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By Ayo Kehinde The Nigeria Police Force has ordered the disciplinary trial and prosecution of ASP Nuhu Usman over the extrajudicial killing of 28-year-old Oghenemine “Mene” Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, after authorities confirmed that the officer violated force order 237 and established operational procedures governing the use of firearms. Ogidi, described by family and associates as an emerging musical …

The Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) says a monthly salary of ₦1 million is worthless to workers without a stable naira and improved economic conditions. Joe Ajaero, Chairman of the NLC, said this on Tuesday in Abuja. He said organized labor was more concerned about the value of the naira than nominal wage increases, stressing that rising inflation continued to erode …

Former Ogin State governorship aspirant, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has declared his support for the consensus state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 elections, ordering his supporters to rally for his victory. Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator, made the pledge during a strategic meeting with Yayi at …

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again by the US Department of Justice over a controversial Instagram post showing seashells arranged to form the numbers “86 47”, The new criminal charges were filed Tuesday, after months of controversy over the now-deleted post Comey shared last year. The image, which Comey captioned “Beautiful shell formation on my walk on …

A new Lagos State Government directive requiring residents to obtain approval before installing solar panels or modifying building structures on government-owned properties has triggered mixed reactions across the state. The policy targets government-run housing projects, aiming to regulate modifications, ensure safety standards and maintain uniform housing projects. According to officials, the directive is designed to prevent unsafe structural changes and …

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set the inaugural flight of Nigerian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj exercise of the year on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with the first departure scheduled to take off from Gateway International Airport, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The inaugural flight, which will be operated by Saudi airline FlyNas, marks a historic milestone …

By Ayo Kehinde “Xenophobic attacks have no place in democracy,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, urging South Africa to immediately end the increase in violence, intimidation and hate-driven attacks against foreign citizens and migrants in some parts of the country. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, the UN chief expressed deep concern over recent …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set May 8 to hear a case seeking to bar former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential elections. The case, which was mentioned, was adjourned by Judge Peter Lifu for hearing on the merits. Judge Lifu ordered that hearing notices be issued and served on all defendants, who are yet to …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded Ghana the hosting rights for the 2027 edition of the CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations, reinforcing the West African nation’s reputation as a key hub for the development of youth football on the continent. READ ALSO: Lagos Rebels complete impressive comeback from 20 points down to beat Knights as Abia …

No fewer than 29 people have been confirmed killed following a brutal attack by suspected gunmen on Guyaku and Telabala communities in Gombi Local Government Area of ​​Adamawa State, plunging rural settlements into mourning and renewing fear over worsening insecurity in the region. The attack, which occurred on Sunday around 5pm, reportedly occurred while residents were watching a football match …