Deputy Editor of the Champion Newspaper, Bisiriyu Olaoye, died 72 hours after his 64th birthday. He was, according to an update on his verified Facebook page, born on February 9, 1961. A report by Platforms Africa said that Olaoye died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 and that his remains had …

THE Imo House of Assembly, on Thursday, recalled four members suspended in July 2024, for allegedly plotting to impeach the Speaker, Mr Chike Olemgbe. The members are Mr Dominic Ezerioha (APC-Oru West), Mr Samuel Otuibe (APC-Ahiazu Mbaise), Mr Chidiebere Ogbunikpa (APC-Okigwe) and Mr Henry Agbasonu (APC-Ezinihitte Mbaise). The members were …

A 34-year-old man, Amos Fidelis, on Thursday appeared before an A Magistrates’ Court Fidelis, whose address was not provided, is facing a two-count charge of shop breaking and stealing, to which he pleaded not guilty. The Prosecutor, Insp Olasunkanmi Bamikole, told the court that the defendant committed the offences with …

A group of 200 Chinese citizens suspected of involvement in fraud returned to China under the escort of Chinese police on Thursday after being repatriated from Myawaddy in Myanmar. The suspects were first sent to Thailand’s Mae Sot, which shares a border with Myawaddy, before being flown back to China …

THE National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) is scaling up its engagement with National Orientation Agency (NOA) to drive home its environmental message and promptly deliver early warnings to avert disaster in the country. Addressing a press conference on the achievements of the agency in the last one …

An international human rights organisation, Advocates Sans Frontiers (ASF) France in Nigeria, with support from the European Union through its e-RIGHTS platform, has called on the federal government to promote cyber friendly space in secondary schools across the country. In a mission to strengthen e-Rights in Nigeria, ASF France under …

A 30-year-old woman, Rosemary Chukwudi, on Wednesday, appeared before an Asaba Magistrates’ Court, over alleged breach of peace. Chukwudi is standing trial before the Magistrate, Mrs Edith Anumodu, on a charge of causing breach of peace. She, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Mrs Susan John, told …

THE Nigerian Senate reacting to the alleged funding of terrorism in Nigeria by the United States Agency for International Development USAID, Wednesday summoned Security Intelligence Chiefs for investigation and veracity of the allegation by Perry Scott of the United States parliament. The resolution followed an Order of Urgent National Security …

RESIDENTS of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commended Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike  for opening the newly constructed Karmo District Market for business. Some of the residents, especially those living around the Karmo district, including traders, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sideline of …

THE Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has emphasised the importance of enhancing sensitisation and advocacy for the Safe School Project across the country. NSCDC’s Zonal Commandant in Sokoto State, Mr Muhammad Bello, said this at the opening of the training organised for project coordinators from Sokoto, Kebbi and …