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A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarimpa, Abuja, has scheduled December 18, 2025, to deliver its ruling on the bail application of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. He faces an eight-count charge of alleged contract fraud involving over ₦2.2 billion. Justice Maryam Hassan fixed the date on Monday after hearing…
An elderly Islamic cleric, identified as Ladan Zubairu, was killed on Monday morning at Yusuf Garko Mosque in the Maraba Quarters area of Kano, sparking unrest within the community. According to residents, Zubairu had gone to the mosque at dawn to perform his usual duty of calling Muslims to prayer. After the first call, he…
The worsening Zamfara insecurity has taken another grim turn with the killing of a former Vice Chairman of Bukkuyyum Local Government Area, Hon. Mu’azu Muhammad Gwashi, by suspected bandits despite the payment of a ₦15 million ransom by his family. Gwashi was reportedly abducted about five months ago and kept in captivity until he was…
The Oyo food subsidy programme has officially begun, with the state government rolling out discounted essential food items for civil and public servants as part of efforts to ease economic pressure and support workers during the festive season. The initiative was announced in Ibadan by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade,…
A major petrol price reduction is expected to take effect this week as MRS Oil and Gas and other partners of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery prepare to sell fuel at N739 per litre nationwide, barring any last-minute changes. The development follows a recent decision by the Dangote Refinery to reduce its petrol gantry price from…
Mohamed Salah prepares to captain Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this week, as speculation persists over his long-term future at Liverpool despite a contract extension earlier this year. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward, who signed a new deal in April 2025 keeping him at Anfield until the summer of 2027, has…
The Presidency has firmly denied allegations that President Bola Tinubu is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate or harass opposition politicians, describing such claims as baseless and politically motivated distractions. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the elevation of his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Colonel Nurudeen Alowonle Yusuf, to the rank of Brigadier General a decision that has sparked discontent among some Nigerian Army officers. The promotion, described as special and effective from 12 December 2025, was communicated via a letter from the Office of the National Security…
A leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Isaac Adeyemi, has called on the party to keep the 2027 governorship ticket open to aspirants from all senatorial districts, arguing that competence, not zoning, should guide the choice of candidate. His remarks come amid growing agitation for the governorship to rotate…
The Nigerian Army has bolstered its ranks with the graduation of 3,439 recruits from the 89 Regular Recruit Intake, following an intensive six-month training programme at the Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State. The new soldiers were formally passed out during a parade on Friday and are now primed for deployment across the country. In…
