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Court halts Nsugbe Igweship election
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The planned selection of a new traditional ruler for Nsugbe Community in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State was disrupted following a court
‘Drop bogus charges against Sowore,’ SERAP tells FG, DSS
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged the government of President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services, DSS, to “immediately withdraw all bogus charges against journalist
Emery fires warning at Chelsea after transfer spree
By Adegboyega Adeleye Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has dismissed suggestions of a good relationship between his club and Chelsea, saying the Premier League rivals only do business together for
EFCC recovers N1.23trn, $684m in 33 months — Olukoyede
ABUJA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered more than N1.23 trillion and $684 million between October 2023 and June 2026, Chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, has
Appeal Court President seeks stronger safeguards on use of recovered assets
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has called for tighter oversight on how recovered stolen assets are utilised. According to her, the
Nigeria’s GDP Growth Hits 4.43% In Q2 2026
Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.43 per cent year-on-year in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The latest
Peter Obi: Tinubu should confront questions about past
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over what he described as efforts to shield records relating to the President’s past from
‘It’s figurative expression’; Borno’s commissioner denies threat to cut off opposition members’ fingers
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youth Empowerment and Sports, Comrade Saina Buba, has debunked media reports claiming that he threatened physical harm against opposition
INEC portal: Initial glitches resolved, says Labour Party
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Labour Party, LP, has said the initial glitches encountered on the candidate nomination portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, have been resolved.
Mutfwang Bans Hisbah Activities In Plateau, Orders Arrest Of Operators
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered an immediate halt to the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisbah in parts of Jos North Local Government Area
