of millions of dollars earmarked for the production of a science fiction television series. According to U.S. prosecutors, the filmmaker diverted funds provided by Netflix for personal luxury spending instead of using…
13th July 2026 The family of Lieutenant Felix Ademe, the Nigerian Army officer who lost his life during a rescue operation in Oyo State, has expressed profound grief, describing his death as a devastating blow from which they may never fully recover. Speaking after the tragic incident, the late officer’s father, Isaac Alabura, said the…
13th July 2026 Fresh concerns have emerged over the security situation in Oyo State following the abduction of a 60-year-old primary school headmaster, who was reportedly seized by armed gunmen demanding ₦30 million for his release. According to reports, the victim was kidnapped by heavily armed assailants while travelling within the state. Shortly after the…
13th July 2026 Presidential hopeful and former African Action Congress (AAC) candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to make education free across all levels in Nigeria if elected president in the 2027 general election. Sowore made the promise while speaking on his vision for Nigeria’s education sector, arguing that access to quality education should be regarded…
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