Malami Challenges EFCC in Court Over Seized Properties
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has launched a legal challenge against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the interim forfeiture of several properties linked to him. In an affidavit before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, Malami denied allegations that the properties are proceeds of […]
NELFUND Disburses Over ₦242bn to 1.38 Million Students Across Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says a total of 1,388,592 students have so far benefited from its student loan scheme across Nigeria. According to its daily status report released on Monday, the agency disclosed that it has received 1,778,854 applications since the launch of the programme. It notes that 353 new […]
Gunmen Abduct 23 Pupils, Proprietor’s Wife in Kogi
By Oluwakemi Kindness Gunmen have abducted 23 pupils and the wife of a school proprietor following an attack on a school and orphanage facility in the Zariagi area of Lokoja, Kogi State. Reports say the incident, which occurred late Sunday, targeted a facility identified as Dahallukitab Group of Schools. 15 of the abducted pupils have […]
Flight FC Gboko Win First Benue State Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Flight FC Gboko have made history after edging Lobi Stars FC 1–0 to win their first-ever Benue State FA Cup title in a tightly contested final. The decisive moment came in the 20th minute when Kpamor Gemanen found the back of the net, a strike that ultimately separated both sides in a […]
NDLEA Intercepts IED Components, Drugs Nationwide Crackdown
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 394 components used in the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Niger State. The agency said the items were recovered from a 26-year-old suspect, Mohammed Aliyu, during a patrol along the Kontagora–Zuru road. He was reportedly conveying the materials in […]
Top Rugby Teams Set for 2026 Atlantic Sevens in Lagos
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Top rugby clubs and state-backed teams are set to converge in Lagos on May 2 for the 2026 Atlantic Rugby Sevens, as defending champions and emerging sides compete for honours in one of Nigeria’s premier rugby competitions. The tournament will take place at Rugby School Nigeria in Eko Atlantic and will feature […]
Agbomhere Declares APC Bid for Etsako Reps Seat in Edo
By Chinedu Echianu A Legal practitioner, Blessing Agbomhere Esq., has officially declared his aspiration for the House of Representatives seat to represent Etsako Federal Constituency, Edo State, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). A statement by the Blessing Support Organizations (BSO) says the landmark declaration, held at the Auchi Public Field, Auchi, […]
DHQ Inaugurates Court Martial for 36 Personnel Over Alleged Mutiny
By Zainab Bakare The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has inaugurated a General Court Martial to try 36 serving military personnel over alleged acts of mutiny linked to attempts to overthrow the government. The development follows an earlier statement issued by the DHQ on January 26, 2026. In a statement released on Friday, the Director of Defence […]
NILDS, UniAbuja Renew Partnership to Drive Research
By Chinedu Echianu National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies NILDS and University of Abuja have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in research, academic programmes and institutional development. The renewed partnership followed a courtesy visit by the Vice-Chancellor, Hakeem Fawehinmi, to the Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Suleiman, at the institute’s headquarters in Abuja. […]
Nigeria Mourns as Ambassador Lele Dies in Ankara
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria’s diplomatic community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Ambassador Mohammed Mahmud Lele, who passed away in the early hours of April 19, 2026, in Ankara, Türkiye. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed his demise in a statement issued by its Spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, noting that the seasoned diplomat […]