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 […]
Court of Appeal Abuja Division on Thursday upheld a judgement of the Federal High Court Abuja barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) from confiscating vehicles or issuing fines to motorists. A three-man panel of the appellate court said it had no basis to overturn the October 16, 2024 judgement […]
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), on Friday assumed duty at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House, Abuja stressing the urgent need for comprehensive review of military operations nationwide, improve troops’ welfare , operational coordination and discipline. General Musa said he would lead the ministry defence, the military and Defence sector, to […]
The Supreme Court in a split decision of six-to-one judgement delivered on Friday, struck out the suit filed by the Osun State Government against the federal government, over the non release of statutory allocations due to 30 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. The apex court in the majority judgment struck out the suit […]
One must commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the decision he took on Sunday, November 26, 2025 ordering the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun to redeploy all Police personnel on protection duties attached to Very Important Persons (VIP) to core Police duties. The commendation is not for his courage but for the […]
The Nigerian government has called on the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for cooperation of member states and respect for the country’s sovereignty and constitutional framework. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), made the call at the 24th […]
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday constituted a nine-man team, and formally endorsed the Nigerian side of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group to tackle the rising state of insecurity heightened by terrorists attacks, mass abduction for ransom and horrendous killings across the country. The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu is to lead the Nigerian side […]
A witness of the Socio-economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Kolawole Oluwadare on Monday admitted at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory that he used some harsh words like “unlawful, invasion, intimidation and harassment” in some publications made against the Department of the State Service (DSS). The witness who also admitted that SERAP […]
The Defence Headquarters has debunked a fake video in circulation with a statement purportedly attributed to Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede . It said the said video is intended by mischief makers to defame the character of the Chief of Defence Staff and it should be disregarded. According to a statement signed by […]
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, November 21, 2025, adjourned a forensic inspection of Exhibit I in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, over an alleged $4.5 billion fraud to January 5 and 8, 2026. The inspection follows the prosecution […]
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has mourned the passing of Senator Okey Ezea (Enugu North), who died on Tuesday in Lagos. Born on August 11, 1963, the late Senator, a lawyer and businessman, was elected on the Labour Party platform to represent Enugu North Senatorial District during the 2023 general […]