Defence Headquarters begins trial of 36 officers over alleged coup plot

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) today, April 24, commenced the trial of 36 military officers accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu.       The 36…

CBN increases ATM card issuance fee to N1,500 as it scraps maintenance charge

The Central Bank of Nigeria has increased the fee for the issuance or replacement of debit and credit cards from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500 as part of a revised framework governing…

Nigeria named among top 10 countries facing global food crisis

Nigeria and nine other countries now account for two-thirds of people facing acute food insecurity globally, a UN-backed yearly report said Friday, April 24.   The 2026 Global Report on…

US offers $10 million reward for Iraqi armed group leader

The US State Department is offering up to $10 million for information on the leader of the “Iran-aligned” Iraqi armed group Kataeb Sayyid al-Shuhada (KSS), which Washington designates as a…

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to stand trial for crimes against Humanity

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) unanimously confirmed charges of crimes against humanity against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday. The three-judge panel determined there are “substantial grounds”…

“Poor health condition” stalls arraignment of popular Nnewi-based native doctor, Mmuo Mmili Afulu Anya

The arraignment of Nnewi-based native doctor, Ikechukwu Ezenagu, popularly known as “Mmuo Mmili Afulu Anya”, has been adjourned to 3rd June, 2026, after the Anambra State High Court in Awka…

Ex-Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo dies after collapsing during match

Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, has di£d aged 40.   Eneramo was reported to be playing a football match at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of…

Woman accused of killing her two ex-husbands hours apart

Prosecutors in Florida, United States, are seeking the d3ath penalty against a woman accused of k!lling both of her ex-husbands on the same day.       Susan Avalon faces…

FIFA dismisses calls for Italy to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

FIFA has issued a response to suggestions that Italy should replace Iran at the World Cup due to the US and Israel’s war against Iran.   US special envoy Paolo…

Man deliberately infected 15-year-old boy with HIV after meeting him on Grindr

A man described by prosecutors as a “dangerous offender” has been jailed for life after deliberately infecting multiple partners with HIV and committing a series of serious offences, including r@pe.…