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Media Rights Agenda (MRA) on Thursday won the first of two appeals between it and NBC against two rulings of the Federal High Court, presided over by two separate judges. The calls bordered on banning the commission from imposing further sanctions on the country’s broadcasters. In a unanimous decision, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by …

The death rate from Lassa fever has increased alarmingly in several Nigerian states, with health authorities warning that one in four infected people are dying as the disease spreads rapidly in some parts of the country. Data from the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders indicates that the outbreak has hit hardest …

A suspected terrorist accused of killing 15 people in a Bondi Beach shooting has lost his bid to protect the identities of his family members. Naveed Akram allegedly shooting at Jewish Hanukkah celebrations in Sydney, Australiain December in an attack that police said was inspired by him Islamic State. His father, Sajid, who police said was also involved in the …

A Seychelles giant tortoise, believed to be the world’s oldest land animal, is alive and well after claims its death turned out to be part of an alleged crypto scam. Posts appeared on Wednesday claiming Jonathan, estimated to be 193 years old according to an official website dedicated to him, had died. The report of his death was posted on …

Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC have earned well-deserved recognition following their crucial 1-0 win over Sokoto United, with goalkeeper Saka Ajanaku and head coach Ogundeji Joel named in the Nigerian National League (NNL) Team of the Week. The match, played at the Giginya Memorial Stadium in Sokoto, proved decisive in ABS Ilorin FC’s fight against relegation. Rising to the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) of being responsible for its internal crisis, saying the opposition party is “the author of its own destiny”. The National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, in a statement issued on Thursday, April 2, 2026, described the ADC as a party driven by confusion and desperation, alleging …

Former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, David Ombugadu, has left the All Progressives Congress (APC) because the party was unable to open an electronic registration portal for its supporters. Ombugadu, who contested the 2019 and 2023 gubernatorial elections on the PDP platform, stated this on Thursday during a visit to the Nigerian Union of …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday hosted his Chadian counterpart, Mahamat Idriss Déby at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This brief meeting underscored the two countries’ ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen cooperation in the areas of regional security, trade and economic development. Tinubu received the Chadian leader in a closed session, where the two leaders discussed issues of mutual …

The completion of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) 24-month banking sector recapitalization program has triggered new expectations in the financial services sector, with analysts predicting a new phase of reforms focused on credit expansion, customer protection and regional growth. On Wednesday, the apex bank confirmed that 33 banks have successfully met the revised minimum capital requirements, marking a significant …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market lost N3 billion at the close of trading on Thursday. This follows the fall in the prices of shares such as John Holt, Abbey Building and Intenegins, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) fell to 201,698.89 points from 201,703.55 points recorded the previous day. After five hours of …