News as it breaks
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has scheduled February 26, 2026, for judgment in the case filed by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date on Friday after the adoption of final written addresses by…
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has overturned the presidential pardon previously granted to Maryam Sanda and reinstated the death sentence originally imposed for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello. Sanda was convicted by an FCT High Court in 2020 and sentenced to death by hanging, a judgment that was…
Rebel forces have reportedly taken control of the strategic city of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), despite a recent peace agreement mediated by US President Donald Trump. The M23 rebel group claims to have “liberated” the city, while residents report heavy artillery fire and widespread gunfire, creating…
Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army Sector 3, under Operation Whirl Stroke, have successfully rescued a kidnapped man, Alhaji Shuaibu, 40, in Yaja Village, Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. According to a statement by the Brigade’s Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, Shuaibu was abducted on December…
The Senate on Thursday continued its screening The Senate on Thursday continued its screening of President Bola Tinubu’s 65 ambassadorial nominees, with former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode drawing significant attention as he appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. Fani-Kayode, a key figure in the Tinubu–Shettima Presidential Campaign…
Noni Madueke has issued a bold warning to Arsenal’s Champions League and Premier League rivals after delivering a standout performance in the Gunners’ 3–0 win over Club Brugge, a result that sealed their perfect European group-stage record. The 21-year-old stole the spotlight with a brilliant brace, becoming the first Arsenal…
Media personality Toke Makinwa has sparked widespread debate after declaring that men, not women, are the “biggest gold diggers in the world.” Speaking on a new episode of her podcast, Toke Moments, she discussed relationships, financial expectations, and how people choose marriage partners. Makinwa argued that many men deliberately seek…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered the immediate removal of all non-essential static roadblocks and unauthorized checkpoints on major highways across the country, citing operational challenges and security risks. The directive was contained in an internal memo dated December 5 and signed by Brigadier General A. Rabiu on behalf of…
Senators Adams Oshiomhole representing Edo North and Ali Ndume representing Borno South, clashed sharply on Thursday during the Senate’s screening of ambassadorial nominee Reno Omokri. The confrontation began when Ndume cautioned Oshiomhole against speaking before a motion had been properly seconded, stressing that “if it is not seconded, it is…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has reiterated that Sharia law applies exclusively to Muslims and should never be imposed on Christians. Speaking in Abuja at the 2025 triennial meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), he emphasized that it was “totally wrong for Christians to be dragged…
