The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Edo Sector Command, says it will not participate in Saturday’s local government election in the state because it was not invited. The State Sector Commander of the corps, Preye Bedford, disclosed this in an…

For the second time in one week, the Federal High Court in Abuja rescheduled judgement in the assets forfeiture proceedings initiated against 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami. The court, on Friday,…

The planned arraignment of former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited (WRPC), Jimoh Yisawu, on alleged money laundering allegations stalled before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. The court rescheduled the arraignment for 20 July…

When Kylian Mbappé announced himself to the world as a fearless 19-year-old at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, it was clear France had unearthed a generational talent. Eight years later, that promise has evolved into an extraordinary legacy that has…

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called on Nigerian journalists to embrace balanced reporting by highlighting the country’s progress and opportunities while continuing to hold government accountable. Speaking on Thursday during the inauguration of the…

The House of Representatives has taken steps to strengthen the regulation of Nigeria’s nutrition profession by advancing a bill seeking to establish the Nutritionists Registration Council of Nigeria. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Provide for…

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, on Thursday revealed that he refused to pay a ransom of N300 million demanded by bandits who kidnapped his brothers seven years ago. Mr Lawal, whose state is plagued by bandits’ activities, said…

Nigeria has earned international recognition for its leadership in the fight against financial crime, securing the UNODC–World Bank–Egmont Group Stolen Asset Recovery (StAR) Initiative Award at the 32nd Egmont Group Plenary of Heads of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) in Baku,…

What began late Tuesday as an alleged attempted robbery at a Point-of-Sale (POS) outlet in Ojoo area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, escalated into deadly mob violence and reprisal attacks that left at least two people dead, several others…

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe, has denied backing any candidate and interference in the association’s forthcoming national officers’ election. He said he had not interfered with the electoral process or used his office to favour…

Security groups in Nigeria’s South-west have welcomed the National Assembly’s passage of a bill seeking to establish state police, describing it as a significant step towards tackling rising insecurity through locally driven policing. The groups, however, noted that the effectiveness…

One of the two suspected commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group Nigerian security forces captured alive last year has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja for more time to consider changing his not-guilty plea that he previously entered in…

Traditional rulers and representatives of the Ugep community in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State have filed a suit against the Cross River State Government over its proposed creation of a buffer zone between Ugep and Idomi communities.…

The Senate on Thursday approved the 2025 and 2026 budgets of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), authorising a total expenditure of ₦403.1 billion for the two fiscal years. The upper chamber approved ₦170.10 billion for the 2025 budget and…

Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has urged President Bola Tinubu to sustain the military offensive against terrorists and bandits, expressing confidence that they would be defeated through a coordinated national effort. Mr Ndume, a member of the All Progressives Congress…