NAIRA REDESIGN: Kogi govt orders arrest of persons, businesses rejecting old naira notes

The Kogi State Government on Friday ordered the arrest and prosecution of individuals and businesses rejecting the old naira notes.

Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to end years of hostilities in deal mediated by China

Saudi Arabia and Iran announced on Friday, March 10 that they have agreed to reestablish diplomatic ties after seven years of hostility- a deal between the regional arch-rivals that could have wide-ranging implications for the Middle East.

Don’t focus on court case, back LP guber candidates in Abia, Cross River, Enugu – Primate Ayodele to Obi

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele on Friday, urged the Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi not to focus on court cases.

See VIDEO as shooter kills 7 at Jehovah’s Witnesses center in Germany

A shooter has killed seven people at a Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Hamburg, Germany on Friday, March 10, according to German police.

Only INEC can determine mode of collating, transmitting election results - Court rules

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that it is only the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that is empowered by law to determine the mode of collating and transmitting election results.

Boko Haram kills 26 in Borno attacks

Boko Haram have killed 26 people including a policeman and fishermen in separate but surprise attacks in Borno’s towns.

Transport minister orders investigation into BRT Bus and Train mishap

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Mu’azu Sambo has expressed sadness over the train mishap which occurred in the on Thursday in Lagos State.

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Presidency says June 12, 1993, saga won’t repeat itself

The Presidency yesterday ruled out annulment of the presidential and National Assembly elections of February 25 allegedly characterised by irregularities, saying it won’t allow June 12, 1993, saga to repeat itself.

UK prosecutors accuse Ekweremadu of flying young man to UK to harvest organ because "he didn't want his family members to face transplant risk"

UK prosecutors in the case against Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, have accused him of bringing a street trader to the UK to harvest his kidney because it was “far better to buy one” than find a family member to donate the organ, a court has heard on Thursday, March 9.

Mexican cartel issues apology letter for kidnapping and killing Americans; claim they have handed over their members responsible for the attack

Five Gulf Cartel assassins who kidnapped four Americans and killed two have been tied up and dumped in the street by narco bosses.

INEC explains reason Governorship, State Assembly elections were postponed

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given reasons it postponed the governorship election by one week.

TRAGIC!!! ISWAP massacres 26 fishermen in Borno State

At least 26 persons suspected to be fishermen were shot dead in an attack by suspected Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) militants in Gamborun Ngala local government area of Borno, security. Sources said last Wednesday night.

Tragedy as Dad shoots wife, teen son, and himself in apparent murder-suicide in New Jersey

A New Jersey dad shot his wife, his teen son and then himself in their home, according to a local report. 

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s children, Archie and Lilibet, now have royal titles

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, now have royal titles despite the couple’s exit from the British royal family.

2023 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: Tinubu secures Appeal Court’s order to inspect presidential election materials

The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday evening granted permission to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu to have direct access to the server of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to inspect all materials used for the February 25 presidential election.

Organ Trafficking: "Everybody was taking advantage of my daughter's ill health" - Ekweremadu tells court he thought he was being scammed by doctors

Embattled former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, who is facing charges of organ trafficking, on Tuesday March 7, told the court that he thought was being "scammed" by doctors, BBC reported. 

ECOWAS to confer ‘Democracy Icon Award’ on President Buhari

The Economic Community of West African States, (ECOWAS) says it will honour President Muhammadu Buhari with an award in recognition of his achievements in the defence and promotion of democracy in the sub-region.

CBN reveals that old and new notes are legal tender

The Central Bank of Nigeria said that both old and new notes are now legal tender.

One dead, 2 cars, 5 tricycles set ablaze in Enugu State following continuation of sit-at-home in the SE

One person was reportedly set ablaze inside his Sienna car when gunmen stormed the Abakpa area of the Enugu metropolis at about 5:30 am, yesterday.

Diphtheria, deadly throat ailment kills 61 in Kano

61 lives have been lost so far after Kano State was hit by a deadly outbreak of diphtheria infection.

Indonesia Landslide Kills 15 with dozens feared missing

At least 15 people were killed and dozens feared missing after torrential rains and landslides battered one of Indonesia’s outermost islands, the country's disaster officials have said.

Gov. Soludo denies plot to assassinate Peter Obi after Nigeria elections

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has countered the allegation linking him to a plot on the life of Peter Obi.

Tragedy as Bandits kill DPO in Zamfara State

A Divisional Police Officer in Maru town, Maru Local Government area of Zamfara State, SP Kazeem Raheem, was reportedly killed by bandits in the early hours of Saturday, March 4.

I planned to Japa before winning Edo Reps election – Edo Lawmaker-elect who won on the platform of Labour party speaks

Esosa Iyawe, a 40-year-old graduate of Benson Idahosa University, who was elected as the member representing the Oredo Federal Constituency of Edo State in the House of Representatives during the February 25 National Assembly elections has said he had planned to relocate to another country before winning the election. 

1,250 Boko Haram terrorists and family members surrender to Nigerian troops after rival ISWAP killed 200 fighters, women, children in Borno

At least 1,250 fleeing Boko Haram fighters and their family members have surrendered to Nigerian troops in Borno State in the last seven days following a deadly clash with the rival Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) that claimed over 200 lives.

Tragedy in Philippines, as Governor and five others shot dead

A provincial governor in the central Philippines and five others have been shot dead by unknown gunmen in the latest attack against local politicians.

2023: Labour Party clinches Six Senate and 34 House of Representatives seats

Following the just concluded National Assembly members election, the Labour Party (LP) secured six Senate and 34 House of Representatives seats. 

Court grants labour party order compelling INEC to transmit results electronically from polling unit in governorship and house of assembly elections

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted leave to Labour Party and 41 others to apply for Judicial Review and Mandamus Orders compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to directly and electronically upload results from the polling units in the state to the INEC Results Viewing Portal (IReV) for the governorship and house of assembly election.