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I Rejected Al Jazeera's Private Apology, Case Now in Court' " Bwala
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (908+ words) Speaking when he featured on an episode of The Morayo Show published on Wednesday, Bwala said the network admitted it should have informed him beforehand that his credibility and past comments about President Bola Tinubu would form part of the…...
You Can't Solve Nigeria's Problems Alone' " Ndume Tells Tinubu
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (827+ words) Speaking with State House correspondents in Abuja on Thursday after meeting Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Ndume said he had requested an audience with the president, who granted the meeting immediately. "I actually sought the audience, and I was immediately…...
Repatriation of Undocumented Migrants is Voluntary - S'Africa President
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (224+ words) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasized that the ongoing repatriation of undocumented foreign nationals is strictly voluntary and conducted in partnership with affected governments and international refugee agencies. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Ramaphosa addressed mounting concerns…...
Tinubu asks senate to repeal, re-enact criminal justice act "to tackle trial delays
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (383+ words) President Bola Tinubu has asked the senate to consider and pass a bill seeking to repeal the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), 2015, and re-enact it as the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2026, to address challenges affecting the effective administration…...
Tinubu declines assent to procurement institute, raw materials bills over legal, drafting flaws
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (318+ words) President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026, citing constitutional, legal and drafting concerns. In his letter on the…...
Interpol arrests 5, 811 suspects, intercepts $293m in anti-scam operation across 97 countries
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (306+ words) In a statement published on Interpol's website, the global policing organisation said the raids, codenamed "Operation First Light 2026, were carried out between January 15 and April 30, 2026. Interpol said the operation "focused on combatting social engineering scams and associated money laundering activities....
Ex-CCT Chairman Umar Pleads Not Guilty to Corruption, Remanded in Abuja
22+ hour, 18+ min ago (226+ words) The immediate past Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, has pleaded not guilty to four counts of alleged corruption filed against him by the Federal Government. Umar was arraigned before Justice Peter Kekemeke of the FCT…...
Only Courageous Politicians Can Join ADC " Tambuwal
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (242+ words) Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has declared that only courageous politicians who prioritise public service over personal interests possess the qualities needed to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC)." Tambuwal made the statement on Wednesday while welcoming the…...
FG Moves to Adopt 112 as Nigeria's Single Emergency Number
21+ hour, 3+ min ago (246+ words) The Federal Government has announced plans to implement 112 as Nigeria's nationwide emergency telephone number, aiming to unify and strengthen the country's emergency response system. The initiative was disclosed in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President…...
Nigeria Needs Federal Rapid Response Police Force " Ex-Israel PM
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (262+ words) Former Israeli Prime Minister, Ehud Barak, has advised the Nigerian government to establish a central rapid deployment police unit that can reinforce state police commands during emergencies. Speaking in an interview with Arise Television, Barak said Nigeria's newly adopted state…...