By Jumoke Olaitan The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) has expressed concern over what it described as the slow response by government authorities to rescue teachers and pupils recently kidnapped in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The association made this known in a statement jointlyContinue Reading
Centenary By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, June 1, 2026 (NAN) Mr Fidelis Anosike, Group Chief Executive Officer of Folio Communications Limited, says knowledge and innovation remains critical to Nigeria’s development. He made this known on Monday as the Daily Times commenced activities marking its 100th anniversary. The News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 3 for hearing in a suit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, seeking to stop Sen. David Mark and others from parading themselves as leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Joy Kaka Abuja, May 25, 2026 (NAN) A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Asokoro, sentenced a 22-year-old dleaner, Maryam Adewumi, to 20 years imprisonment for stabbing and causing the death of her 35-year-old boyfriend, Shallom Oliseh. The Commissioner of Police charged Adewunmi with culpable homicide punishable withContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 5, Salman-Dogo, has warned police officers in the zone against human rights violations, extortion and unlawful detention. Salman-Dogo also declared zero tolerance for misconduct within the force. He gave the warning on Thursday in Benin, during a seminarContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The National Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria, Dickson Akoh, has announced the commencement of a nationwide personnel re-validation exercise for officers and men trained by the organisation from 1998 to 2026. Akoh disclosed this on Wednesday during a news conference at the organisation’s headquarters inContinue Reading
By Mujidat Oyewole An Upper Area Court in Ilorin, on Wednesday directed Mr Mmala Uzochukwu and his wife, Mary to formally and legally dissolve their marriage before they can make certain claims. The presiding judges, Mr Sunday Adeniyi and Hammad Ajumonbi, held in a ruling that the court did notContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Okunade An Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded a 37-year-old man, Oluwafemi Lekan, in a correctional centre for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl. The Magistrate, Mrs Olubunmi Bamidele, ordered the remand of the defendant pending issuance of legal advice by the Office of the Director of Public ProsecutionContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening non-formal education as a pathway to job creation, youth empowerment and economic inclusion. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated this during a plenary at the ongoing World Education Forum (WEF) in London. The special plenary onContinue Reading
Mother seeks custody of daughter 4 years after alleged denial of access By Christiana Nicholas A mother, Firdausy Ibrahim, has filed a civil suit at an Upper Area Court, Mararaba Gurku, seeking custody of her six-year-old daughter who she says she last saw in 2022 when she was two yearsContinue Reading
