Africa records over 61,000 mpox cases, seeks treatment options
• Africa reports 61,383 mpox cases and 296 deaths across 32 countries since 2024 • Africa CDC partners Emergent BioSolutions to support continent-wide clinical trials • MOSA trial targets effective…
NAF Pounds Terrorists in Borno’s Timbuktu Triangle, Records Fresh Success
NAF, under Operation HADIN KAI, conducts precision airstrikes at Abbaga Jiri in Borno State. Intelligence-led operation destroys terrorist structures and logistics within the Timbuktu Triangle. Joint air–land offensive cripples terrorists,…
Industrial Court stops resident doctors’ strike ahead of January 12
National Industrial Court restrains Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from striking starting January 12, 2026 Interim injunction granted ex parte following suit by Federal Government and Attorney General of…
Nigerian Man in Malaysia Sentenced to Death for Killing Four-Year-Old Boy
Nigerian man sentenced to death in Malaysia Four-year-old boy thrown from third floor Court rejects insanity and drug defence Additional jail terms for sexual assault and violence A Malaysian-based Nigerian, Ibekwe…
FG bans graduation for non-final classes, mandates reusable textbooks
Federal Government bars graduation ceremonies for pre-Primary 6, JSS3, and SSS3 students to reduce costs Introduces reusable, high-quality textbooks lasting 4–6 years, limiting new purchases and promoting sustainability Implements uniform…
Customers to receive refunds for failed airtime, data purchases within 30 seconds – NCC
Customers to receive refunds for failed airtime and data purchases within 30 seconds NCC, CBN introduce 30-second refund framework for failed airtime and data purchases. Exceptions apply for pending transactions,…
INEC urges Lagos residents to participate in second phase of voter registration
INEC calls on Lagos residents to take part in the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Second phase runs from January 5 to April 17, 2026, across LGAs…
National Assembly Proposes Amendment To End Election Petitions Before Swearing-In
Constitutional amendment aims to conclude all election petitions before officials are sworn in. Supreme Court to handle presidential petitions; Court of Appeal to handle governorship disputes. Tribunals to deliver judgments…
Court Grants Malami, Wife, Son ₦500m Bail Each With Strict Conditions
A Federal High Court in Abuja granted former AGF Abubakar Malami and two family members ₦500 million bail each. Sureties must present landed property in Asokoro, Maitama or Gwarinpa, while…
Court Jails Ex-Lagos Director 29 Months Over N48.9m Bank Theft
Former Lagos education director jailed for bank theft. Court finds N48.9 million illegally withdrawn from Access Bank. Judge says convict showed no remorse for the crime. Court orders full restitution…