Campaign group alleges political intimidation ahead of election The Campaign Organisation of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has called for the immediate release of supporters allegedly arrested ahead of the state's governorship election, accusing the Nigeria Police Force of targeting members of the Accord Party. The campaign's spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, alleged that more than …
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the activities of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has declared the appointment letter presented by the council's self-acclaimed Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, as fake. The committee's Chairman, Yusuf Gagdi, disclosed this on Wednesday during the continuation of the investigative hearing in Abuja. Gagdi said the …
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and 702 local government councils have asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Joe Agi, seeking $159 million in legal fees over the Paris Club refund, insisting they never engaged him to represent them in the …
Jurist dies after brief illness in Maiduguri The Federal High Court (FHC) has announced the death of its retired judge, Justice Baba-Gana Ashigar, describing him as a distinguished jurist whose dedication to justice and integrity left a lasting impact on Nigeria's judiciary. Justice Ashigar died after a brief illness in Maiduguri, Borno State, where …
Applicants to use 20 regional visa hubs, including Lagos The United States will stop routine visa processing permanently at 25 diplomatic missions across Africa from August 1 as part of a major restructuring of its consular services aimed at strengthening security screening and improving efficiency. The move, announced by the U.S. Department of State, …
Funds to boost irrigation, electricity projects Niger has secured more than 60.6 billion CFA francs about $105 million in fresh financing from the West African Development Bank (BOAD) to support irrigation and electricity projects, despite its withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The financing package includes 30 billion CFA francs …
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has named the Executive Chairman of the Kaduna State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Jerry Adams, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Adams is expected to replace the current Deputy Governor, Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, who has served in the office since May 29, 2019. She first served under …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the attack on one of its Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection centres in Osun State will not affect preparations for the August 15 governorship election. The commission said it remains committed to conducting a free, fair and credible election despite the incident. Chief Press Secretary to the …
President says perpetrators of the attack that left 30 dead will face justice President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force and intelligence agencies to track down those responsible for the deadly attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack, which …
The Appellate Court says Federal High Court lacks jurisdiction, restores party's legal status The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Tuesday, a …
