S’Court restores death sentence for Abuja woman who killed her husband despite presidential pardon

The Supreme Court on Friday overturned a pardon granted by President Bola Tinubu to Maryam Sanda, an Abuja-based housewife who was sentenced to death by hanging in 2020 for killing…

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Confusion! Bayelsa govt silent as PDP announces deputy gov’s death

Uncertainty has trailed reports announcing the alleged death of Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, following conflicting statements from political stakeholders. Earlier on Thursday, Ewhrudjakpo reportedly collapsed and was…

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Foreign minister confirms Nigerian soldiers still in Burkina Faso after forced aircraft landing

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has confirmed that the Nigerian soldiers aboard an aircraft that made a forced landing in Burkina Faso remain in the country. Tuggar gave the…

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