Residents of Kubwa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the construction of roads, especially in the satellite towns by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, under the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. One of the residents, Prosper Onyenaucheya, who spoke during the minister’s inspection of the ongoing construction of Kubwa-Gbazango road, otherwise called Arab Road on Friday, praised the Federal Capital Territory Administration under the leadership of Wike, for prioritizing projects that directly impact communities. During the inspection, Wike expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the road projects, which include Karu…
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Residents of Mansur community in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State have begun returning to their homes following the clearance of bandits by troops of the Nigerian Army. The development was confirmed in a statement by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 33 Artillery Brigade, Lt. Oluwakemi Fagbolagun. The community had been deserted since February 26, 2026, after armed assailants invaded the area, forcing residents to flee. However, after nearly two months in displacement, villagers started returning on April 22. Fagbolagun said the attacks led to the abandonment of homes and disruption of farming activities across the community.…
No fewer than 20 persons have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack suspected to have been carried out by Boko Haram insurgents in Hambagda, a community near Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The victims, said to include fish farmers and wood loggers, were reportedly attacked on Thursday when an improvised explosive device believed to have been planted by the insurgents detonated along a route on the outskirts of Gwoza. Sources within the Civilian Joint Task Force disclosed that the incident occurred around 11am, throwing the community into panic. A member of the group, who spoke on condition…
Former Super Eagles forward, Michael Eneramo, has died after collapsing during a football match in Kaduna State. According to reports on Friday, the 40-year-old ex-international slumped while featuring in a game at the Angwan Yelwa pitch, located in the Television area of Kaduna. Eyewitness accounts indicated that Eneramo, who came on as a substitute in the second half, suddenly collapsed without any physical contact during play. He was subsequently rushed to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead. The late striker, who had retired from professional football, enjoyed a career that spanned clubs across Europe and Africa, including Beşiktaş J.K.,…
A High Court sitting in Lokoja has awarded N1bn in damages to former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, in a defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The judgment, delivered by Justice A. S. Ibrahim in suit number HCL/16/2023, was dated April 23, 2026, according to the Certified True Copy obtained on Friday. The court held that the claimant proved his case based on the balance of probabilities, resolving all issues for determination in his favour. Justice Ibrahim ruled that statements made by the defendant during a November 4, 2022 appearance on The Morning Show on Arise Television were defamatory and…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday restrained the Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Road Safety Corps from imposing fines or penalties on motorists for breaches of the Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Act without a valid court order. Delivering judgment, Justice Hauwa Joseph Yilwa held that although both agencies are empowered to enforce compliance with the insurance law, they lack the authority to sanction offenders by way of fines without recourse to the court. The ruling followed a suit instituted by a lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, challenging the powers of the enforcement agencies under the Act. Before proceeding…
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has ordered the remand of one Sulaima Abdullahi over alleged unlawful entry into a church premises with intent to commit a felony. The defendant was arraigned by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps, on a two-count charge bordering on unlawful entry. Prosecuting counsel, O.F. Baba, informed the court that the incident occurred on March 13, 2026, at about 5:30pm at the YGGM Church, located at Oke Padre, Oke Aruwa, in Ondo West Local Government Area. Baba alleged that Abdullahi unlawfully gained access to the church in…
The City Boy Movement, Okitipupa Local Government, successfully held a strategic meeting with the newly appointed Ward Coordinators across the thirteen (13) wards in the local government area. The meeting was convened to foster unity, strengthen coordination, and align grassroots mobilization efforts within the movement. Delivering the welcome address, the Local Government Coordinator warmly received the ward coordinators, congratulating them on their appointments and charging them to serve as worthy ambassadors of the movement. He emphasized discipline, commitment, and effective representation, while urging them to intensify grassroots mobilization as a key driver for the movement’s success. A major highlight of…
The Nigerian military on Friday inaugurated a General Court-Martial to try 36 personnel accused of involvement in an alleged plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The panel was constituted at the Defence Headquarters and inaugurated at the Scorpion Mess, Asokoro, Abuja, under tight security. Proceedings were held behind closed doors, with authorities citing the sensitive nature of the case. Journalists, including accredited defence correspondents who had earlier been invited, were denied access to the venue. Security operatives also prohibited the use of mobile phones, preventing documentation of the arrival of the defendants. The 36 accused personnel were…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the cost of issuing and replacing ATM debit and credit cards by 50 per cent to N1,500, while abolishing the N50 monthly maintenance charge on naira-denominated cards. The new charges were outlined in the apex bank’s exposure draft of the Guide to Charges by Banks and Other Financial Institutions, 2026, signalling a fresh review of banking tariffs aimed at reshaping electronic payment costs. Under the revised framework, customers will no longer pay monthly maintenance fees on naira debit or credit cards, a charge that previously attracted Value Added Tax. However, holders of foreign…