The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the 12-year prison sentence handed to Dauda Sani Haladu for raping his 15-year-old domestic worker in Abuja. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, describing the judgment as a landmark victory in the fight against sexual and gender-based violence. According to the agency, the apex court delivered its final judgment on May 8, 2026, upholding the conviction and sentence earlier imposed by an FCT High Court presided over by Justice M.A. Nasir in 2021. NAPTIP stated that the incident occurred on March…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of retired Major General Adeyinka A. Famadewa as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and signed by the Head of Information and Public Relations, Chris Ugwuegbulam, on Monday. According to the statement, the appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening internal security coordination, enhancing intelligence-driven operations, and improving inter-agency collaboration in tackling emerging security threats across the country. The circular conveying the appointment was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the…
Justice Maryann Anineh of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has revoked the bail granted to former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman and issued a bench warrant for his arrest over his failure to appear in court for his ongoing trial. The ruling was delivered on Monday, May 11, 2026, during proceedings in the alleged N31.07 billion fraud case instituted against the former minister and seven others by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Mamman has reportedly remained out of circulation since May 7, 2026, when Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, convicted…
Police in Malawi have arrested nine additional suspects over allegations of spreading false information linked to claims of disappearing private parts, amid growing panic in parts of the country. According to a statement issued by the National Police Deputy Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Alfred Chimthere, the suspects were arrested after reporting on May 10, 2026 that their genitals had allegedly vanished after physical contact with other individuals. The incidents, which police described as false, are connected to ongoing rumours and superstitious beliefs circulating in Nsanje and Chikwawa districts regarding alleged magical acts. Police said all the complainants were referred to…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the appointment of Prof. Bukar Muhammad Usman as the pioneer Executive Chairman of the newly established Zakkat and Waqf Collection and Distribution Commission. The Commission, which became operational in 2025 following the passage of its enabling law by the State Assembly and the Governor’s subsequent assent, is mandated to oversee the collection, administration, and equitable distribution of Zakkat and Waqf across the state. The appointment of the Executive Chairman is in accordance with the powers conferred on the Governor under Section 4 (1) and (2) of the Commission’s Law, 2025. Prof.…
Tsohon ministan sadarwa na Najeriya Farfesa Isa Ali Pantami ya yi ƙarin haske kan dalilin da ya sa ya taɓa mayar da akwatin zaɓensa zuwa Abuja daga Gombe. A hirarsa da gidan talabijin na TVC a yau Lahadi, Pantami wanda ɗaya ne daga cikin masu neman tikitin takarar gwamnan jihar Gombe a zaɓen 2027, ya kuma yi tsokaci kan zargin da ake masa na watsi da lamuran jam’iyyar ta APC na tsawon lokaci. Pantami ya ce ya maida akwatin zaɓensa zuwa Abuja ne a shekarar 2019 saboda muƙamin da ya riƙe na shugaban hukumar NITDA a lokacin, kuma yana daga…
The Kano State Government has received the Award of Excellence from the National Examinations Council (NECO) in recognition of its outstanding support for candidate sponsorship and registration in the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Kano State emerged as the Second Best Outstanding State in the sponsorship and registration of a high number of candidates for two consecutive academic sessions—2023/2024 and 2024/2025. The award was presented on Thursday, May 7, 2026, during the grand finale of NECO’s 25th Anniversary celebration held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. The event brought together education stakeholders, policymakers, and dignitaries from across the country to…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration in safeguarding public health, enhancing consumer protection, and reducing regulatory overlaps between both agencies. The agreement is expected to improve coordination in regulatory enforcement, information sharing, and joint investigations, with the ultimate goal of ensuring safer products and a more effective consumer protection framework across Nigeria. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, described the MoU as a strategic framework designed to deepen synergy…
Amnesty International has welcomed the directive issued on 8 May 2026 by the Inspector-General of Police ordering a formal investigation into the enforced disappearance of government critic, Abubakar Idris (Dadiyata). According to consistent eyewitness accounts, Dadiyata’s wife reported that he was abducted from his home by two armed men who concealed their faces. The development has renewed attention on one of Nigeria’s most high-profile unresolved disappearance cases. The decision to refer the matter to the Police Monitoring Unit follows multiple petitions alleging the involvement of serving police officers in the incident. Amnesty International says the investigation must be conducted in…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Kano/Jigawa Area Command, has conducted a sensitisation exercise aimed at strengthening compliance with Customs processes and procedures among stakeholders operating within the Command. This was disclosed in a press release signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Tahir Balarabe. According to the statement, the event was attended by the Zonal Coordinator, Zone B, Nsikan Umoh, alongside key stakeholders involved in trade and Customs operations within the Command. Speaking during the sensitisation exercise, the Acting Customs Area Controller of the Kano/Jigawa Area Command, Usman Adamu, commended stakeholders for their cooperation and level of compliance since his assumption…