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  Adebayo Folorunsho-Francis, Abuja   Two Federal Capital Territory High Courts have separately summoned Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, over allegations of defamation, sexual harassment, and violation of the fundamental rights of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.   In suit No. FCT/HC/CV/754/2025 ...

  The Federal Road Safety Corps, Kano Sector Command has commenced the 2025 Eid-el-Kabir special patrol from Thursday, June 5 to Wednesday, June 11, 2025.   This is contained in a statement released by the sector command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Labaran, a copy of which was made available to ...

    President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation barring citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing national security concerns.   The full travel ban affects nationals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen.   The restriction will ...

  The Switzerland authorities said they have begun an investigation into the murder of Michael Ekemezie, who reportedly died in Lausanne on May 25 after some Swiss police officers pinned his head to the ground during a routine check.   According to the family, the 39-year-old Ekemezie from Mgbakwu, Awka ...

  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed over 28,000 operatives across the country to ensure a peaceful and secure holiday period.   According to a directive issued by the Commandant General of the Corps, Dr Ahmed Audi, operatives from several specialised units including the Intelligence Directorate, Special ...

  Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has criticised the current chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, alleging that the All Progressives Congress would not have been registered or won the 2015 general elections if Yakubu had been in charge at the time.   Speaking on Arise ...

  Streaming giant, Netflix, has increased subscription prices in Nigeria for the third time in less than a year.   This most recent rise is the first one for 2025.   Updates on the company’s website seen by PUNCH Online show the new pricing.   Under the new price, Netflix’s ...

  Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has debunked claims that he consulted a native doctor regarding his re-election prospects ahead of the state governorship election on November 8, 2025.   Some reports and video clips have circulated online claiming that the governor consulted a native doctor to “brighten” his ...

  Workers of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, staged a protest on Wednesday against the Ondo State Police Command over its alleged refusal to comply with a court order concerning a vehicle belonging to their union.   The protesters, members of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities, FUTA chapter, ...

  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 2,900 personnel across Kwara State ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations to ensure a peaceful and secure festive period.   State Commandant, Mohammed Umar, said officers and men have been strategically positioned in all 16 local government areas to safeguard prayer ...