The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge at the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting a coup to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The defendants include 16 military officers, among them a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and others who were arrested on October…
As the 2027 general election approaches, actor Yul Edochie has expressed the view that Peter Obi cannot become President of Nigeria at this time. In a post shared on social media on April 21, Edochie claimed that any political party Obi joins would “scatter,” adding that his current involvement with the African Democratic Congress (ADC)…
Wolverhampton Wanderers, popularly known as Wolves, have been officially relegated from the Premier League after West Ham United played out a goalless draw with Crystal Palace on Monday night. The encounter at Selhurst Park ended 0–0, with West Ham earning a vital point in their fight for survival. The result sealed Wolves’ fate, as…
A senior United States delegation has held talks with Cuban government officials in Havana as President Donald Trump’s administration ramps up pressure on the island nation to adopt sweeping reforms amid its deepening economic crisis. The visit marks one of the highest-level engagements between both countries in nearly a decade and comes as Washington tightens…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested Awwalu Aliyu over the alleged murder of his ex-wife in Taura Local Government Area of the state. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna A. Yahaya, disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday, April 20, 2026. The victim’s lifeless body was discovered on April 3, 2026, on…
Suspected kidnappers have abducted a young man identified as Nanmwa Turfa in Plateau State. Turfa was reportedly taken while returning home from Bokkos Local Government Area after sitting for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination. His abductors are said to be demanding a ransom of N20 million for his release. In a related…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected logistics courier linked to Boko Haram/ISWAP in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State. The suspect, identified as Chari Kura, a native of Gajiram in Nganzai LGA, was apprehended around 6:20 p.m. on April 20, 2026, at the Charlie 19 area of Monguno town. According to…
The Lagos state Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, says anyone is free to record a police officer carrying out his duty. During an interview with News Central. the Lagos police boss also reiterated a standing order against police officers searching the phones of Nigerians. ‘’We do not entertain any fear of anyone recording us.…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted nine exhibits in the ongoing trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and their son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged money laundering. The defendants face a 16-count charge brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which accuses them…
