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Federal Government Declares June 12, 2026 Public Holiday for Democracy Day

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to mark Democracy Day across…

Federal High Court Jails Five Terrorists 25 Years Each Over St. Mary’s School Attack

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five men, including two Nigerien nationals,…

National Industrial Court Upholds JAMB’s Dismissal of Former Deputy Director Yisa Usman

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Industrial Court in Abuja has upheld the dismissal of former Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board…

Agbedi Emerges House Minority Leader as Reps Complete Opposition Leadership Structure

By Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja, Nigeria – The House of Representatives on Thursday appointed Frederick Agbedi, lawmaker representing Sagbama-Ekeremor Federal Constituency…

House of Representatives Passes State Police Constitution Amendment Bill

By Elizabeth Ugbo The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across…

LAWMA Evacuates 418,500 Tonnes of Waste Across Lagos in May

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) evacuated 418,500 tonnes of waste across Lagos State in May 2026,…

Dickson: NDC Doing Candidates a Favour by Providing 2027 Election Platform

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria — National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday defended…

Portugal Edge Nigeria 2-1 as Francisco Conceição Nets Winner in World Cup Warm-Up

By Elizabeth Ugbo LEIRIA, Portugal — Portugal defeated Nigeria 2-1 on Thursday night at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa in…

Somali Referee Omar Artan Denied US Entry, Misses FIFA World Cup Duty

By Elizabeth Ugbo Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States on Saturday in Miami, preventing him…

Court Adjourns Saleh Mamman Asset Forfeiture Hearing to June 24

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned post-conviction proceedings in the ₦33.8 billion fraud case involving…