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A married father of two has been exposed in Kenya for allegedly posing as a Catholic priest and conducting religious activities in several parishes in Turkana County. The post Married father of two exposed for posing as Catholic priest appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
An Ecuadorian court has sentenced former President Lenin Moreno to five years in prison for accepting bribes linked to the construction of the country’s largest hydroelectric dam. The post Ecuador ex-president bags five-year jail term over $76m bribery scandal appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Two people have been confirmed dead following an attack at IMAX Cinemas in Lekki, Lagos State, Friday night, August 29, after a man wielding a machete and knife reportedly stormed the premises. The post Two dead as machete-wielding man storms IMAX cinema in Lekki appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Two residents have been rescued from the rubble of a collapsed one-storey building located at Kubwa 2/2 by Yellow Pages, Abuja. The post Two Rescued From Rubble As Building Collapses In Abuja appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
No fewer than 19 candidates have been listed to contest the Sokoto State governorship election scheduled for 2027, according to the list displayed by the Independent National Electoral Commission at its state office on Saturday. The post 19 candidates to contest Sokoto gov seat in 2027 appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Luanda, Angola, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union. The post Shettima departs Abuja for AU summit in Angola appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Federal Government has graduated the first batch of technicians and other experts trained to convert petrol-powered vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Borno State. The post NADDC trains 50 technicians on CNG conversion for Borno appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Nigerian Red Cross Society, Sokoto Branch, in partnership with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, has donated 700 cartons of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food to the Sokoto State Government to support efforts to combat malnutrition among vulnerable children. The post Red Cross donates 700 cartons of therapeutic food to Sokoto govt appeared first on Newswire Law…
The Edo State Government has issued transmission and distribution licences to CCETC Ogua Energy Limited as it expresses confidence that the 100-megawatt power project in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state will be completed this year. The post Edo issues licences for 100MW power project, targets December completion appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Independent National Electoral Commission has unveiled 12 governorship candidates and their running mates for the 2027 Kwara State governorship election, formally setting the stage for the contest ahead of the general elections. The post INEC unveils 12 Kwara gov candidates for 2027 appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
President Bola Tinubu has filed a challenge in a US court to prevent the U.S. Department of Justice, FBI and DEA from releasing records linked to allegations of drug trafficking. The post Tinubu Files Case In US Court To Block Release Of Alleged Drug Trafficking Record — Lawyer appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The United Kingdom has deployed a Rapid Deployment Team to Nepal to support British nationals and their families affected by devastating floods along the Nepal-China border. The post UK deploys response team to Nepal after floods appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Niger’s national television was off air on Saturday after a night of heavy gunfire in parts of the capital, including around a military base near the city’s airport which has been attacked twice this year by jihadists. The post Heavy gunfire rocks Niger capital, TV station goes off air appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, said the state would increase its waste evacuation capacity with an additional 220 trucks. The post Lagos to deploy 220 trucks for waste evacuation — Hamzat appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Vice President Kashim Shettima has appealed to friends, associates and well-wishers to refrain from placing congratulatory advertisements or organising public celebrations to mark his 60th birthday on September 2, 2026. The post Shettima opts for low-key 60th birthday celebration appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Central Bureau of INTERPOL, Lagos Annex, have rescued two Colombian nationals allegedly lured to Nigeria and held captive by a human trafficking syndicate. The post Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has promised Nigerian women a 50 per cent share in political appointments and party structures if the party wins power. The post 2027: SDP Pledges 50% Women Share in Political Appointments appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Christian women have been urged to uphold godly character, dignity and integrity in their homes, churches and communities. The post Christian women urged to uphold dignity, integrity appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
A fresh crisis is brewing within the Obi/Kwankwaso Movement also known as OK, over moves to remove its founder, John Ughulu, as Director-General. The movement also is kicking against merging the group with the Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC). The post Obi/Kwankwaso Movement Leaders Reject DG Removal, NDC Merger appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
A Nigerian scientist, Dr. Elijah Kolawole Oladipo, has led an international research team that used artificial intelligence to identify promising animal-derived molecules that could pave the way for more targeted breast cancer treatments with fewer side effects. The post Nigerian scientist leads AI research team on safer breast cancer treatment appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the “comprehensive” forensic audit of the Federal Government systems following reports of ghost workers and “fake agencies”. The post Tinubu Orders ‘Comprehensive’ Audit Of IPPIS, Govt Systems Over Ghost Workers, ‘Fake Agencies’ appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Yiaga Africa has commenced preparations for the 2027 general elections, announcing plans to deploy more than 3,000 observers across the country to monitor political campaigns, developments and election-related violence. The post 2027 Elections: Yiaga Africa to deploy 3,000 observers appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The United States has moved to deport 10 Nigerians who have been listed among suspected criminal offenders as the country intensifies its immigration crackdown. The post US moves to deport 10 Nigerians appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Reno Omokri, Ambassador-designate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, has challenged Atiku Abubakar’s claim that President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old. The post Omokri challenges Atiku’s Tinubu 90-year-old claim with 1996 photo appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has entered a new leadership chapter with the inauguration of Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya as its 33rd President, succeeding Afam Osigwe, SAN, after two years at the helm of the Association. The post Osigwe Bows Out as Badejo-Okusanya Takes Over as 33rd NBA President appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Chairman of the National Population Commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf Wushishi , is dead. Wushishi reportedly died on Friday, August 28, 2026, with news of his death reaching Minna, the Niger State capital, around the time of the Juma’at prayer. The post NPC chairman dies eight months after assuming office appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, Donald Duke, has described President Bola Tinubu as a formidable political opponent, warning opposition politicians against attempting to unseat the incumbent without first building a united front ahead of the 2027 general election. The post Tinubu no average politician, opposition must unite — Donald Duke appeared first on Newswire Law…
