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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 …

The American-flagged Maersk vessel transits Hormuz accompanied by US soldiers Maersk said the Alliance Fairfax, a U.S.-flagged aircraft carrier operated by its subsidiary Farrell Lines, left the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday accompanied by U.S. military assets. American forces are actively assisting efforts to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command (Centcom) said …

Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd, to explore the potential of a Technical Equity Partnership (TEP) aimed at completing and operating the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries. The agreement was signed in Jiaxing City, …

By Maryam Ogunremi I woke up this morning feeling so alive and refreshed. I haven’t felt this way in days. My mind has been troubled, but I think a good night’s rest would have calmed it. I didn’t have that luxury because the weather had been quite hot. Sleeping on my bed had become tabooor. This is a serious taboo …

United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) coordinated evacuations and risk assessments following the deaths of three people and multiple suspected infections. One patient remains in intensive care in South Africa. To date, one case has been confirmed after verification in the laboratory, but there are five additional cases that are suspected to have occurred among the passengers on the plane. …