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Mary Habila: Family Rejects Autopsy, Asks Police To Release Body For Burial
The family of Mary Habila, the 26-year-old nurse who died at the country residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has rejected an autopsy on her remains and asked the Ebonyi State High Court to halt further police investigation into the matter. Habila’s father, Tanko Habila, made the request in an affidavit filed before […]
US House Votes To Suspend 100% Aid To Nigeria Over Alleged Christian Persecution
The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment seeking to withhold 100 per cent of US assistance to Nigeria until the country takes stronger measures to address violence and alleged persecution of Christians. The amendment, sponsored by US Congressman Gregory Steube, was adopted through a voice vote on Wednesday and attached to the […]
NDDC Launches $500m Investment Fund To Drive Niger Delta Agricultural Transformation
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has unveiled plans to establish a $500 million Niger Delta Agricultural Development Investment Fund to attract large-scale investments, create jobs and reposition the Niger Delta as a leading agricultural hub. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC,
Offa Robbery: Saraki Asks Judge To Recuse Himself Over Alleged Conflict Of Interest
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has asked the judge presiding over the Offa robbery case instituted by the Kwara State Government against him and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed to recuse himself, citing an alleged conflict of interest and the need to preserve public confidence in the judicial process. Saraki’s legal team made the […]
Iran Condemns UK Plan To Criminalise Support For IRGC
Iran has condemned the United Kingdom’s plan to criminalise support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), describing the move as “unjustified, irresponsible and contrary to international law.” The Iranian Foreign Ministry, in a statement issued on Tuesday, criticised the proposed legislation, which seeks to designate the IRGC as a national securi
Ukraine Prime Minister Resigns As Zelensky Orders Government Reshuffle
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, has resigned from office as President Volodymyr Zelensky moves to restructure his government amid what he described as “new challenges and new tasks” facing the country. The Ukrainian parliament on Tuesday formally approved Svyrydenko’s resignation in a vote, paving the way for a new prime minister to be appointed.
Temporary Work Visa Holders Shouldn’t Stay In UK Forever, Badenoch Tells Labour
Leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has urged the Labour government to retain its proposed 10-year qualifying period for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), insisting that temporary work visa holders should not automatically qualify for permanent settlement in Britain. Badenoch stated this in a post on her X handle while releasing a letter […]
Pilot Writes ‘I’m Bored’ In Sky During Test Flight, Leaves Internet Amused
Court Did Not Nullify ADC Primaries, Atiku Insists, Heads To Supreme Court
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed claims that the Court of Appeal nullified the party’s primary elections for the 2027 general elections, describing such reports as “misinformation” aimed at confusing Nigerians and weakening the opposition. Atiku, in a statement issued on
UK Bans Support For Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, Introduces 14-Year Jail Term For Backers
The United Kingdom has designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a national security threat, introducing sweeping new measures that criminalise support for the group with penalties of up to 14 years imprisonment. The move, announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, forms part of the UK government’s broader efforts to tackle state-backed
Ex-Minister Nnaji Faces Monday Arraignment Over Alleged Forged Certificates
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Godfrey Uche Nnaji, will be arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, July 13, 2026, over allegations of forging academic and national service certificates, following an investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The arraignment is e
US Presses Iran To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz, Protect Commercial Shipping
The United States has called on Iran to publicly commit to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and guarantee unrestricted passage for commercial vessels as fresh diplomatic efforts begin in Oman to ease tensions in the Gulf. The renewed push comes as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Muscat on Saturday for talks expected to […]