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The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 10 March for the hearing of a N1.2 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by human rights activist and SaharaReporter publisher, Omoyele Sowore, against the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and other officials. Other defendants in the suit are the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF). Judge Mohammed Umar fixed the date for definite hearing after Mr Sowore’s lawyer, Marshal Abubakar, told the court that the case was scheduled for mention, but none of the defendants, who…

The journey of the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 ended in the cruellest fashion on Wednesday night, as Nigeria succumbed to a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat against the Atlas Lions of Morocco in the semi-final. After 120 tense, goalless minutes, in which Morocco enjoyed slight territorial dominance without finding a breakthrough, the contest was decided from twelve yards. Despite heroics from Stanley Nwabali, Nigeria ultimately fell short as missed penalties from Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi sealed the Super Eagles’ fate. Nwabali had earlier given Nigeria hope by saving Morocco’s second kick from Hamza…

The First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Dr. Michael Adariku in the trial of a former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki, retd, and four others before Justice C.O. Agbaza of the FCT High Court, Maitama, Abuja on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 continued his evidence-in-chief with a further breakdown of the flow of funds from the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA to private beneficiaries. Led in his testimony by prosecution counsel, Rotimi Jacobs, SAN, the witness, an investigator with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, disclosed that the funds from ONSA were deposited in a United Bank of Africa,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Zamfara State has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity, transparency and fairness ahead of the 2027 general elections. Zamfara Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Dr Mahmud Isah, gave the assurance during a stakeholders’ meeting on the resumption of the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration, CVR, exercise in the state. Isah said the success of the CVR exercise and future elections depends on the collective efforts of all stakeholders, stressing that INEC, as an electoral umpire, cannot deliver a credible process on its own. “I urge all stakeholders to…

A fatal road accident occurred on Wednesday in Lagos when an empty petrol tanker ran into a commercial motorcycle, killing both the rider and his passenger at Pokia Junction, inward Araga, along the Epe–Ijebu Road in Epe. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority arrested the tanker driver and handed him over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation. Confirming the incident, LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said preliminary security reports indicated that the commercial motorcyclist was conveying a male passenger while driving against traffic on a prohibited one-way route, in violation of existing traffic regulations. He explained that the motorcycle…

Morocco’s head coach, Walid Regragui has suggested that his team defeated Nigeria in the AFCON semi-final tie on Wednesday night to qualify for the final because the Atlas Lions made a ‘huge effort’ during the encounter. Regragui pinpointed the united front displayed by his players and the Moroccan supporters, stating that their combined resilience was key in overcoming Nigeria. The match ended in a goalless draw after 120 tense minutes, but Morocco triumphed 4-2 in the penalty shootout, with Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi missing their chances. “We suffered a lot throughout the match, and reaching the AFCON final on…

The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Wednesday, accused Kano State Government of Governor Abba Yusuf of  forcing state officials and elected local government chairmen to sign documents indicating their defection from the New Nigeria People’s Party to the All Progressives Congress. A file copy of former governor of Kano state, Alh. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso But in a swift reaction, Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, dismissed the allegation,  saying participation in the defection plan is entirely voluntary. Speaking to The PUNCH on Wednesday, Waiya said, “What exactly happened is that our party is asking everybody—not…

The Kano State Hospitals Management Board has suspended three officers who were directly involved in the treatment of a housewife, Aishatu Umar, whose death was attributed to alleged medical negligence following a surgical procedure at Abubakar Imam Urology Centre, Kano. PUNCH Metro learnt that the suspension is with immediate effect. The board’s Public Relations Officer, Samira Suleiman, confirmed the suspension in a statement obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday. “The Kano State Hospitals Management Board wishes to inform the general public that, following a preliminary and transparent investigation ordered by the Executive Secretary, Mansur Mudi Nagoda, the Board has established…

One of the more understated questions in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape is who truly owns the intelligence that shapes health decisions. Despite widespread activity across hospitals, laboratories, and community programmes, international health partners often possess a clearer, more coherent picture of Nigeria’s disease patterns, service gaps, and risk trajectories than domestic institutions do. This is not because these partners are closer to Nigerian communities. It is because they operate within systems that convert activity into cumulative insight. Over many years of engagement, international health partners have developed structured views of Nigeria’s public health challenges. They can track maternal and child health…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has commenced night-time loading operations as it intensifies efforts to sustain a daily supply of more than 50 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) across Nigeria, signalling a major shift to full 24-hour operations at Africa’s largest refinery. The move comes as the refinery continues to ramp up production, stabilise logistics, and strengthen fuel security, while countering speculation around maintenance activities and supply disruptions. Originally designed for daytime evacuation, the facility has now expanded loading to night hours to ensure that rising output is matched with uninterrupted offtake. Speaking during a press briefing at the…