The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, says more than 40 staff members have been dismissed for corruption and financial malpractice in the last three years. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a media interactive session to mark his three-year stewardship at the commission’s headquarters. The chairman also said that about five of the commission’s staff are currently being prosecuted for corrupt practices. “In the past two a

The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated 324 terrorists and criminals, apprehended 373 others and rescued 610 kidnap victims across the country in August. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the monthly press briefing on ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces. Onoja said the military also recorded the surrender of 201 insurgents and recovered 88 arms and 2,077 rounds of ammunition during

​⁠‌‌​​⁠‌​Argentina Legend Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football in a statement he released on Monday. The eight-time World Footballer of the Year draws the curtain to his illustrious international career that saw him led his country to the World Cup final on three occasions, winning it once in Qatar 2022. In his emotional statement Messi said he had given his national team team all he could and think now is the right time to retire even though

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called for stronger intelligence-sharing and coordinated security operations among North-Central states to counter armed attacks and prevent the displacement of communities. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called for a coordinated security strategy across Nigeria’s North-Central region, warning that the scale and pattern of attacks in the area require a response that goes beyond isolated action by individual states. Mutfwang

Fans flooded cinemas across Lekki, Lagos, on Sunday as the new Michael Jackson biopic drew massive crowds for its portrayal of the music icon’s life. Nearly all cinemas around Lekki were fully booked for the highly anticipated Michael Jackson biopic. Viewers praised the film for blending music, emotion and storytelling into an engaging experience that held audiences from start to finish. The biopic traces Michael Jackson’s journey from his early days as a child star to becomi

The FCT High Court in Life Camp, Abuja on Thursday adjourned has the trial of a Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as “Odumodublvck” in a case of assault and battery, until June 23, 2026. At the resumed hearing the claimant’s counsel Uchenna Ojembe announced his appearance and told the court that the matter was for hearing. Ojembe informed the court that the claimant, Ogbogiri Okey Levi, popularly known as “Kraziecent” who is the sole witness in the matter

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed a Supreme Court ruling that affirms David Mark as its National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, describing the judgment as a decisive victory for the rule of law and party legitimacy. In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the apex court’s unanimous decision validates its leadership structure and confirms that the earlier de-recognition by the Independent

The Supreme Court on Thursday, dismissed the decision of the court of appeal, ordering parties to maintain status quo antebellum, in the leadership dispute withing the ADC. The apex court however maintained that the appellate court was right in ordering parties to return back to the federal High court where party leadership tussle exists. On the issue of jurisdiction, the court faulted the appellant noting that the apex court has the jurisdiction to entertain appeals from the

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been plunged into a leadership vacuum following a seismic Supreme Court ruling today, forcing the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) to invoke emergency powers and take over national operations. The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assumed control of the party’s national leadership following a Supreme Court judgment that nullified its November 2025 national convention. In a press release issued on Thursday b

The Supreme Court has voided the national convention the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025. In a split decision, three out of five justices, the apex court held that the appeal filed by the Turaki-led faction of the PDP lacked merit. Delivering the lead judgment , Justice Stephen Adah held that the appellants acted in violation of a subsisting order of the Federal High Court, which had restrained them from proceeding with

A governorship aspirant under the People's Democratic Party, Sunday Garba Biggs, has formally declared his intention to contest for the top office in Plateau State, outlining a broad vision focused on security, economic growth, and inclusive governance. Biggs made the declaration during a public address to party stakeholders, supporters, and community leaders, describing his ambition as a response to the growing need for effective leadership and renewed direction in the state

Julian Alvarez's penalty secured Atletico Madrid a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in a nervy Champions League semi-final first leg clash on Wednesday. Viktor Gyokeres sent the Premier League leaders ahead from the spot just before the interval after he was fouled, but Alvarez followed suit 10 minutes into the second half after Ben White's handball. Arsenal were upset at a late penalty decision being overturned following a VAR review when David Hancko made contact with Eberechi Eze

The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Thursday deliver judgments in two high-stakes political appeals involving the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party. The official website of the apex court showed that the matters, listed under “Political Appeals”, have been added to the cause list for Thursday, April 30, 2026. Further checks showed that judgment in the ADC matter, marked SC/CV/180/2026, has been fixed for 2 pm. Our cor

Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on political, traditional, and community leaders from Plateau State to take decisive steps toward ending the cycle of violence in the state, urging them to embrace tolerance and pursue lasting peace. The President made the appeal on Tuesday during a high-level interactive session with Plateau stakeholders at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, which lasted about three hours, brought together a 32-member delegation led

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has disbursed grants and equipment worth over N280 million to more than 1,400 micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises in Plateau State, in a move aimed at boosting grassroots economic development. The intervention, carried out in Jos under the Renewed Hope Agenda, attracted key stakeholders including Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who was represented by his deputy, Mrs. Josephine Piyo. The selection

The Senate has approved ₦709,845,381,000 naira syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. This followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts during plenary on Wednesday The approval followed a letter from President Bola Tinubu dated April 20, requesting legislative backing for external borrowing in line with the provisions of the Debt Management Office Establishment Act 2011 an

A new faith-based film revisiting the spiritual awakening of the 1970s is aiming to spark fresh conversations about revival, church unity and the future of Christian media. “Jesus Freaks – the Movie,” directed by Nina May and starring Kevin Sorbo and Sam Sorbo, tells the true story of a young couple whose lives are transformed during the Jesus Movement, this time set not in California, but on the East Coast in Florida. The film is now airing on Faith Channel, a growing stream

A coalition of Berom groups in the diaspora has called on the Nigerian government to officially designate the Mahanga community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State as a terrorist enclave, alleging that it serves as a base for armed groups responsible for repeated attacks on surrounding villages. The Berom Diaspora Coalition made the demand during a press conference in Jos, where its convener, Barnabas Dazih, expressed deep concern over what he described as persist

By Joseph Lengmang Ph.D I read a piece of news few days ago, where the United States Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families from its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security situation across Nigeria. The State Department warned their citizens against travelling to 23 states in Nigeria of which Plateau, Borno, Kwara and three other states fall under the “Do Not Travel” list for reasons ranging from armed banditry,

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued a warrant of arrest against former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, and a Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali, following their failure to appear in court for arraignment. The defendants were scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday but were absent when the case was called, with only the third defendant, Sani Nafiu Mohammed, present in court. Th