The Nigeria Police have confirmed that no ransom was paid for the release of the 20 medical students who were kidnapped in Benue State on August 15, 2024. The students, from the University of Jos and the University of Maiduguri, were rescued through
Twenty medical students kidnapped in Benue State have been rescued in a successful operation coordinated by the National Security Adviser’s office. The rescue mission, which involved the police, DSS, military personnel, and support from the Benue State government, marks a significant victory against
The Supreme Court on Friday confirmed the election of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected governor of Kogi State. In a unanimous decision, the five-member panel dismissed the appeal filed by Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic
Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Kogi State, was attacked by suspected hoodlums loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) shortly after the Supreme Court upheld the election of Usman Ododo as the state’s governor. The attack occurred on
The Supreme Court has confirmed Hope Uzodimma’s re-election as the governor of Imo State, dismissing appeals from both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP). The five-member panel, in a unanimous decision on Friday, ruled that the appeals filed by
Simon Ekpa, leader of the Biafra Republic Government In-Exile (BRGIE), has issued a stern warning of a 30-day lockdown on all Nigerian government offices in the South-East, starting from August 28 to September 26, 2024. The move, according to Ekpa, is in response
Justice Olukayode Ariwoola officially retired as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Thursday after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. During his valedictory speech at the Supreme Court complex in Abuja, Ariwoola highlighted one of his final actions as CJN: the signing
President Bola Tinubu will swear in Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) today, August 23, 2024, at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja. Justice Kekere-Ekun will take over from Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who officially retired on Thursday
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has issued a stark warning of a nationwide strike if the police proceed with the detention of its President, Comrade Joe Ajaero. Backed by major unions including the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the National Union of
A Chinese firm, Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, has seized another Nigerian jet in Canada, intensifying the ongoing $70 million arbitration dispute between the company and the Nigerian government. The latest seizure involves a Bombardier 6000 type BD-700-1A10 aircraft, following a Quebec court