“Tinubu Approves Expansion Of Nigerian Army To 12 Divisions” — Orders Recruitment Of 28,000 Personnel To Boost National Security
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel as part …
“NCAA Threatens Royal Air Maroc With Suspension” — Cites Baggage Infractions, Poor Passenger Handling, Ignored Meetings
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has threatened to suspend the operations of Royal Air Maroc in Nigeria over alleged persistent violations of consumer protection regulations …
“Akpabio Apologises To Oshiomhole After ‘No More Hostilities’ Truce Joke” — Senate President Says Agreement Is Agreement
Senator Adams Oshiomhole on Thursday jokingly accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of breaching a “no more hostilities” agreement between them after Akpabio made a reference …
Oriire: “Life Imprisonment Is Cold Comfort” — Oyo Government Demands Stiffer Terrorism Laws
….Says Life Terms Do Not Match Crime Wanted Death Penalty In School Abduction Case The Oyo State Government has expressed dissatisfaction with the life imprisonment sentences imposed on three persons…
“We Are Tired Of Losing Our Men” — IGP Orders Shoot-On-Sight Response To Illegal Gun Carriers
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying firearms illegally, as part of renewed efforts to confront…
“EFCC Arraigns Bennicle Investment CEO Over Alleged N20m Dud Cheques” — Court Grants N10m Bail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned the Managing Director of Bennicle Investment Nigeria Limited, Mahwash Benedict Luka, and the company over the alleged issuance of two dishonoured cheques…
“US Court Rules FDA Abortion Pill Restrictions Unlawful” — Orders Agency To Reconsider Mifepristone Rules
A United States federal court has ruled that restrictions imposed by the Food and Drug Administration on the prescription and dispensing of the abortion drug mifepristone were unlawful, ordering the…
“Chris Brown, Hoody Baby Face Three-Year Jail Terms After Affray Guilty Pleas” — Sentencing Set For October 26
American singer and dancer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray over a violent confrontation at a London nightclub in 2023, after prosecutors dropped the more serious charges previously brought…
“IOC Rejects Complaint Against FIFA Chief Infantino” — Says Alleged Political Neutrality Breach Over Trump Support Is Outside Its Jurisdiction
The International Olympic Committee has rejected a complaint filed against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over alleged breaches of political neutrality rules. The complaint was filed by human rights organisation FairSquare,…
“Police Arrest Four Officers Over Viral ‘If You’re Igbo’ Remark” — Ondo Command Probes Alleged Ethnic Profiling On Lagos-Benin Expressway
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four police officers captured in a viral video making unprofessional and ethnically insensitive remarks to a motorist during a stop-and-search operation along the…