A prosecution told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday that six men facing charges over last year’s failed coup against President Bola Tinubu voluntarily gave confessiomal statements to interrogators during investigations. The witness, who testified as the first…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained the circumstances surrounding the visit of its operatives to the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, saying the action was part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged multi-bank fraud case. In…

The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Anambra State branch, has appealed for increased support from government, corporate organisations and the public to address growing humanitarian challenges and declining funding for relief operations. The appeal was made during activities marking the 2026…

The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, was among the dignitaries who attended the funeral of former lawmaker, Abba Anas, who was laid to rest in Kano on Tuesday. ​The funeral rites, held in accordance with Islamic tradition, drew a…

The United States President, Donald Trump, has declared that his country would defeat the Islamic Republic of Iran “peacefully or otherwise.” Trump disclosed this while responding to reporters at the White House who asked whether he thinks Chinese President Xi…

The lawmaker representing Ideato North and South Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Ikenga Ugochinyere, has called on opposition political parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress, Nigeria Democratic Congress and the Labour Party to stop what…

The Lagos State Government says the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line transported about 3.5 million passengers in 2025, with daily ridership on the corridor rising to 15,000 commuters. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed this during the…

The Lagos State Government has sealed off Dominion Pizza in the Lekki area over alleged environmental violations linked to the discharge of untreated sewage into public drainage channels. The enforcement exercise was carried out by the Lagos State Wastewater Management…

Parents under the aegis of Agege Parents Forum in Lagos State have raised concerns over the huge number of out-of-school children in the community, calling on the government to establish more technical schools to engage youths who are unable to…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday opposed an attempt by the defence to delay the trial of an Austrian national accused of failing to declare $800,575 and €651,505 at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The…

Nigerian govt The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, says Nigeria’s number of out-of-school children is lower than the 15–18 million estimate often cited by the United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, insisting that ongoing data mapping shows a significantly reduced figure.…

President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s economic relationship with France has moved beyond discussions into implementation, following outcomes of the 10th France-Nigeria Business Council meeting held in Nairobi, Kenya. The meeting took place during the Africa Forward Summit and brought…

Troops of Sector 2, North East Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have intercepted more than 400 Starlink communication devices allegedly used by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists to perpetrate crime in the region. The Sector’s Commander, Beyidi Martins, a brigadier general,…

Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday refused an application filed by the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, seeking permission to travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for religious pilgrimage and medical…

Atletico Madrid consolidated their fourth place in La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Osasuna on Tuesday, while Real Betis beat Elche to guarantee themselves a Champions League spot. Atletico’s English forward Ademola Lookman opened the scoring from the penalty…