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admin - July 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Reps Committee Seeks Special Court to Fast-Track Trial of Crude Oil Thieves

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The House of Representatives Special Committee investigating crude oil theft has proposed the establishment of a special court to prosecute oil thieves, warning that outdated laws and weak penalties are undermining efforts to curb economic sabotage in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. Chairman of the committee, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, made […]
admin - July 6, 2026

NIGERIA: Kidnapped Ekiti Worshippers Regain Freedom After 67 Days, One Dies in Captivity

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria Fifteen worshippers abducted during a church revival in Ekiti State have regained their freedom after spending 67 days in captivity, although one of the victims reportedly died during the ordeal. The worshippers of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Igbala, Eda Oniyo-Ekiti, in Ilejemeje Local Government Area, were released late […]
admin - July 6, 2026

MALI: Jihadists, Tuareg Allies Launch Coordinated Attacks Across Country, Hit Multiple Towns and Prison

By Onoja Baba Jihadist fighters and their separatist Tuareg allies launched a series of coordinated attacks across northern and central Mali early Saturday, striking several towns and a prison facility in one of the most widespread offensives in recent months, according to military officials, residents, and security sources. The attacks began around 5:00 a.m. (0500 […]
admin - July 3, 2026

NIGERIA: No Casualties as Explosion Triggers Fire at Apapa Tank Farm

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria A fire outbreak triggered by an explosion at the Bono Tank Farm within the Best Energy Tank Farm complex in Apapa, Lagos, caused panic among residents and workers on Friday, forcing many to flee the area as emergency agencies battled to contain the blaze. The incident occurred in the early […]
admin - July 3, 2026

MALAWI: Parliamentary Committee Completes First Phase of Chikangawa Plane Crash Inquiry

By Smile Hamilton The Parliamentary Committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash has completed the first phase of its inquiry, marking a significant milestone in efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The initial phase focused on the planning, preparation and authorization of the ill-fated flight. Committee Chairperson Walter Nyamilandu said the first phase had […]
admin - July 3, 2026

NIGERIA: Court Acquits Ex-Adamawa Governor Nyako’s Former CSO In Alleged N80m Property Fraud Case

By Onoja Baba The Adamawa State High Court has discharged and acquitted retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sheriff Abubakar Rabiu, a former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former Adamawa State Governor, Murtala Nyako, over allegations of fraudulently converting properties valued at N80 million. Delivering judgment on Friday, the Chief Judge of Adamawa State, Hafsat […]
admin - July 3, 2026

NIGERIA: Thousands March In FCT As Pro-Tinubu Group Holds Unity Rally, Voter Awareness Campaign

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Thousands of residents, youth groups, community leaders and political supporters on Thursday participated in the “Relax Tinubu is Fixing Nigeria” (RTIFN) Unity and Peace Rally across Lugbe and Kuje Area Councils of the Federal Capital Territory, in what organisers described as a voter awareness campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections. […]
admin - July 3, 2026

NIGERIA: Fire Guts Ibadan’s Bode Market

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria An early morning fire on Friday razed sections of the popular Bode Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, destroying shops and goods worth millions of naira. The cause of the inferno had yet to be determined as of the time of filing this report. The blaze caused extensive damage, leaving many […]
admin - July 3, 2026

NIGERIA: Kaduna Court Again Denies El-Rufai Bail, Rejects Medical Report In ICPC Trial

By Onoja Baba The High Court of Kaduna State has again refused to grant bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, in the ongoing criminal trial instituted against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). Justice D. H. Khobo, in a considered ruling delivered on Monday, dismissed El-Rufai’s […]
admin - July 3, 2026

NIGERIA: Youth Minister Clarifies NYSC Uniform Comments, Says No Decision on Adire Yet

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos , Nigeria The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has clarified that the Federal Government has not approved Adire or any other fabric to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform, following widespread reports triggered by his television interview. In a statement issued on Thursday, Olawande said his earlier […]
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