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By Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigerian Army on Friday inaugurated a General Court Martial to try officers accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The proceedings, initiated at the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess in Asokoro, Abuja, mark the start of an internal judicial process following months of investigation into allegations dating back to October 2025. …

The Federal High Court has adjourned the ongoing money laundering trial involving former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, to May 6 for continuation of proceedings. The decision was delivered on Friday by Emeka Nwite, who granted the adjournment to allow the defense lawyer, Joseph Daudu, to continue cross-examination of a prosecution witness. The witness, Abdullahi Jamilu, is the twelfth prosecution …

The Ogun State chapter of the Association of Independent and Independent Broadcasters of Nigeria has congratulated Sweet 107.1 FM on its 10th anniversary, describing the milestone as a reflection of resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment to quality broadcasting. In a statement signed by the state president, Olalekan Shoyinka, and issued by the publicity secretary, Olusoji Akindiya, the association commended the …

By Ayo Kehinde African central bank reserves rose to $530 billion in 2025, up from $480 billion in 2024, driven largely by surging gold prices and increased accumulation of the precious metal. The $50 billion increase highlights a significant shift in reserve management strategies across the continent. According to the Africa Finance Corporation’s latest “State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report,” the …

Suddenly, the ideal place to look for untapped football talents in Owerri, Imo State, has become Chika FC, Sports247 reports. Unlike in the past, when the Old Stadium in the heart of the city dominated in terms of central focus for grassroots football, the place to be now is Chika FC’s training base at Orji Primary School. The move to …

Lagos State, CJ, Justice Kazeem Alogba The decision by the Chief Justice of Lagos State, Justice Kazeem Alogba, to withdraw the file in a long-running land dispute before the Ikeja High Court has stalled the proceedings, leaving the parties unsure of their next steps. The development occurred at the Lands Division of the Ikeja High Court presided over by Justice …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive abolishing automatic tickets for sitting members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is starting to change the political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections, with emerging indications that politics could reshape the contest in the Ondo North senatorial district. The president had declared that no incumbent official would be guaranteed the party ticket, a …

By Ayo Kehinde US President Donald Trump has ordered US forces to take immediate lethal action against any vessel suspected of laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, dramatically increasing tensions with Iran and raising fresh fears of a direct military confrontation in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. In a directive issued Thursday via social media, …

Lazio have booked their place in the Coppa Italia final after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Atalanta. The semi-final clash ended with a close 3-3 aggregate score and remained tied after extra time. Balanced from the first leg, which ended 2-2, both teams had everything at stake in the second leg. In the second leg there was no goal …

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, on Thursday, adjourned the hearing, in the ongoing alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to April 24, 2026, to decide whether or not the prosecution could tamper with the evidence of its witness by showing him her initial statement to the Economic and Financial …