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The  prosecution, on Tuesday, opened up on how 11 defendants standing trial for the alleged murder of an ARISE News Anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu were tracked and arrested, as proceedings resumed at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Jabi, Abuja. Testifying before the court, the third prosecution witness, Maxwell Eje, an Assistant Superintendent of Police attached to the Scorpion Squad of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), FCT Police Command, told the court that investigations swiftly led to the arrest of the first defendant, Shamsu Hassan, who allegedly fled to Zaria, Kaduna State, shortly after the September 29, 2025 robbery at Unique Apartments in Katampe, Abuja. Maxwell Eje explained that Hassan was apprehended on September 30 and he confessed to his role in the crime, providing crucial information that aided the arrest of other members of the gang. “Within a short time, our commander called us to say that they had arrested Sha...

The suspected coup plotters will be arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja at noon on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. The office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice confirmed the development on Wednesday morning. It was gathered that on Monday, April 20, the federal government, had in a charge filed at the registry of the court, accused a retired Major General of the Nigeria Army, Mohammed Ibrahim Gana, of being involved in a failed coup plot against incumbent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which would have resulted into war against Nigeria. The Federal Government in the charge dated April 20, 2026, signed by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), accused the suspects of sharing over ₦71 million among themselves for the purpose of terrorism financing. In the document released by the Federal Government with charge number FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, others listed in the charge were...

  The United States  President, Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was extending a ceasefire with Iran to give more time for negotiations but would maintain a U.S. naval blockade of the country’s ports. Trump  posted on social media that he would “extend the ceasefire” until Iran came up with a proposal to end the conflict. However, he “directed our military to continue the blockade.” Trump’s ceasefire extension came hours before it was believed to be set to expire. It also came as the White House said Vice President, JD Vance would not be going to Pakistan for what had been expected to be a second round of peace talks. “The trip to Pakistan will not be happening today. Any further updates on in-person meetings will be announced by the White House,” a White House official said in a statement. The U.S. president cast the breakdown in more talks as resulting from Iranian infighting, adding that Pakistan’s leaders had asked him to extend the truce. “Based on the fact that the g...

  The Cross River State Government has confirmed that a Chinese national has been isolated at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) over a suspected case of COVID-19 infection. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed this to journalists in Calabar on Tuesday, noting that the patient is currently under treatment and close medical supervision. COVID-19, which first emerged in Nigeria in February 2020, previously led to a nationwide lockdown imposed by the Federal Government, alongside similar restrictions globally, to curb movement, close contact, and reduce the spread of the virus. Dr. Ayuk explained that the patient arrived in Nigeria through Lagos on March 17, 2026, and later travelled to Calabar en route to a factory in Akamkpa local government area, where symptoms were first observed at a clinic. He added that the individual was promptly referred to UCTH, where isolation protocols were immediately activated, while the state government also activa...

  Controversial Nigerian content creator and self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing Nkiruka Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has sparked fresh anger online after returning to social media following a three-week break. Blessing CEO deactivated her Instagram account in early April after she was heavily criticized for claiming she had Stage 4 breast cancer. However, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the influencer reactivated her page and shared a new TikTok video showing her happily dancing and participating in a viral challenge. Netizens were quick to notice that she had deleted all previous videos where she spoke about her cancer diagnosis. The drama started when a woman named Deborah Mbara accused the influencer of “stealing” her medical report and editing it to look like it belonged to Blessing. The controversy grew after Blessing failed to give clear answers during a TV interview, leading many people to believe the illness was a scam to get money. Some big donors have alr...

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before a Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Those named in the charge include a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects. The defendants are alleged to have engaged in acts of treason, terrorism, and attempts to wage war against the Nigerian state. The  charges mark a significant step in the government’s response to what security authorities have described as a coordinated attempt to undermine Nigeria’s constitutional order. The alleged plot first came to public attention in October 2025, following the Federal Government’s sudden cancellation of the planned 65th Independence Day parade. Although speculation initially linked the move to security concerns over a possible coup attempt, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) dismissed the claims, insisting the cancellation was unrelated. However, later developm...