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FG Drops Defamation Case Against Senator Natasha

The Federal Government has formally withdrawn the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The move ends a prosecution that sparked national debate on free speech. Read the full details.

Anthony Joshua's Driver in Court for Manslaughter

Kayode Adeniyi, driver for boxer Anthony Joshua, is in court for manslaughter and reckless driving following a fatal crash that killed two. Get the latest details on the case and the controversy surrounding the arrest.

Joshua's Driver Not Reckless, Son Defends Dad

Ifeoluwa Adeniyi defends his father, driver in Anthony Joshua's crash, citing brake failure. The driver faces manslaughter charges after two friends died. Full story here.

NJC: FJSC Handled Judge Qualification, Not Us

The National Judicial Council clarifies that the Federal Judicial Service Commission handled the initial screening of 62 judge applicants. It denies reports of a failed 'integrity test' and vows to probe the source of misinformation. Read the full details

Island Boy Franky Venegas Arrested in Florida

Franky Venegas of the viral Island Boys duo is back in jail in Florida on a drug paraphernalia charge. He was denied bond due to a prior firearm case. Read the full details.

Niger Recruits Forest Guards, Urges Discipline

Niger State Government has deployed the first batch of newly recruited forest guards. Governor Bago visited trainees, urging discipline in the fight against criminal elements in forests.

Federal Government Reopens 47 Unity Schools

The Federal Government has reopened the 47 Unity Colleges shut in November over insecurity. The Ministry of Education assures safety measures are in place. Read more.

FG Reopens 47 Unity Schools After Security Boost

The Federal Government has ordered the immediate reopening of 47 unity schools previously closed due to insecurity. Students have returned safely as academic activities resume nationwide.

Rob Reiner, Wife's Death Ruled Homicide, Son Charged

The cause of death for Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and his wife Michele has been formally revealed as 'multiple sharp force injuries.' Their son, Nick Reiner, faces murder charges. Read the latest on this tragic case.

ADC to Protest FG's N500bn Debt to Contractors, Pensioners

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) threatens to join ongoing protests by unpaid local contractors and pensioners. The party condemns the APC-led Federal Government's staggering debts, calling it insensitive governance.

Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy

Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.

Supreme Court Dismisses Osun's LG Funds Suit

Nigeria's Supreme Court has dismissed Osun State's suit to compel the Federal Government to release withheld local government allocations. Read the full details and implications of the verdict.

Two nabbed with narcotics in Ibadan security raid

A joint security operation in Ibadan's Orita-Challenge led to two arrests for narcotics and the dismantling of criminal hideouts. The action followed resident petitions over rising crime. Read the full details.

Court Shifts Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Trial to 2026

An FCT High Court has adjourned the criminal defamation case against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to February 2026. Read the full details of the court's ruling and the legal arguments presented.

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