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The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday dismissed cybercrime cases against 24 other foreigners charged by the police. Police in 2024 have charged 109 foreigners with cybercrime. 85 of the defendants were later convicted, fined and ordered to be deported. The defendants were arrested for their involvement in protests against bad governance in August 2024. Police on October 23, 2025 …

The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) on Wednesday issued certificates of return to its presidential candidate, Donald Duke, and other candidates who won in the party’s recent primaries. In his remarks at the event, the party’s National Chair, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said the development marked an important milestone for the party, as it positions itself as the main ideological alternative ahead …

Members of the Accord Party in Osun State on Wednesday declared their support for Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The members, who spoke at a rally held in Osogbo, said they were confident in Olawepo-Hashim’s capacity to lead the party to victory. Speaking at the rally, the spokesperson for the Accord Party in the …

The Super Eagles may have “signed” a three-way deal in North America, but they will only be there in spirit. The world gathers again to celebrate world football in the USA, Canada and Mexico without the Nigerian flavors as the three-time African champions were stopped by the Democratic Republic of the Congo. But the spiritual men will be there to …

President Bola Tinubu said on Wednesday that his administration is determined to transform Abuja into a model capital with rapid urban development. Tinubu stated this in Abuja, Wednesday, when inaugurating the N5 Arterial Road (Obafemi Awolowo Way), starting from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III Section of Dape District. The President, who was represented at the event by his …

Senate leader Opeyemi Bamidele’s proposal to introduce a single six-year term for Nigeria’s president and state governors has drawn sharp criticism from public affairs analysts and citizens, who have described the move as a misplaced priority amid pressing national challenges.. Bamidele on Monday unveiled plans to sponsor a constitutional amendment bill that seeks to replace the current two-term, four-year tenure …

Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi has revealed that officers rescued five abducted residents of Paze community in Bwari council area of ​​the FCT. He said this happened after a shootout with bandits which resulted in two people suspected of being members of the gang being killed, while two others were arrested. This was …

A large number of bandits on Wednesday stormed the Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of ​​Kogi State and killed a number of people. The attack that left the community in chaos and fear led to the deaths of a six-year-old child, a school deputy principal and one other person. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The South East Development Commission (SEDC) came under intense Senate scrutiny on Tuesday after lawmakers questioned financial records showing the agency spent 153 million naira on rent for a one-room liaison office in Abuja and listed another 2.5 billion naira as “implicit expenditure” without adequate explanation. The Senate Committee on the Southeast Development Commission, chaired by …

Wednesday showcased goals, exciting moments and three different results as the Bet9ja Foundation Ex-Internationals Cup 2026 continued. At the Alade Stadium, FC Odini and FC Ikpeba played the most exciting match of the day, ending in a 2-2 draw. Malomo Basit opened the scoring for Odini in the first minute, but Daniel Okon equalized for Ikpeba with a header. Nsikak …