ABUJA, Nigeria | July 16, 2026 The 2023 African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that his ongoing prosecution by the Department of State Services (DSS) is politically motivated, claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is concerned about his growing popularity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sowore…
July 16, 2026 SUNTV Global Channel — The Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) says the late Mary Habila, who died under controversial circumstances at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, is not listed in its database of registered physiotherapists, contradicting an earlier statement that identified her as a physiotherapist. In a…
July 16, 2026 SUNTV Global Channel — The Southern Kaduna Peoples’ Union (SOKAPU) has appealed to the family of the late Mary Habila to allow a forensic autopsy and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. In a statement signed by its National…
July 16, 2026 SUNTV Global Channel — The family of 26-year-old Mary Habila, the nurse who died at the residence of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has postponed her burial indefinitely amid an ongoing dispute over a proposed autopsy. In a statement issued on Thursday, the family announced that the burial, which had been…
July 16, 2026 SUNTV Global Channel — The Ebonyi State Police Command has insisted that an autopsy be conducted on the body of 26-year-old nurse, Mary Habila, who was found dead at the country home of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. In a statement issued…
July 16, 2026 SUNTV Global Channel — Suspected bandits have abducted a businessman and an Islamic cleric during a late-night attack on Eggi Oyo-Ipo Community in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, with the kidnappers reportedly demanding a total ransom of ₦65 million for their release. According to community sources, the heavily armed attackers…
July 16, 2026 SUNTV Global Channel — A fresh controversy has emerged ahead of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) national elections (#NBADecides2026), following allegations by human rights advocate and former National Human Rights Commission Chairman, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, that the Managing Director of the association’s election service provider was detained by individuals he identified as…
July 16, 2026 SUNTV Global Channel — The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment that seeks to suspend all U.S. assistance to Nigeria until the Nigerian government demonstrates measurable progress in protecting Christians and other victims of religiously motivated violence. The amendment, introduced by Republican Congressman Greg Steube, was adopted during consideration…
ASABA, DELTA STATE — July 15, 2026 The Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Oleh, Rt. Rev. John Usiwoma Aruakpor, has come under criticism from some members of the Isoko community and the Anglican Communion following his participation in a meeting where leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for…
ABUJA, NIGERIA — July 15, 2026 The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties, including a university, linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes…