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The first Prosecution witness in the trials of alleged coup plotters on Tuesday told the Federal High Court, Abuja, that they gave videotaped confession statements voluntarily. PW-1 gave his testimony while being tried by the Federal Government lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN). Judge Joyce Abdulmalik on Monday ordered a trial within trial following defense lawyers’ objections to the prosecution’s request to …

In short: Starmer is facing a leadership crisis Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to remain prime minister as he looks down on calls from Labor critics to leave Downing Street. Four members of his cabinet, including Home Secretary Jess Phillips, have resigned, while dozens of Labor MPs are calling for him to step down after a disastrous series of elections …

Nigeria’s currency, the naira, weakened again against the United States dollar at the official window on Tuesday. Officially, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange data shows that the naira closed at N1,375.62/$1, compared with N1,373.16/$1 on Monday. This represents a loss of N2.46 in the local currency against the dollar. On the black market, the naira lost N9 against …

Six abducted students of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), have regained their freedom. The victims, who were students at the university’s Faculty of Engineering, were kidnapped by an armed group several days ago. This was stated by the Spokesperson for the State Police Command, Rahman Nansel, in his statement in Lafia, Tuesday. He said the victims were currently receiving the …

Doctors and health workers at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH), Akwa Ibom State, have gone on an indefinite strike following a clash involving workers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The strike was declared after tensions reportedly escalated when EFCC operatives arrived at the hospital on Tuesday to make an arrest linked to an ongoing court …

Police on Tuesday charged former National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Alhaji Shehu Gabam, for alleged criminal misappropriation of funds at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Magistrate’s Court. The former SDP leader is also on trial on charges of breach of trust and forgery. Gabam was detained before Chief Justice Amauche Onyedium along with Chukwuma Ogbonna Uchechukwu in …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded a case involving eight Chinese nationals and two other defendants over allegations of illegal mining. The court will deliver its ruling on July 13, 2026. Justice James Omotosho set the date after both the prosecuting counsel, Adeola Adedipe, SAN, and the defendants’ counsel, Oladimeji Ekengba, submitted their written closing submissions and made …

Nigerian media personality and television presenter Frank Edoho has spoken openly about the breakdown of his second marriage and the ongoing divorce proceedings amid social media allegations involving his ex-wife and a popular singer. This development comes days after unverified reports emerged online claiming that Edoho’s ex-wife allegedly had an affair with renowned Nigerian musician (Omah Lay) while they were …

Sir Keir Starmer Three junior ministers resigned on Tuesday in protest at Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership, increasing pressure on him after Labour’s poor performance in last week’s local elections. Safeguarding Minister Jess Phillips, Housing and Communities Minister Miatta Fahnbulleh and Justice Minister Alex Davies-Jones have all resigned. Phillips, a prominent women’s rights campaigner, said in her resignation letter that …

At least 72 people were reported killed after Tumfa market in Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State was hit by a military airstrike. Garba Ibrahim Mashema, a community leader, told AFP that some of the victims’ bodies were “exploded beyond recognition” in Sunday’s incident. “The actual death toll is difficult to determine at the moment. Everyone, both residents and bandits, went …