The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed there was incident of kidnapping of Church worshipers at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Sunday, January 18th, 2026. After the initial official denial of the kidnapping incident, the Nigeria Police said on Tuesday night that ” after verification from operational units […]
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize and publish names of candidates forwarded to it by the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, for February 21, Area Councils election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. […]
The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging threats of mutiny by soldiers over salaries and allowances, describing the claim as sensational and detrimental to national security. In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, said there had been […]
Armed bandits abducted dozens of worshippers from two churches in Kaduna State on Sunday but police said on Monday, there was no such incident contrary to the position of church leaders who are insisting that the number of those missing after the attack are more than 160. According to Reuters, gunmen armed with […]
Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos ordered the interim forfeiture of the sum of $150,000.00 (One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars) linked to one Emmanuel Okoh, Director, Vetifly Global Inc. The Judge gave the order on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, following a motion ex parte filed and argued by […]
The Nigerian Legion has pledged to work with the Federal Government to establish affordable housing estates for military veterans as part of efforts to ensure a smooth and dignified transition of fresh retirees from active service. The National Chairman of the Legion, Ms Grace Henry, made the promise on Thursday in Abuja in an interview […]
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria,(NICN), sitting in Abuja on Wednesday shifted the application seeking to enforce N1,070,860,138 judgement debt in favour of former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Elder Achuba Simon to February 10, 2026. The matter which was earlier scheduled for hearing on Wednesday January 14 , was adjourned by Justice […]
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have intensified offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State in the last few days forcing 11 terrorists fighters to surrender with their AK 47 rifles and assorted ammunition. Sustained fighting of Operation DESERT SANITY V, that put pressure on the insurgents along the Azir–Wajiroko axis on 10 […]
The Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN) has commended President Bola Tinubu for creating an enabling environment for the growth of Nigeria’s military industrial base. The Secretary-General of DIAN, Mr Kola Balogun, gave the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. Balogun said the Federal Government’s Nigeria First policy […]
Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State Elder Achuba Simon has asked the National Industrial Court (NIC) for an order attaching three choice properties of United Bank For Africa PLC in Abuja for unlawfully holding the sum of N1,070,860,138, alongside N2 million and N1 million awarded in costs to him by the Court of Appeal in […]
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 […]