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The Gambia’s first Special Prosecutor is …
On 9 May, British Barrister Martin Hackett was sworn in as The Gambia’s Special Prosecutor for crimes committed under Yahya Jammeh’s rule from 1994 to 2017. His mandate covers serious human rights violations and international crimes, including torture, extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearan...
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WHO prioritises clinical trials for Bundibugyo …
Health experts have advised that all candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus should be used exclusively within clinical trials to ensure safe, ethical, and effective research. A statement made available on Thursday said that the experts were convened by the...
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Average price of petrol rises to …
The average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) rose to ₦1,532.93 per litre in April 2026, up from ₦1,288.54 recorded in March, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Friday. The latest Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch shows that the April price r...
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Why Abia can be reference point …
A Human Rights lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu, has said that sustainable governance in Nigeria must move beyond physical infrastructure to prioritise people, dignity and institutional integrity. Mr Odinkalu, a professor, said this on Thursday in Umuahia while delivering a keynote lecture during the Abia Ann...
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Stop deceiving Nigerians over state police, …
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the federal government to stop deceiving Nigerians over the proposed creation of state police, insisting that states can establish their own policing structures through legislation. Governor Makinde spoke on Thursday during the governorship, senatorial, H...
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The Gambia’s first Special Prosecutor is European. Does this matter?
UnverifiedOn 9 May, British Barrister Martin Hackett was sworn in as The Gambia’s Special Prosecutor...
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WHO prioritises clinical trials for Bundibugyo Ebola treatments, vaccines
UnverifiedHealth experts have advised that all candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by...
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Average price of petrol rises to ₦1,532.93 per litre in April, up 18.97% —...
UnverifiedThe average retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) rose to ₦1,532.93 per litre in...
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Why Abia can be reference point for Nigeria’s governance lessons – Odinkalu
UnverifiedA Human Rights lawyer, Chidi Odinkalu, has said that sustainable governance in Nigeria must move...
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Stop deceiving Nigerians over state police, Makinde tells Tinubu
UnverifiedGovernor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the federal government to stop deceiving Nigerians...
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Terrorists reject ransom, kill abducted local government officials in Zamfara
UnverifiedTerrorists have killed a councillor and a director of Talata Mafara Local Government Area of...
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US govt plans to print $250 note with Trump’s face
UnverifiedThe US government is preparing to print a new $250 bill that would feature an...
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Ebola: NCDC warns healthcare workers of ‘high’ importation risk despite no confirmed case
UnverifiedThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention(NCDC) has warned healthcare workers nationwide to heighten...
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NDC grants Omo-Agege, Ochei waivers for 2027 Delta Senate elections
UnverifiedThe Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has approved waiver for former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege...
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Hajj 2026: NAHCON cracks down on Hajj caterers, tour operators over unsafe meals
UnverifiedThe National Hajj Commission of Nigeria(NAHCON) has launched investigations into some catering companies and tour...
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Super Eagles defender Chibuke Nwaiwu welcomes baby girl ahead of Unity Cup Final
UnverifiedSuper Eaglesdefender Chibuike Nwaiwu has received a major personal boost ahead of Nigeria’s Unity Cup...
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Senegal celebrate another Morocco heartbreak to reach U-17 AFCON final
UnverifiedThe Senegal national under-17 football team on Thursday secured another major victory over hosts Morocco...
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Lawyer asks presidency to sanction Onanuga for linking fake Tinubu audio to VDM
UnverifiedActivist lawyer Marshal Abubakar has asked the Presidency to sanction the Special Adviser to the...
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Nollywood actor, Patrick Okoye, is dead
UnverifiedHis death was announced on Thursday in a post shared on hisInstagram page. The post...
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PDP faction convenes convention to ratify Jonathan as sole presidential candidate
UnverifiedA faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by former minister of Special Duties...
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2027: PDP in Akwa Ibom vows to reclaim power, conduct primaries for governorship, NASS,...
UnverifiedThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom chapter, on Thursday vowed to reclaim power from...
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Kaduna APC deceiving Tinubu – Ex-Speaker
UnverifiedFormer Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Yusuf Zailani, has accused some leaders...
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Unity Cup Final: How Chelle’s Super Eagles could line up against Jamaica
UnverifiedNigeria head into Saturday’s Unity Cup final against Jamaica with growing confidence after an impressive...
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Islamic State claims first attacks in North-west Nigeria
UnverifiedThe Islamic State Sahel Province (ISSP) has claimed what appears to be its first reported...
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NDC picks ex-deputy governor as Kano governorship candidate
UnverifiedThe opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has nominated Aminu Abdulsalam, former deputy governor of Kano...
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