General Judiciary

Court Sentences Ex-Driver to Death for Murder of Abuja Couple

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has sentenced Jonathan Marcus to death by hanging for the murder of an elderly couple, Adebola Ezekiel and his wife, Abiodun Ezekiel, at their residence in Apo Legislative Quarters. Marcus, a former driver to the victims, was convicted over the killing of the couple on April 1,

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Sports

Galatasaray Receive €120m Saudi Offer for Osimhen

Turkish champions Galatasaray have reportedly received a €120 million offer from a Saudi Arabian club for Nigeria international Victor Osimhen. The offer is said to be one of the biggest ever tabled for the Super Eagles striker, whose future has remained the subject of intense transfer speculation in recent months. Osimhen, who enjoyed a prolific

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General Health

Tinubu Highlights Health Sector Gains Under His Administration

President Bola Tinubu has highlighted what he described as major milestones recorded by his administration in Nigeria’s health sector, saying ongoing reforms are expanding access to healthcare, strengthening the workforce and improving health outcomes across the country. Tinubu said his government had made significant investments in healthcare infrastructure, human resources and policy reforms aimed at

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Politics

Peter Obi Vows Primary Healthcare Centres in All 8,000 Wards

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has pledged to ensure the establishment of primary healthcare centres in all 8,000 wards across Nigeria if elected president. Obi made the promise while outlining his plans for the health sector, stressing that access to basic healthcare remains a critical need for millions of Nigerians, especially

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Politics

Atiku Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as Spokesperson

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson ahead of the 2027 general election. Okonkwo announced the appointment in a statement on Thursday, expressing gratitude to Atiku for the confidence reposed in him. He described the appointment as a reflection of Atiku’s leadership style,

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Foreign Politics

Ramaphosa Praises South Africans for Peaceful Anti-Migration Protests

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised citizens for what he described as largely peaceful demonstrations during recent anti-migration protests, saying participants exercised their constitutional right in a responsible manner. In a statement issued after the nationwide demonstrations, Ramaphosa commended protesters, community leaders, organisers, civil society groups, religious leaders and law enforcement agencies for maintaining

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General

Miyetti Allah Rules Out Reprisal Attack Over Killing of Benue Chairman

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, has ruled out any reprisal attack in Benue State following the killing of its state chairman, Ardo Risku Mohammed, by suspected armed men. The association said it would not take the law into its hands despite the provocation, stressing that it would allow security agencies to

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Politics

Lagos Prosecutes Over 100 for Illegal Occupation of Road Medians

The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it prosecuted more than 100 persons in the last one year for illegally occupying road medians and violating environmental regulations across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known during an inspection of the ongoing clearance of illegal traders and squatters from

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General

Gunmen Attack NIPSS Again, Security Operatives Kill One Assailant

Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State, on Wednesday night repelled another attack by suspected gunmen, killing one of the assailants during a gun battle. The attack was said to have occurred at about 11 p.m. when the gunmen attempted to breach the institute’s security perimeter but were

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Economy General

CBN Revokes Licences of 46 Microfinance Banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s financial system and enforce regulatory compliance. The apex bank said the affected institutions failed to meet regulatory requirements, including compliance with licensing conditions and other provisions of the Banks and Other

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