Long-distance combat drones launched from a United States military facilities in West Africa have hit terrorist enclave in Sokoto state and neutralised a major terrorist on going build-up in the State. The drones airstrike followed an intelligence-driven security collaboration between the Nigerian government and the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), Security sources confirmed that the operation […]
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has unfolded plans including deployments and various intense proactive security measures aimed at preventing any terror attacks during the Christmas festivities. Spokesperson for Defence Military Operations, DMO, Major General ME Onoja said in a statement the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), is working closely with other security agencies and they have […]
The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed , an appeal filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against the decision of Court of Appeal that allowed the Social Democratic Party, SDP, filled candidate for bye- election. Apex court said the appeal which the electoral body needed in order to query the leadership of the Social […]
Justice Maryam Aliyu Hassan of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT, has finally admitted former Minister of Labour, Dr Chris Nwabueze Ngige to a liberal bail in self recognizance pending the the determination of charges against him. The Judge on Thursday adopted the administrative bail earlier granted the former governor of Anambra […]
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has announced with profound sorrow the passing of Hon. Justice Ibrahim Muhammad Tanko, the 17th Chief Justice of Nigeria. A statement signed by Dr.Akande Festus ,Director of Information and Public Relations stated that Justice Ibrahim Tanko died in the early hours of Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 at the age of […]
Officials of the Federal Capital Development Authority, accompanied by the police and other security personnel, on Wednesday, defied a subsisting court order, and moved into high-brow River Park Estate, Abuja, with bulldozers, and demolished multi-million structures located within the Estate. Justice Mohammed Zubairu, of High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Jikwoyi-Kurudu, had […]
The Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the President’s legal powers to declare a ‘State of Emergency’ in any state of the federation in his bid to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The apex court made the declaration shortly after it struck out the suit filed by 11 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP-led) states against […]
The Supreme Court has overruled the pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to an Abuja-based house wife, Maryam Sanda, and affirmed the death sentence passed on her by the concurrent decisions of the two lower courts. Maryam was in 2020 sentenced to death by hanging for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute. […]
Former Minister of Labour and Employment Dr.Chris Ngige has been remanded in Kuje prison by High Court of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Gwarinpa, Abuja for alleged N2.2bn contract fraud. Justice Maryam Hassan issued the remand order after the erstwhile minister pleaded not guilty to an eight-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), […]
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), on Thursday said that air power in ongoing security operations in the country remains “central to the successes recorded across multiple theatres.” He stated this in Abuja while speaking at the investiture ceremony for newly promoted senior officers comprising Air Commodores and Air Vice Marshals at […]
The Jigawa Executive Council has approved over N2.65 billion as 2026 Hajj operational fund. The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sport and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa made the disclosure while briefing newsmen shortly after the state’s weekly Executive Council Meeting on Thursday in Dutse. He said that the approval followed a presentation made by the Secretary […]
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) has taken over the prosecution of an Abuja based lawyer and four social media influencers accused of cyberbullying serving Senator Umar Shehu Buba. The Minister took over the trial of the defendants from the Inspector General of Police during Thursday’s proceedings […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, dismissed a no-case submission application filed by Mr Saleh Mamman, former Minister of Power under administration of Late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari. Justice James Omotosho, in a ruling on the no-case submission, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had established a prima facie case against […]
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu on Tuesday decorated the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Appolonia Anele, with new rank of Colonel in recognition of her steadfast dedication and exemplary service to the Nigerian Army. At a brief ceremony at the Army Headquarters, Abuja, the COAS commended Colonel Anele’s professionalism and unwavering […]
Telecommunication giant, Glo Mobile Limited, Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) and an indigenous company, Megatech Engineering Limited have been dragged before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged breach of contractual agreement. They were sued by an indigenous Company, Mosakab Nigeria Limited and its promoter, Mashood Mustapha, who are claiming over N20billion as damages for […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen defence and military cooperation between the two countries. A statement signed by Enderline Chukwu AD(Information and PR), For :Director Information and Public Relation stated that the MoU was signed by authorised representatives of both governments. The Government […]
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Gwarinpa, on Tuesday ordered substituted service of a N40 billion defamation suit on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike. Justice A. M. Hassan, who issued the order while ruling in an ex parte application, specifically ordered that the applicant […]
Jibrin Ndace, Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), has urged the Federal Government to treat blood donation as a national emergency, highlighting the urgent need for stronger national commitment. He warned that Nigeria’s current blood supply remained far below the requirements of its population, stressing that inadequate availability continued to endanger lives and strain […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned hearing in N1.58bn suit instituted by the founder of PRNigeria, Malam Yushau A. Shuaib against the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State to February 24, 2026. Shuaib is challenging his withdrawal from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47 of the Institute […]
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Federal Ministry of Works have commenced a nationwide Special Tracking Exercise, to ensure transparency and value in public infrastructure spending. ICPC Spokesperson, Akor Odey, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. According to him, the initiative targets the physical verification and […]