After what appears like a stalemate at the Court of Appeal, Ex-Major General UM Mohammed has headed to the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Appellate Court delivered on the 9th day of February, 2026. The senior officer’s appeal at the Court Appeal challenging his conviction by a Special Court Martial only succeeded in part before the Three man Panel. Gen UM Mohammed had appealed the Judgment of the Special Court Martial by the Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQ Gar) that convicted and sentenced him on allegations of misappropriation of funds belonging to a Private Limited Liability Company, Nigerian…
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Fighting a Police officer during arrest? Your express way to prison, avoid it whether he is on illegal duty or not. Many people believe that arguing, resisting, fighting a police officer or destroying evidence can provide a quick escape from a police encounter. In reality, these reactive behaviors often create new, independent offenses that are far more difficult to defend than the original allegation. Whether a police officer is arresting you illegally or you have not committed any offence, please avoid struggling or engaging a police officer in a fight. The worst is tearing or injuring…
Stakeholders on Tuesday in Abuja lauded the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) for its recent capacity-building workshop in Ibadan aimed at strengthening the role of non-state actors in electricity sector governance. The commendation came during a press briefing hosted by the Centre for Civil–Military Cooperation (CIMICO), following the three-day training programme held from February 26 to 28, 2026, with participation from civil societies, consumer protection groups, State Electricity Regulatory Commissions and Distribution Companies. Speaking at the press conference, CIMICO Centre Coordinator, Adams Otakwu, PhD, mni, said the Ibadan workshop marked an important shift toward structured engagement between regulators and organised…
The Benue State Government is seeking the approval of the Federal Government to set up a Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration centre for repentant local bandits in the state.The Director-General, Commission for Peace and Reconciliation, Josephine Habba, disclosed this on Monday while speaking with journalists in Makurdi.Habba stated that the request was necessary to rehabilitate some of the bandits who, by circumstances, found themselves as foot soldiers to bandits.According to her, the state had made a passionate request to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, for the setting up of a DDR centre for bandits of Benue origin.She further…
Terrorists suspected to be fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly attacked the Garahamojili military camp of the Nigerian Army in Adamawa State, killing at least two soldiers during a fierce gun battle. SaharaReporters gathered that the insurgents launched the assault on Sunday, engaging troops in a 20-minute firefight before overpowering the position. However, two soldiers were confirmed dead in the exchange, while an unspecified number of others may have sustained injuries. The attackers were said to have set parts of the camp ablaze, destroying structures and burning three military vehicles stationed within…
Ribadu TThe government of President Bola Tinubu paid a ransom of about N10 billion and released two top Boko Haram commanders to secure the release of St. Mary’s pupils, AFP reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. More than 300 pupils and staff were kidnapped last November. The report published on Monday alleged that the Nigerian government paid Boko Haram militants a ‘huge’ ransom of millions of dollars to free up to 230 children and staff the Islamic extremists kidnapped from a Catholic school in November. In addition to the ransom paid in millions of dollars…
Congressman Riley M. Moore Presents Official Report to the White House with Solutions to End Christian Persecution in Nigeria Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Riley M. Moore joined members of the House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs at the White House to formally present the comprehensive report outlining concrete actions to end the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and counter growing extremist violence in the region. The meeting follows President Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) on October 31, 2025. President Trump requested Congressman Moore and Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to…
A heavily pregnant woman who runs a bar in the Rantiya area of Jos South local government area of Plateau State, has been arrested by the state government for allegedly trafficking three young girls to Ghana for prostitution. The suspect, simply identified as Mrs. Yakubu, was paraded on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, SGEOC’s headquarters in Jos, alongside another woman and the rescued victims by Chairperson of the Commission, Olivia Dazyam. While briefing journalsits, Dazyam said the girls were rescued in Ghana and repatriated to Nigeria. Dazyam stated that…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday 18 February 2026 at the State House in Abuja, signed the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. Aside the contentious issue of electronic transmission of election results, the bill introduces some fundamental changes that bode profound positive tidings for the future of Nigeria’s democracy. Below is a simplified list of these changes: Abolition of indirect party primaries (aka Delegate System): Gone now are the days of delegates being corruptly induced with packs of dollar notes by candidates. With only direct primaries and consensus being valid, power is now solidly in…
2 Persons Accused Of Bankrolling Coup Against Tinubu Identified – Premium Times by fergie001: 6:10am Security agencies investigating the alleged coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu have identified two persons who allegedly funnelled N835 million through two private companies to bankroll the alleged conspiracy, PREMIUM TIMES can exclusively report. Former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva allegedly contributed the largest share of N785 million. Investigators alleged that the funds were transferred through Purple Waves Limited, an Abuja-based construction company. The firm’s secretary, John Ebokpo, has since been arrested by security operatives and remains in detention. Mr Sylva,…