Two firms have accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of failing to act on their petition against Jordan Nyesom-Wike over an alleged $2.1m land deal, despite acknowledging receipt of the complaint. The petitioners, Safwan Garba GY and GY Global Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited, accused Nyesom-Wike, son of the Minister of the Federal …
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has dismissed a N120 million fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Department of State Services (DSS) and three other government agencies. Justice Sylvanus Oriji, in a judgment delivered on Monday, held that the suit lacked merit and substance. The …
Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71. His family announced his demise following his death on Monday morning, October 19, 2026. In a statement signed by Toju Uduaghan on behalf of the family, the family described his passing as a major loss to Delta State and Nigeria, They …
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) says eligible retirees can receive their retirement benefits within 48 hours of completing the required application process and submitting the necessary documents. The Head of Corporate Communications at PenCom, Ibrahim Buwai, further explains this after the PenCom Boss disclosure during a technical session at the 2026 PenCom Media Conference in …
Nigeria’s pension assets have surged by N10.78 trillion in less than two years, rising from N20.7 trillion in July 2024 to N31.48 trillion in June 2026. The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, disclosed this on Tuesday at PenCom’s 2026 Media Conference, themed “From Reform to Reality: Renewed Hope, Pension Security for …
A former Nigerian Bar Association chairman, Bwari Branch, Monday Adjeh, has defended the relevance of the Court of Appeal’s ruling declaring Ibrahim Magu’s prolonged tenure as acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) unlawful, despite his exit from office. Speaking exclusively to Pinnacle Daily, Adjeh said the judgement remained significant because it …
The House of Representatives Committee on Electoral Matters has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disqualify candidates whose names are not contained in the membership registers submitted by their political parties. The committee said the move was necessary ahead of the 2027 general elections and in line with the provisions of the Electoral …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that all 25 people aboard an aircraft that crashed in Ondo State on Monday died in the accident. The Air Force, in a statement on Tuesday, said the victims comprised five crew members and 20 passengers. The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, crashed in a swampy area around …
Nigeria’s democratic institutions, including the judiciary and legislature, have faced growing scrutiny over their independence, accountability and ability to check executive power. In the second part of an exclusive interview with Pinnacle Daily, Professor Kamilu Sani Fage, a Professor of Political Science at Bayero University, Kano, examines the judiciary and legislature, questioning their effectiveness as …
Public servants under the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council have commenced a three-day warning strike over the Federal Government’s failure to address their demands, including a reduction in petrol price to N500 per litre. The industrial action began at midnight on Friday, October 2, and is scheduled to end on Sunday, October 4, 2026. …
