“CNN, Politico, MS NOW Sue Trump Over White House Ban” — ABC, CBS, Fox, CNN, NBC Withhold Pooled TV Coverage
CNN, Politico and MS NOW have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump and senior administration officials challenging the White House’s decision to bar their journalists from its grounds,…
“The Money Was For The Artistes” — Peter Okoye Admits Receiving About $800,000 P-Square Royalties, Says Jude Got Nothing
Singer Peter Okoye has told the Federal High Court in Lagos that he received about $800,000 in royalties from the French music-rights organisation SACEM for P-Square songs between 2016 and…
“Nigeria Will Renew Push For Permanent UN Security Council Seat” — Shettima To Lead UNGA81 Reform Campaign
Nigeria is set to renew its longstanding demand for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council as Vice President Kashim Shettima leads the country’s diplomatic engagements at the…
“Over 20 Killed In 48 Hours” — Plateau Imposes 6pm–6am Curfew On Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Mangu, Bans Motorcycles
The curfew applies specifically to Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu, although the latest violence was also reported in Riyom. Reports put the death toll from attacks across the affected areas…
“Timely And Honest Information Is Key” — NCAA Orders Compensation After Air Peace Admits Wrong Flight Notification
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has directed Air Peace to provide compensation to passengers affected by the delayed Lagos-Enugu flight on Monday after a preliminary investigation found that the airline…
“Suspect Confesses To Kidnappings, ₦20m Ransom” — Kano Police Arrest Alleged Kidnapper, Recover Cine-Camera Drone
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old suspected kidnapper and cattle rustler and recovered a cine-camera drone during clearance operations along the Kano-Kaduna and Kano-Katsina border areas. The…
“Compete With Ideas, Not With Thugs” — IGP Disu Warns Politicians, Says Vote Buyers, Arms Movers Will Face Trial In 2027
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned politicians and their supporters against recruiting thugs, buying votes, moving arms or intimidating voters and electoral officials during the 2027 general elections,…
“You Cannot Remain EFCC Acting Chairman Indefinitely” — Court Of Appeal Voids Judgment That Sustained Magu’s Tenure
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled that the prolonged retention of Ibrahim Magu as Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was unlawful, overturning a…
Applicability Of Conviction For A Lesser Offence Where Prosecution Only Establishes Attempt
In the Supreme Court of Nigeria Holden at Abuja On Friday, the 12th day of December, 2025 Before Their Lordships Uwani Musa Abba Aji Ibrahim Mohammed Musa Saulawa Emmanuel Akomaye…
“Use Appropriate Procedures For Complaints Against Judicial Officers” — Lagos CJ Alogba Tells Lawyers, Public At 2026/2027 New Legal Year
The Lagos State Government and stakeholders in the justice sector have called for faster, fairer and more accessible justice as the 2026/2027 Legal Year commenced in the state. The calls…