“Resting On Prosecution’s Evidence Sealed His Fate” — Supreme Court Upholds Abu Umar’s Death Sentence
The Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction and death sentence imposed on Abu Umar for stabbing Abdulkadir Abubakar to death during a fight in Tafa …
“Obi’s Safety Ahead Of 2027 Becomes Subject Of Federal High Court Suit” — Applicants Seek Orders Against Tinubu, Security Chiefs
…Challenge Okpebholo’s Edo Clearance Remark The Federal High Court in Abuja has cleared the way for the hearing of a suit seeking to compel President …
“Ten Years On The Run Ends In 22-Year Jail Term” — Court Also Imprisons Ex-Footballer Over Cocaine Plot
The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced fugitive drug trafficker Ntoruka Emmanuel Chinedu and former international footballer Hunkarin Segun George to a combined 24 …
“Uba Sani Picks Jerry Adams As 2027 Running Mate” — Ends Kaduna APC Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Says Choice Reflects Inclusion, Equity
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has named the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service, Jerry Adams, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The governor…
“Court Orders Arrest Of Disqualified Ekiti APC Governorship Aspirant” — Revokes Bail Over Absence In Cyberbullying, Death Threat Case
An Ekiti State Magistrate Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the arrest of Abimbola Olawumi, a disqualified All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant, over her failure to appear in court in…
“Deadly French Wildfires Threaten Missile Plants, Nuclear Research Sites” — ArianeGroup Evacuates Workers As Fourth Heatwave Looms
Massive wildfires sweeping through southwestern France are threatening sensitive defence, aerospace and nuclear research facilities near Bordeaux, forcing evacuations and emergency measures as the country braces for its fourth major…
“Trump, World Leaders Bid Farewell To Lindsey Graham” — Zelensky, Netanyahu Attend Washington Funeral As Late Senator’s Casket Heads To South Carolina
Former United States Senator Lindsey Graham was honoured on Tuesday with a high-profile funeral service at the Washington National Cathedral, where President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, foreign leaders,…
“UEFA, Burnham Fault FIFA’s Private Investment Plan For World Cup, Other Competitions” — Warn Football Is Not An Asset To Sell
European football governing body, UEFA, and Andy Burnham have criticised FIFA’s proposal to open some of its commercial and competition operations, including the World Cup, to private investment. FIFA, the…
“Court Upholds NDPC’s Power To Register Major Data Controllers, Processors” — Commission Orders Defaulting Entities To Comply Immediately
A Federal High Court has upheld the statutory powers of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to designate and register Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance under the Nigeria…
“ALGON, 702 LGAs Ask Court To Dismiss Joe Agi’s $159m Legal Fees Suit” — Deny Engaging Him Or Ted Edwards
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria and 702 local government areas have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by senior lawyer Joe Agi,…