The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the permanent forfeiture of 48 properties 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 Commission (EFCC) had met the legal threshold of …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it will recognise only the candidates submitted by the Senator David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), confirming that the faction has already uploaded candidates for 471 elective positions ahead of the 2027 general election. INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, said the commission granted the …
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has explained why it has not submitted the name of a presidential candidate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 general election, saying the decision is tied to its endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, said …
South African anti-migrant group, March and March, has confirmed the death of its Gauteng regional leader, Andile Somgxada, who was shot in what the organization described as an assassination. According to reports, Somgxada was attacked while leaving his home earlier this month and died from his injuries last Thursday. His death was publicly confirmed on …
US President Donald Trump has reversed his plan to impose a 20 percent charge on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the proposed fee will instead be replaced by trade and investment agreements with Gulf countries. Trump announced the decision on Tuesday in a post on Truth Social, a day after saying the …
The Republic of Benin's National Assembly has temporarily dissolved the country's Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), the body responsible for organising elections. The government said the decision was taken as a cost-saving measure following recent constitutional reforms that extended the tenure of the president, members of parliament and municipal councillors to seven years, reducing the …
The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment bill on state police and will instead consider a similar proposal submitted by President Bola Tinubu. The decision was announced during Tuesday's plenary after lawmakers gave the Executive-sponsored Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 its first and second readings. …
The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) to submit a detailed report on outstanding operating surplus and other revenues allegedly owed to the Federal Government by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and other government agencies. …
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026, to the House of Representatives, seeking constitutional approval for the establishment of state police across the country. The bill was conveyed in a letter read on the floor of the House during Tuesday's plenary. According to the …
The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of pupils and teachers in the state, describing the request as unnecessary and politically motivated. Makinde made the call on Monday while formally taking over the welfare, rehabilitation and education of the 45 rescued victims, …
