Amnesty International condemns brutal killing of 13 worshippers in Katsina mosque
Global human rights body, the Amnesty International, has condemned the killing of no fewer than 13 worshippers in Katsina State and the brutal assault of a female corps member in Anambra State, describing the incidents as further evidence of Nigeria’s deepening human rights crisis. It was earlier reported that at least 13 worshippers were shot […]
Head team head, Akin Fakorede moves to sabotage Minister Wike’s River Park Committee, defies FCT Minister, Attorney-General directives
The Head of the IGP Monitoring Team, Abuja, Commissioner of Police, Akin Fakorede, has made a controversial claim on the ownership of the disputed River Park Estate in Abuja — a step which undermines the ministerial committee recently inaugurated by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on the matter. Fakorede’s ownership claim contained in a letter […]
Nigerian Immigration contacts Chinese Embassy to deport five detained nationals
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has begun moves to deport five Chinese nationals detained in Abuja amid allegations of bribery, ethnic bias, and abuse of power. The five men — Zhang Damou, Qian Jin, Lin Jianfeng, Tang Pan, and Guo Zhengheng — were arrested on August 12,2025, and have since been held in a detention […]
Former Chief of Naval Staff Gambo pays tribute to late President Buhari
Vice Admiral Awwal Z Gambo (Rtd) CFR, the 21st Indigenous Chief of the Naval Staff, has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, describing him as a “towering figure in our national history” and a “beloved father, leader, and elder statesman.” In a statement released on July 14, 2025, Gambo said, […]
Four persons dead in Kano, others Injured In three-storey building collapse
No fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a three-storey building on Abedi Street, Sabon Gari area of Kano State. The incident occurred on Sunday evening after a downpour that lasted several hours, leading to the building’s collapse and trapping its occupants under the rubble. The spokesperson for the Kano […]
President Tinubu sets up inter-ministerial committee for Buhari’s state funeral
President Bola Tinubu has approved the formation of an inter-ministerial committee to oversee the planning and coordination of a state funeral for the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. The committee, to be chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, is tasked with delivering a burial ceremony for the former […]
Nigerian court orders all parties to maintain status quo in Abuja’s River Park Estate feud
A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered all parties involved in the ongoing dispute over River Park Estate in Abuja to maintain the status quo. This followed an application made by counsel to the Ghanaian investors, JonahCapital Nigeria Limited, the Claimant, regarding the processing of land documents such as the Right […]
EFCC secures conviction of 146 foreigners for financial crimes
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the conviction and sentencing of 146 out of 194 foreign nationals arrested in connection with cybersecurity-related financial crimes in Nigeria. The statement was made by Mr. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday at the Abuja Continental Hotel during the […]
UK government introduces digital eVisa for Nigerian students, work applicants
The British High Commission in Abuja has announced a change to the United Kingdom’s immigration process for Nigerians applying for study and work visas. The UK government on Wednesday noted that starting from 15 July 2025, most applicants in these categories will begin receiving digital eVisas instead of the traditional visa stickers in their passports, […]
Abuja court nullifies suspension of Senator Natasha, orders Senate to recall Kogi lawmaker
The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the suspension of Kogi State Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, and ordered the Senate to recall her. Delivering judgment on Friday, in a suit challenging her suspension, the presiding Judge, Justice Binta Fatima Nyako, held that the six-month suspension violated the Constitution and denied Akpoti-Uduaghan’s constituents adequate representation. The […]