Niger closes air space over alleged ‘threat of intervention’

The military junta in the Niger Republic has closed the country’s airspace, warning that any attempt to violate it would meet with an “energetic and immediate response”.

Ladoja Absent As Makinde Re-Elevates 10 Ibadan High Chiefs To Kings

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State re-opened the record earlier set by late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, five years ago in the state by elevating the status of members of the Olubadan-in-Council to crown wearing high chiefs (kings). 

Civil war in Russia: You chose the wrong path, Russia will have a new President soon - Wagner mercenary Group says in response to Putin's speech.

Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin vowed Saturday to "go to the end" to topple the Russian military leadership and dethrone Vladimir Putin. Prigozhin's speech comes after Putin made a public speech on Saturday, June 24, saying his forces will clamp down on Wagner forces for committing treason.

Subsidy removal: See the new price list for petrol across the country

New petrol price list surfaces following the scrapping of fuel subsidy. According to the price listing, the price of petrol will now be between ₦488 and ₦557, depending on the location. 

Lori Iro Supreme Court dismisses PDP’s suit against Tinubu and Shettima over ‘double nomination’

The Peoples Democratic Party's lawsuit seeking the disqualification of Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima as preselectial and vice-preselectial candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on grounds of double nomination, has been dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Five Yoruba Nation agitators arrested after hijacking radio station in Ibadan

 

Oyo State Police Command has arrested five suspected Oodua Nation Agitators who hijacked Amuludun 99.1 FM in Moniya area of Ibadan, the state capital.

Atiku presents 118 exhibits in the case against Tinubu

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday, May 30, presented a total of 118 exhibits before the five-member panel of the Presidential Election Petition Court in his case against President Bola Tinubu. 

The tribunal admits results from seven states tendered by the Labour party

The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal has admitted some presidential election results presented by the Labour Party and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to support its claim against the victory of President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). 

Ex-US Intelligence Expert Warned UK About ekweremadu's Unexplained Wealth Before Organ Harvesting Case –Report

It noted that the plot could have been foiled if UK authorities had acted on his warnings about Ekweremadu and a dossier of material about his activities in Britain.

Charles III crowned King of England

Charles III was on Saturday, crowned the King of England. The coronation took place at London’s Westminster Abbey. 

Sonia Ekweremadu breaks silence after her parents are imprisoned for 10 years

Sonia, the daughter of a former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has spoken about her parents’ ordeal in the UK. 

UK places Nigeria, 53 other countries health workers on ‘red list-FULL LIST

The United Kingdom has placed Nigeria and 53 other countries on the red list of countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers.

Court nullifies appointment of MC Oluomo-led Parks and Garages committee, reinstates operation of RTEAN

Lagos State government’s appointment of a Caretaker Committee, known as Parks and Garages Administrators, has been nullified by a National Industrial Court.

INEC postpones governorship and state assembly elections to March 18

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reached a decision to postpone the governorship and state assembly elections. 

INEC lacked efficient planning and transparency during critical stages of the electoral process - EU Observers

European Union Observers have released a statement on what it uncovered in the just concluded presidential and National Assembly election held by the Independent National Electoral Commission. 

Lori Iro: Nigeria elections attempts to cause trouble will be crushed decisively – Lagos Police.

The Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, has warned that any attempt to instigate post-election violence, will be “crushed decisively”. Hundeyin made this known in a tweet on Sunday. 

Christian mother sues her four-year-old son's school for 'making him take part in LGBT parade'

A devout Christian who claims her four-year-old son was forced to take part in an LGBT pride parade is suing the school, Izzy Montagu, 38, said she was told by the headteacher of Heavers Farm Primary School in South Norwood, southeast London, that her son could not opt out of the event in June 2018.

Court awards N5million damages against singer Oxlade over leaked sex tape

The lady who dragged singer Ikuforijimi Olaitan Abdulrahman, aka Oxlade to court over their leaked sex tape, has been awarded N5m as damages by Justice Olalekan Oresanya of an Ikeja High Court.

Ondo Governor, Akeredolu Down With Blood Cancer

Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu is treating an ailment said to be blood cancer (leukaemia), sources told SaharaReporters on Tuesday.

Nigerian Communities, Markets In Sokoto Abandon Naira, Trade-In CFA Over Scarcity Of New Notes

Investigations showed that Illela, a border town with the Niger Republic and of about 105 kilometres from Sokoto, the capital city of Sokoto State, now has most of its traders and residents trading, selling and buying in CFA francs.