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House of Representatives subject new defence bills to public scrutiny
44+ min ago (344+ words) June 16, 2026 Joshua Egbodo Politics 0 The House of Representatives has initiated a public hearing on some innovative defence related bills in an effort to addressing evolving security threats. Speaker of the House," Abbas Tajudeen while declaring the event open on Monday…...
Corruption trial: absence of co-defendants forced El-Rufai's trial to new date
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (400+ words) June 16, 2026 Alabi Abdul Nigerian News 0 The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna Monday postponed the ongoing trial of former Kaduna state governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, to June 24, 2026, following the absence of two co-defendants in the matter. El-Rufai is standing trial…...
FG committed to strengthening border governance, security architecture - Official
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (439+ words) June 16, 2026 Helen Oji Nigerian News 0 The director general, National Boundary Commission, Surveyor Adamu A. Adaji, made this known on Monday in Abuja, during a'high level national workshop, adding that Nigerians should move beyond reactive measures and embrace coordinated approaches that integrate…...
Tinubu seeks northern traditional rulers' collaboration on security, national cohesion
1+ hour, 36+ min ago (468+ words) June 16, 2026 Benjamin Samson Nigerian News 0 Representing President Tinubu at the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers" Council (NTRC) in Dutse, Jigawa state, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, conveyed the president"s message to the gathering....
Onyeka Nwelue's 'Tokyo Spies' secures landmark Japanese deal, tops Amazon historical fiction chart - Blueprint Newspapers Limited
15+ hour, 1+ min ago (427+ words) June 15, 2026 Admin I Arts & Books 0 The novel has also surged to the number one position in Amazon's Historical Fiction category, marking a significant achievement for the award-winning writer. More than a commercial triumph, Tokyo Spies represents a bold artistic statement....
Elon Musk labels UK "Police State" over social media restriction
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (549+ words) June 15, 2026 Chizoba Ogbeche World Stage 0 Billionaire Entrepreneur, Elon Musk, has criticised United Kingdom plans to restrict social media usage, describing it as a "Police State. The controversy followed the UK governments announcement of sweeping measures aimed at restricting access to…...
Court adjourns El-rufai's case to June 24 2026
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (901+ words) June 15, 2026 Austine Agbo Emmanuel Judiciary 0 A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna State on Monday has again adjourned proceedings in the criminal trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, shifting further hearing in the high-profile corruption case to June…...
Court dismisses former minister Sadiya Farouq's application to set aside warrant of arrest
8+ hour, 11+ min ago (574+ words) June 15, 2026 Chizoba Ogbeche Security & Crime 0 Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja," Monday, dismissed an application filed by the counsel to former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, seeking to set aside…...
IGP Disu meets Jigawa governor, northern traditional rulers, seeks stronger partnership
8+ hour, 39+ min ago (543+ words) June 15, 2026 Chizoba Ogbeche Security & Crime 0 The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has called for deeper collaboration between traditional institutions, security agencies, and communities in advancing peace, unity, and development; just as he'assured officers and men of the Nigeria Police…...
El-rufai reruns to court as corruption trial continuestitle%
17+ hour, 19+ min ago (822+ words) June 15, 2026 Austine Agbo Emmanuel Judiciary 0 Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the continuation of proceedings in the corruption and financial misconduct cases instituted against him by the Independent…...