Peter Obi contested the 2023 election because the Constitution permitted it, the electoral body accepted it, and the courts did not invalidate it. That is not...
Nasir El-Rufai is arraigned in Kaduna Federal High Court on corruption charges filed by ICPC, marking his first public appearance since February arrest.
Two Nigerian men who drugged, raped, and filmed a 15-year-old schoolgirl in south London have been sentenced to 21 years in prison. The judge said the...
The more powerful a government, the more obligated it is to restrain itself. By insisting upon preservation of the death penalty as required criteria in these...
My Lord acted as though he was in a setting where personal authority overrides everything—even beyond the structured limits of sharia courts—forgetting that in Nigeria the...
In the end, the oddity of this incident lies in how starkly it deviates from what a courtroom should be. The crudity lies in what it...
Court affirms citizens’ right to film police in public and orders officers to display identification, in a major boost for civil liberties.
Justice Muhammad Umar's reported demand may have been resisted in that moment, but the culture that made it possible still stands. And until that culture is...
A different, subtler threat arises with the weakening of judicial independence. The courts are the proper place to uphold constitutional supremacy. Today, however, in many jurisdictions...
An Ogun State Magistrate Court remands four student leaders over assault, harassment, and property destruction charges, while bail is set at ₦1 million each pending further...
Immigration Service begins probe into extortion allegations at Seme border, suspending top officers and urging public to report misconduct.
Police say a viral video claiming a terror attack in Abuja is false and misleading. A suspect has been arrested...
Eight persons have been confirmed dead following a late-night attack on Mbwelle village in Plateau State, residents say.
Motsepe denies corruption allegations as Senegal challenges CAF’s decision to strip them of the AFCON title and award it to...
Donald Trump warns Iran against imposing tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, saying oil will flow “with or...
Kamal Kharazi, who served as Iran’s foreign minister from 1997 to 2005, has died after injuries from recent attacks.
Afrika Bambaataa is dead at 68. The iconic DJ and hip-hop innovator leaves behind a legacy that shaped modern music...
The Congo central bank has announced a ban on foreign currency cash transactions, allowing only electronic use from 2027.
Mbappé tops the UCL scoring chart with 14 goals, with Kane on 11 and Gordon on 10 as the Golden...
Burna Boy’s songs have been removed from DJ playlists across Nigeria after an alleged altercation with DJ Tunez. Here’s what...
The World Bank says higher oil prices could significantly impact Nigeria’s economy, adding pressure on inflation through fuel, logistics, and...
Hansi Flick explains Yamal’s reaction, insisting the 18-year-old is still learning ahead of Barcelona’s Champions League tie.
UK blocks Kanye West from entering the country, forcing organisers to cancel the Wireless Festival and issue refunds to ticket...
If there's any lesson to be drawn from global trends it's this: left unchecked, digital lending at high cost not...
Arsenal take on Sporting in Lisbon as they seek redemption in Europe after a dip in form and several key...
Ex-Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey retires after struggling with injuries, concluding a career spanning top European clubs and international...
Mikel Arteta calls for resilience as Arsenal take on Sporting after back-to-back losses in domestic competitions.
FA Cup semi-finals are set, with Chelsea vs Leeds and Man City vs Southampton after dramatic quarter-final results.
After Italy’s World Cup exit, Canada launches a jersey swap campaign in Toronto to rally Italian-Canadian fans behind the hosts.