The Guinea-Bissau Coup escalated Wednesday as soldiers detained President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, suspended state institutions and seized control of the fragile West African nation just days after a contested election.
Abba Kyari insists he properly declared all assets, including his wife’s, as he continues his defence in the NDLEA’s non-disclosure trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
The FRSC has confirmed three deaths in a Gombe road accident on the Gombe–Yola Road, urging motorists to avoid night driving, reduce speed, and prioritise safety.
The Nigerian Army has recorded major operational success across multiple theatres within 24 hours, disrupting terror networks, rescuing victims, arresting suspects, and dismantling illegal operations in coordinated missions nationwide.
The Federal Government has clarified that there is no nationwide Open Grazing Ban, countering widespread claims suggesting otherwise. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Ministry of Livestock Development, officials explained that Nigeria is pursuing a gradual transition to ranching rather than implementing an outright ban. The government urged the public and the media to avoid misinformation, as only state-level laws currently regulate grazing in specific regions.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed September 29, 2026, for judgment in a suit seeking to compel the police to reopen investigations into the death of singer Mohbad, as an NGO argues that critical aspects of the case remain unresolved.
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over 6,981 parcels and 62 sacks of marijuana seized in Ogun State to the NDLEA, reinforcing efforts to combat drug trafficking, border crimes, and illicit trade across Nigeria.
Inspector-General of Police have praised the newly inaugurated DNA Centre in Enugu, describing it as a game-changing facility that will strengthen crime investigation, prosecution, forensic science, and justice delivery across Nigeria.
Nollywood actors and filmmakers will participate in the 2026 Windsor International Black Film Festival in Canada, creating new opportunities for international exposure, talent representation, cultural exchange, co-productions, and global industry partnerships.