President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has praised the Nigerian Armed Forces and other security agencies for a successful operation in Kogi State that led to the neutralisation of a notorious bandit leader, identified as Ibrahim Bastuji. In a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the President described the operation as a major victory against criminal networks responsible for…
The Federal Government has generated over ₦6.1 billion from the auction of a Lagos hotel and three other properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers through court orders obtained by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). According to the NDLEA, the auction followed a competitive bidding process involving eight forfeited assets across the country. Four properties were…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has welcomed the completion of the prisoner transfer agreement between Nigeria and Ethiopia, describing it as a humanitarian intervention that protects the rights and dignity of Nigerian citizens abroad. In a statement shared on social media, Obi commended the efforts of the Minister of Foreign…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of human rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, following his failure to appear for the continuation of his cybercrime trial. Justice Mohammed Umar ordered Sowore’s arrest after the Department of State Services (DSS) informed the court that the…
The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out 10,000 electric tricycles into the Nigerian market from August 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to modernise public transportation, enhance logistics efficiency, and promote cleaner energy solutions. Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed this during a courtesy visit by members of the Transporters for Tinubu/Shettima 2027 group,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the official commissioning of the newly constructed Court of Appeal Building in the Dakibiyu District of Abuja. The new judicial complex is expected to enhance the administration of justice by providing improved facilities and a more conducive working environment for judicial officers and court personnel. The commissioning underscores…
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N2.257 trillion as revenue allocation to the Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils for April 2026. According to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, the allocation was approved during the…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State has adjourned the corruption trial involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to June 28, 2026. The case, filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), includes allegations of abuse of office, fraud, and financial misconduct during his tenure as governor. El-Rufai has…
The Federal Government has commenced the mass trial of individuals accused of terrorism-related offences at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The proceedings, which were previously held in Kainji, Niger State, have now been relocated to the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court. The trial is being conducted across multiple courtrooms simultaneously and is…
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to observe Monday, June 15, 2026, for the sighting of the new moon that will mark the beginning of the Islamic year 1448AH. In a statement issued through the Chairman…
