Imo Court Sentences Man To Death By Hanging For Kidnapping
A State High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo state, has sentenced a 34-year-old man, Johnbosco Ashiegbu, to death by hanging after finding him guilty of serial armed robbery and kidnapping.
Senate Amends Electoral Act To Establish Clearer Legal Framework
The Senate has passed an amendment to the 2026 Electoral Act Bill, seeking to establish a clearer legal framework for the handling of pre-election disputes ahead of the next general elections.
IG Of Police, Seeks Community Partnership To Secure Nigeria
The Inspector General, IG, of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said that effective security in Nigeria can only be achieved through strong collaboration between the police and communities.
Delta State Governor Flags Off Construction Of Aboh-Akarai Road Project
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has flagged off the construction of the N29.8bn Aboh-Akarai road and bridge project in Ndokwa East Local Government Area.
FG Approves Policy To Curb Misuse Of Honorary Degrees
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has announced the approval of a uniform policy aimed at checking the growing abuse and politicisation of honorary degrees, including the practice of awarding them to serving public officials.
SSANU, NASU In Unilorin Joins Nationwide Strike
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, SSANU, and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, in the University of Ilorin, have commenced an indefinite strike.
Ondo Govt Trains 90 Youths In Poultry Farming
The Ondo State Government says it has trained and empowered about 90 youths across the state in modern poultry farming.
130 Nigerians Seek Evacuation From South Africa Amid Anti-Foreigner Protests
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says that about 130 Nigerians have registered for voluntary evacuation flights from South Africa following rising tensions due to anti-foreigner protests in the country.
SERAP, NGE Call For Protection Of Journalists, End To Insecurity, Impunity
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) have called on the Federal Government, state governors, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory to protect journalists and urgently address worsening insecurity and human rights violations across several parts of northern Nigeria, including Benue, Borno, Kwara, Plateau, and Sokoto states.
President Tinubu Appoints Bianca Ojukwu As Minister Of Foreign Affairs
Following the resignation of former minister Yusuf Tuggar, President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs.