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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday played video recordings in which a retired naval officer and a serving police inspector allegedly admitted knowledge of a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu.. The recordings, presented by the prosecution, were part of the proceedings in the ongoing trial of six defendants accused of involvement in the alleged …

A journalist in Lagos, Olalekan Fakoyejo has narrated how he was attacked by a soldier in Lagos over comments he made during a traffic situation in Ikeja area of ​​Lagos State. Recounting his encounter with the soldier, Fakoyejo, Assistant Business Editor of TheCable, said he was riding a tricycle from Ikeja to Ogba on Saturday when he encountered the soldier. …

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the appointment of Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Energy, saying he will strengthen reforms and improve power delivery nationwide. This is contained in a letter dated May 4, jointly signed by the State President, Chief Moses Adeyemo Alake, and the Secretary of State, Fatai Adesina, and made available …

Individuals arraigned before the Federal High Court, Abuja in connection with an alleged coup plot against the government of President Bola Tinubu on Monday recounted their roles in the alleged plot. They provided a narrative in video evidence that was played in open court regarding the traces of six people suspected of being plotters in the coup where they gave …

“The Secretary-General expressed his concern over Ms. Mohammadi’s medical condition and urged the Iranian authorities to ensure that she receives, at a minimum, urgent medical treatment appropriate to her health condition,” UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said at a press conference Monday in New York. Mohammadi was transferred from prison to hospital last week and reportedly requires special treatment for a …

The Chairman of the Executive Committee of the West African Power Pool (WAPP), Eng. Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz, called for decisive action to strengthen the governance of the institution and accelerate the development of a reliable regional electricity market. He described ongoing restructuring efforts as a “strategic necessity” for the future of energy integration in West Africa. Ndidi Mbah, WAPP Director …

On March 21, 2026, Badawa Primary Healthcare Centre in Bodinga Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto was eerily quiet. Under the scorching sun, the facility stood in ruins—unroofed buildings, broken structures, and visible neglect. Inside one of the few usable rooms, 65-year-old Muhammad Mande was lying on a mat spread on the bare floor, with a bag of drip hung …

The Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday remanded former Syke Bank chairman Tunde Ayeni in Kuje Prison pending a decision on his bail application. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie gave the order after Ayeni’s lawyer, Ahmed Raji, SAN asked for a short date for the defense to move the bail application. The judge adjourned the case to May 13, for the …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. The real reason I left ADC for NDC –Peter Obi Former Labor Party presidential candidate and African Democratic Party (ADC) chairman Peter Obi gives reasons for his recent decision to leave the party and join the Nigerian Democratic Party (NDC).Read more 2. Dickson rejects ‘propaganda’ regarding the NDC, saying …