The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected a no-case submission by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, directing him to present his defence in the trial over the alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications belonging to National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the ruling on Monday, holding that evidence presented by
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 15 suspects, comprising 14 Chinese nationals and a Nigerian, over alleged illegal lithium processing activities in Ogere, Ogun State. In a statement released on Monday, the anti-graft agency disclosed that the arrests took place on Friday, October 23, 2026, during an operation conducted by operatives of
Nigeria’s reported Ebola index patient has been evacuated abroad for medical treatment aboard an air ambulance, according to a report by ARISE News. The evacuation reportedly occurred early Monday morning at the private jet terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, following the arrival of a convoy comprising three vehicles, including ambulances and
Binnari Attack: Death Toll Rises to 50 as Taraba Distributes Relief Materials The death toll from a suspected bandit attack on Binnari community in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State has risen to 50, according to community accounts, as the state government begins distributing relief materials to affected residents. The attack, which occurred
Bandits Kill Seven Vigilantes, Abduct Dozens in Zamfara Community Bandits have killed seven members of a local security outfit and abducted an unspecified number of residents during a prolonged attack on Kaura Namoda town in Zamfara State. The attackers reportedly invaded parts of the town around midnight on Friday, entering through an alternative route near
PAJUD Accuses Mike Igini of Political Grandstanding, Defends Tinubu, Amupitan The Progressives Alliance for Justice, Unity and Democracy (PAJUD) has accused former Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mike Igini, of attempting to discredit President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the leadership of the electoral body, describing his criticisms as politically motivated. The group,
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has petitioned the police over the alleged killing of a man inside a mosque in Oyo State, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident. The organisation condemned the reported killing and urged security agencies to identify those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice. The Commissioner of Police
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, clashed with an Arise Television presenter on Tuesday during a live interview after telling the anchor, “Let me educate you,” while defending the Federal Government’s road infrastructure projects. The exchange occurred during a discussion on the administration’s ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects, with questions raised about their execution,
Transport unions and petroleum marketers have urged the Federal Government to address inadequate refuelling facilities, limited access to financing and unreliable gas supply, warning that these challenges are slowing the adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) across Nigeria. The concerns were raised on Wednesday at the National CNG Adoption Conference in Abuja, where industry representatives
A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer, Usman Isah Ndamaka, has admitted that fear of being overpowered prevented him from opening a detention cell where 37 miners were reportedly trapped and died in Niger State. Ndamaka, who was in charge of the NSCDC detention facility in the state, made the admission on Wednesday