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Court remands Ex-AGF Malami, wife, son over alleged money laundering
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday remanded former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, in prison custody over an alleged N9 billion money laundering case. Also remanded were his son, Abdulaziz Malami, and one of his wives, Hajia Bashir Asabe, following their re-arraignment on…
Read More »INEC reschedules 2027 presidential, NASS elections to January 16
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rescheduled the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections to Saturday, January 16, 2027, following the enactment of the Electoral Act, 2026. The commission also announced that the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will now be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027.…
Read More »Fintiri dumps PDP for APC, moves with cabinet, lawmakers
By Deborah Nnamdi Governor Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that the move was driven by the interest of the people and the need to strengthen ties with the Federal Government. Fintiri announced in…
Read More »First Lady urges national unity, receives chieftaincy title in Warri
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity beyond ethnic, religious, and political interests, reaffirming that President Bola Tinubu remains committed to the nation’s growth and development. She appealed on Thursday during a civic reception held in her honour at the palace of the Olu…
Read More »Jersey lawmakers approve assisted dying bill for terminally ill patients
Lawmakers in Jersey have approved legislation to legalise assisted dying for certain terminally ill people, making the island set to become the second part of the British Isles to take such a step. The bill was passed in the island’s parliament by 32 votes to 16 on Thursday and will…
Read More »Six self-styled pastors nabbed over alleged fake miracle scam in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested six self-proclaimed pastors accused of orchestrating a fake miracle scam in Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola, were apprehended on February 16 during a coordinated, intelligence-driven operation carried out by…
Read More »Police arrest 113 suspected kidnappers in Edo security sweep
The Edo State Police Command has arrested 113 suspected kidnappers during a massive joint security operation across Edo North and Edo Central. The arrests were disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, who said the operation was carried out in the early…
Read More »Simi: Lagos DSV agency refers allegations over resurfaced tweets to police
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred the controversy surrounding resurfaced tweets allegedly linked to singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for preliminary investigation. The agency’s Executive Secretary, Lola Vivour-Adeniyi, disclosed this on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, stating that the agency could not…
Read More »Ramadan: NDLEA arrests 19, dismantles drug dens in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 19 suspects and raided several drug joints in Gezawa community as part of efforts to curb illicit drug activities during and after Ramadan. The development was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr…
Read More »Suspected gunmen attack kebbi community, kill worshippers during prayer
Suspected members of the Lakurawa armed group have reportedly attacked Dadin-Kowa community in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing several residents and injuring many others during Taraweeh prayers. The incident was disclosed on Thursday by security analyst and crisis journalist Bakatsine in a post on his X handle.…
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