Blog - Page 19 of 1251 - News Desk Nigeria

Court Remands Gololo Over Alleged Cyberstalking Of Akpabio

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Federal High Court remands retired General Garba Gololo in Kuje prison over alleged cyberstalking and defamatory video claims. A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of retired Major General Garba Gololo at the Kuje Correctional Centre after he pleaded not guilty to a seven-count charge bordering on...

Military Goes After Marabout Providing Spiritual Protection To Terrorists In Forests

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Military says troops arrested suspected spiritualists linked to terrorists and uncovered illegal Biafran currency operations. The Nigerian military has stepped up operations against marabouts and spiritualists accused of helping terrorists and bandits hiding in forests across the country. The military also said it would move against illegal currency operations in...

Nigerian Army Strengthens Partnership With TETFund On Armament Technology, Drone Warfare

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Nigerian Army and TETFund agree to expand research on weapons technology and drone systems for military use. The Nigerian Army has deepened its partnership with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to support research in armament technology and drone warfare. The move is aimed at boosting local innovation, training, and...

Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results, Alleges Widespread Disenfranchisement

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Amaechi rejects ADC presidential primary results, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice during the exercise. Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the party’s presidential primaries, alleging widespread voter disenfranchisement and electoral malpractice....

NUJ FCT, Police Pensions Pledge Media Partnership to Tackle Pension Misinformation

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

The Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Council and the Nigeria Police Pensions Limited have pledged stronger collaboration to improve public awareness on pension administration, promote transparency and address misinformation surrounding police pensions in Nigeria. Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, stated this during a courtesy visit by journalists...

BREAKING: Owo church attack: Court reserves judgment

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

*DSS urges maximum punishment for terrorism A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday reserved judgment in the trial of five men accused of masterminding the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. This followed the conclusion of final arguments by the prosecution...

Angwa Rukuba Attack: DSS-Held Suspects Get Approval to Call Defence Witnesses

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

The Plateau State High Court sitting in Jos, on Tuesday, granted leave to four persons standing trial for their roles in the deadly Angwa Rukuba attacks, to each produce five defence witnesses. On Palm Sunday of 2026, an unspecified number of gunmen attacked Angwa Rukuba in Jos North LGA of...

Wike: Fubara Agreed Not To Seek Second Term To Avoid Impeachment

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Wike says agreement to halt impeachment required Fubara to abandon any bid for re-election in Rivers State. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ascribed the withdrawal of the Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race to an agreement with factions...

NCAA Halts Move To Deny Services To Indebted Airlines

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 20260

NCAA suspends enforcement action against indebted airlines as operators dispute debt claims and demand changes to payment system. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Monday announced the temporary suspension of its planned enforcement of the “no pay, no service” directive against airlines with outstanding statutory remittances, citing ongoing consultations and...

Court Grants Tunde Ayeni N200m Bail In Alleged N15.7bn Fraud Trial

NewsDeskNgMay 26, 2026May 26, 20260

Court grants former Skye Bank chairman bail despite EFCC opposition in alleged multi-billion naira fraud prosecution case. A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has admitted former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Skye Bank Plc, Mr. Tunde Ayeni, to bail in the sum of N200 million,...

First Lady Tinubu Says Judiciary Central To Sustaining Rule Of Law In Democratic Society

Falana Raises Alarm Over Democracy, Security Threats Ahead Of 2027 Polls

30,000 Retired Officers Urge Tinubu To Sign Police Exit Bill, Threaten Fresh Nationwide Protest

Court Remands Gololo Over Alleged Cyberstalking Of Akpabio

Military Goes After Marabout Providing Spiritual Protection To Terrorists In Forests

Nigerian Army Strengthens Partnership With TETFund On Armament Technology, Drone Warfare

Amaechi Rejects ADC Presidential Primary Results, Alleges Widespread Disenfranchisement

NUJ FCT, Police Pensions Pledge Media Partnership to Tackle Pension Misinformation

BREAKING: Owo church attack: Court reserves judgment

Angwa Rukuba Attack: DSS-Held Suspects Get Approval to Call Defence Witnesses

Wike: Fubara Agreed Not To Seek Second Term To Avoid Impeachment

NCAA Halts Move To Deny Services To Indebted Airlines

Court Grants Tunde Ayeni N200m Bail In Alleged N15.7bn Fraud Trial