Eid-ul-Fitr: FG declares public holidays
The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Thursday, 19th March, and Friday, 20th March 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the end of the…
Middle East crisis: What it means for oil-rich but refining-poor African economies
By Adewale Sanyaolu Rising tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed the fragile energy architecture of many African economies, particularly oil-producing nations that lack sufficient domestic refining capacity.…
Two arraigned over fake “Moniepoint scandal” claims
IGP files criminal case The Nigeria Police have filed a criminal charge against two suspects, Adebayo Aliu and Fatuntele Lukmon Tunde, before a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, over…
Akiolu advises IGP Disu on improved welfare for policemen
Laments poor police recruitment The Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, has urged the new Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, to prioritise the welfare of policemen to help them give…
N175m fraud allegation: Witness narrates how ex-banker planned his kidnap
DR Jude Ndudi, a businessman, has narrated before a Federal High Court, Lagos, how a former bank manager, Fidelis Egueke, allegedly plotted a kidnap scheme, threatened to kill him and…
Court awards N500,000 fine against EFCC for multiple adjournments in Emefiele’s trial
An Abuja High Court on Tuesday fined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) N500,000 for repeatedly seeking adjournments in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)…
Group seeks protection for seven-year-old allegedly brutalized by parents
Advocates for Children and Vulnerable Persons Network (ACVPN) has called on the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development to urgently intervene in the case of a seven-year-old girl…
Police Command dismiss extortion claims against Lagos task force
• Officials not authorised to take over motorist steering, says Akerele The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed allegations that operatives of the Lagos State Task Force on Environmental and…
CAF declares Morocco winners of AFCON 2025, Senegal forfeits title
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Morocco as winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The CAF Appeal Board ruled in favour of Morocco, declaring that Senegal…
Court fixes April 22 for EFAB CEO’s forgery arraignment
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has scheduled April 22 for the arraignment of Fabian Nwaora, Chief Executive Officer of EFAB Properties Limited, on seven counts of forgery. Justice…