Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, on Friday met behind closed doors with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, at his residence in Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was not disclosed, and neither Malami nor Amaechi addressed journalists after the talks. The meeting comes a day …
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has called for the immediate removal of the President's Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations linking him to the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), an agency the Federal Government says does not exist. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the …
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has hailed Thursday's Federal High Court judgment that affirmed David Mark-led leadership of the party, saying the ruling has strengthened the opposition's resolve ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku made the declaration after the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed …
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by National Chairman Nafiu Bala Gombe, has dismissed claims that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is the party's presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, insisting that Professor Chris Uba is the duly nominated flag bearer. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Gombe said the party …
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five men accused of concealing the whereabouts of former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva, who is wanted over his alleged involvement in a plot to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The defendants: Reuben Ayuba, Musa Mohammed, Friday Paul, Paganengigha Anagaha and Ayebaifie Suobite were brought …
The Senate on Wednesday inaugurated four newly elected lawmakers who emerged victorious in the by-elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) last Saturday. The new senators are Dayo Faduyile, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, and Ikeje Asogwa, representing Enugu North Senatorial District, both elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress …
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) rank of prominent lawyer, Mike Ozekhome, pending the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings against him. The suspension was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the committee’s secretary, who doubles as the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi, following the …
Residents Defy Downpour to Cast Ballots Amid BVAS Challenges and Movement Restrictions... Despite heavy rainfall on Saturday morning, residents of Rivers South-East Senatorial District turned out in large numbers to participate in the by-election taking place across seven local government areas of Rivers State. The election is being conducted to fill the vacant senatorial …
The Nigerian Senate has directed security agencies to identify, track and arrest bandits and terrorists who openly display their criminal activities and proceeds on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The resolution followed deliberations on a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi, representing Kogi West, on the recurring attacks by bandits and terrorists in Kogi West …
After pleading guilty to terrorism-related offences, a Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five men linked to the 2025 abduction of more than 300 students from a Catholic school in Niger State to 25 Years in prison. The convicts, identified as Yusuf Mohammed alias Bature, Goni Ibrahim Bindi alias Goni Mutuwa, Sani Tukur alias …
