Written by A Federal High Court in Abuja has handed a 20-year prison term to Hussaini Ismaila, a commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), after he was found guilty on multiple terrorism charges filed by the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the verdict following Ismaila’s decision to change his plea … Continue reading “ISWAP commander sentenced to 20 years in prison”
Two Nigerian-born men, Olumide Olorunfunmi and Emmanuel Unuigbe were sentenced to 30 months in prison today for laundering millions of dollars obtained from scams targeting hundreds of victims across the United States, officials announced. Both men will also serve three years of supervised release and were ordered to pay over $4.6 million in restitution. The … Continue reading “2 Nigerians jailed for laundering over $4.5m from fraud schemes targeting over 125 victims”
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called for effective synergy among stakeholders to ensure informed and non-violent participation of voters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Election scheduled for Feb. 21, 2026. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for FCT, Mallam Aminu Idris, made the call at the implementation meeting on voter enlightenment activities towards … Continue reading “FCT Poll: INEC seeks stakeholders’ synergy to enhance voters’ participation”
…Record Increase in Credit Availability By Elizabeth Adegbesan A new report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that banks recorded increased default rates on secured loans in the third quarter of 2025 (Q3’25), even as credit availability rose across various lending categories. The Credit Conditions Survey, released on Wednesday, indicated that default rates … Continue reading “Banks record higher default rates on secured loans in Q3 2025 — CBN Survey”
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been named the 2025 CAF Women’s National Team of the Year, capping off a spectacular year marked by dominance, resilience, and a record-extending continental triumph. The accolade was presented on Wednesday, November 19, at the 2025 CAF Awards held at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco. The recognition comes … Continue reading “Super Falcons wins national team of the year at CAF Awards 2025”
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has distributed a total of N2.094 trillion to the Federal Government, state governments, and local councils as revenue for October 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Bawa Mokwa, following FAAC’s November 2025 meeting … Continue reading “FAAC shares N2.09trn to FG, states, local councils as October revenue”
By Femi Bolaji Jalingo — Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Wednesday presented a N650 billion appropriation bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Tagged the “Budget of Demonstration,” the proposal places strong emphasis on infrastructure, energy, and social development, with a significant boost to capital expenditure. According to the … Continue reading “Kefas presents N650bn ‘Budget of Demonstration’ for 2026”
… couple arrested By Wole Mosadomi, Minna Minna – The Niger State Police Command has rescued six children from a human trafficking syndicate operating in different parts of the state over the past month. Among the suspects apprehended is a couple found with two of the trafficked children. In a recent operation, police operatives attached … Continue reading “Police rescue six children from human trafficking syndicate in Niger State”
By Enitan Abdultawab Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi says Nigeria’s failure to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup is “an absolute shame,” insisting that even winning the Africa Cup of Nations in December won’t make up for it. The former Chelsea midfielder insisted the Nigeria Football Federation board must resign immediately for failing … Continue reading “Winning AFCON won’t make up for 2026 World Cup miss – Mikel”
By Kingsley Omonobi The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has announced plans to recruit and train 24,000 soldiers to boost the operational capacity of the Nigerian Army amid escalating security challenges nationwide. Gen. Shaibu made the disclosure on Wednesday during an operational visit to the 1 Division, Nigerian Army, in Kaduna, … Continue reading “Insecurity: Army Chief reveals plan to recruit 24,000 soldiers”