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President Bola Tinubu hosted Chadian President Idriss Déby at the presidential villa in Abuja on Thursday. The President received the Chadian leader in a closed session, during which both leaders discussed issues of mutual interest and regional collaboration. The meeting took place shortly before Tinubu’s scheduled trip to Jos to commiserate with the victims of the recent attacks in Plateau …

Justice Mohammed Umar, of the Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights enforcement lawsuit filed by politician and activist, Omoyele Sowore, against the Department of State Services (DSS), its Director General and its social media platform, Facebook. in a decision on Thursday, resolving three issues identified for determination against Sowore, declining to grant any relief requested, and dismissing …

An ex-parte application filed by some leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) seeking to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the party’s activities was on Thursday rejected by the Abuja Federal High Court. The presiding judge, Justice Peter Lifu, rejected a request by party leaders in Wuse, Federal Capital Territory, who alleged that the senator had been suspended …

Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 41 points as the San Antonio Spurs earned their 10th straight victory by beating the Golden State Warriors 127-113. The Spurs emerged as NBA title contenders during the second half of the season, winning 26 of their final 28 games. The 22-year-old achieved his tally in just 29 minutes at the Chase Center in California …

Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was creating a chaotic situation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abdullahi who spoke on Thursday while appearing on Arise TV criticized INEC’s revalidation plans just months before the vote. “Encouraging people to register as voters is quite difficult. Asking everyone who …

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will face disciplinary proceedings over allegations of sexual misconduct, it has been reported. Karim Khan KC, who investigates war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, has been placed on leave pending an investigation into the allegations. Khan, who is accused of having a non-consensual sexual interaction with a lawyer in his …

Dr Agboke With the 2026 Osun State Governorship election set for August 15, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured voters that the outcome of the contest will be determined solely by the votes cast by citizens, stressing that the commission is fully prepared to manage a transparent, credible, and free electoral process. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr. …

The De Renaissance Patriots Foundation has renewed its call for the emergence of an indigene as governor of Lagos State in 2027, warning against what it described as the continued marginalization of natives in the state’s political leadership. In a statement released by its press office on Thursday, the socio-cultural organization said key leadership positions in the state must be …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a deadline for Deposit Money Banks, and other financial institutions under its regulations to complete mandatory cyber security self-assessments as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s financial system. In a letter dated March 30, 2026, and published on its website on Tuesday, the apex bank said, “Institutions are required to submit …

Eight Muslim-majority countries “strongly condemned” Israel’s new law making death by hanging the standard punishment for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks. Pakistan, ‌Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, ‌Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, in a joint statement, also highlighted the “urgent need to refrain from actions” that risk ⁠further escalating tensions. Law, passed by Israel’s parliament …