Members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were kidnapped by gunmen along the Aloma-Egane Expressway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday. The post Kogi: NYSC members abducted by gunmen, 11 rescued appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Pro-Biafra separatist campaigner Simon Ekpa has appealed his six-year prison sentence for terrorism-related offences in Finland, while the Finnish prosecutor has also challenged the punishment, seeking a longer jail term. The post Simon Ekpa challenges six-year jail term as Finland seeks longer sentence appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Kwara Government on Friday gave out N80 million cash support to the 146 victims of the Woro kidnap attack while reuniting them with their families after 21 days of rehabilitation. The post Kwara Government reunites 146 Woro kidnap victims with families appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ibadan Zonal Directorate, has arraigned a man, Yusuf Oyepeju, before Justice Olusola Adetujoye of the Oyo State High Court, Ibadan. The post EFCC arraigns man over N13.6m property fraud in Oyo appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Renewed Hope Initiative of the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N819 million to 1,638 widows of fallen military and police personnel to support them in starting or expanding businesses. The post Oluremi Tinubu donates N819m to 1,638 widows of fallen officers appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association for inviting social media activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to speak at its annual conference. The post Falana rejects defense of VDM’s conference role, demands experienced speakers appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s football system to address the country’s repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and global tournaments. The post Tinubu orders reform of Nigeria’s football system appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has decried the worsening spate of killings and abductions across the country, describing the situation as an “intolerable” breakdown of security. The post Catholic bishops decry rising killings, abductions in Nigeria appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Uganda was declared Ebola-free officially by the World Health Organization on Thursday after 42 days without a new case. The post WHO Declares Uganda Ebola-Free appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
A total of 67 Nigerian returnees from South Africa have arrived at the Murtala Mohammed Int’l Airport in Lagos State. The post 67 More Nigerian Returnees Arrive Lagos From South Africa appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to spearhead efforts to broaden Nigeria’s legal framework for workplace protection and social security to cover informal-sector and platform workers. The post NBA AGC 2026: NSITF Urges NBA to Extend Workplace Protection to Informal, Gig Workers appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Abel Enitan as the new Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. Enitan was sworn in on Thursday at a brief ceremony at the State House, Abuja, where he formally assumed office following the retirement of his predecessor, Didi Walson-Jack. The post Tinubu swears in Enitan as new Head of Service appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Akwa Ibom State Government has outlawed the use of ambulances to convey corpses for burial throughout the state. The post Akwa Ibom criminalises use of ambulances to convey corpses appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Oyo State Police Command has busted a transnational criminal network allegedly involved in trafficking stolen luxury vehicles across Nigeria’s borders for sale in foreign countries. The post Police bust transnational crime syndicate, recover stolen car appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has arrested a suspected online romance scammer, Abdulwajeed Abdullahi, for allegedly defrauding victims of N3.5m and $1,500 and attempting to extort a woman by threatening to release her nude photographs and videos. The post Police arrest man over N3.5m romance scam, sextortion appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Indian authorities have issued a Look Out Circular against a Nigerian national, Emmanuel Afam, over his reported connection to the seizure of 3.3kg of MDMA in Kerala. The post Nigerian wanted in India over 3.3kg MDMA seizure appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council, have urged the union’s national body to immediately suspend the state chairman, Abdulateef ‘Lanre Ahmed, for his alleged “inglorious role” in the suspension of three members of the union in the state. The post Journalists protest suspension of three Kwara members appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
African Democratic Congress, (ADC) Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has challenged the federal government and its supporters to investigate and prosecute him if they have evidence of wrongdoing, accusing them of reviving old allegations to divert attention from questions over the use of revenue generated after the removal of petrol subsidies. The post Atiku challenges Tinubu camp over…
The management of Nigerian dancer and singer, Poco Lee, has addressed the sexual assault allegation involving the entertainer in the United Kingdom, urging the public to allow the legal process to run its course. The post Poco Lee: Singer’s management addresses UK sexual assault allegation appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called for the immediate rescue of more than 60 worshippers reportedly abducted from a mosque during Jumu’at prayers in Dekara, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The post NSCIA demands urgent rescue of Borgu abduction victims appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has charged members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kebbi State to prioritise reconciliation, unity and issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. The post 2027: Malami charges Kebbi ADC on reconciliation, issue-based campaign appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
Presidential Candidate of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said Nigerians should not have to pay more than ₦605 per litre for petrol under an Accord administration, arguing that the price could eventually fall to as low as ₦200 per litre if Nigeria gets its production costs and exchange rate right. The post 2027: ₦605/Ltr Is Our Starting Price For Petrol, Says Accord Party Presidential…
Israel has donated the first batch of ambulances, medical equipment, and wheelchairs to Nigeria at the Port of Ashdod. The post Israel Donates First Batch Of Ambulances, Medical Equipment To Nigeria appeared first on Newswire Law and Events .
