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ADC Rejects Deregistration Order, Alleges Plot To Cripple Opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly opposed a Federal High Court ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party and four others, describing the judgment as an attempt to use the judiciary to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process.
US-Iran peace deal announced with ‘permanent’ end to military action
The United States and Iran agreed a peace deal and an “immediate and permanent” end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon, mediator Pakistan said, in the strongest sign yet that more than three months of war in Middle East is drawing to a close.
Japan fight back twice to hold Netherlands to thrilling 2-2 World Cup draw
Japan scored an 88th-minute equaliser as they twice fought back to rescue a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in front of 69,285 in Texas on Sunday to open their World Cup campaigns.
Umahi: South-East will be ‘disobedient’ vote Tinubu in 2027
The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi has declared that the people of the South-East will correct the mistake they made in 2023 by voting for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Large opioids consignments intercepted in Taraba as NDLEA arrests 75-year-old in Ebonyi
Large consignments of various opioids and illicit substances concealed in building materials have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a relentless nationwide offensive against drug cartels leading to the arrest of a 75-year-old grandpa in Ebonyi, and four notorious female drug dealers in Edo, Imo, Kano, and Gombe states.
What really happened to ₦5.9bn? SERAP drags NNPCL to Court
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal action against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), seeking judicial intervention to compel the state-owned oil company to account for an alleged ₦5.9 billion spent on its incorporation, transition and rebranding from the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to NNPCL.
NDLEA uncovers 6.1kg Cocaine hidden in towels, shirts from Brazil
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a Brazil-based Nigerian businessman who allegedly attempted to smuggle 6.10 kilograms of liquid cocaine concealed in shirts and towels into the country, as the agency intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking networks nationwide.
Hajj 2026: Lagos records seamless pilgrimage as 1,600 pilgrims return safely from Saudi Arabia
All 1,600 pilgrims from Lagos State who participated in the 2026 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have returned safely to Nigeria, marking the successful conclusion of the state’s pilgrimage operations.
Germany Hammer World Cup Debutants Curacao 7-1
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston on Sunday.
Insecurity: Tinubu Grappling With Many Enemies Of Progress, Says Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has accused enemies of President Bola Tinubu of sponsoring insecurity to put the Federal Government in bad light.