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Rafiyat SADIQ

Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, says insecurity in Nigeria is often misrepresented, insisting that the crisis is not driven by religion and that the government is addressing the situation through lawful procedures and ongoing prosecutions. Fagbemi spoke in Abuja on Tuesday after a meeting with Richard Mills, …

L-R: Solicitor General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Beatrice Jeddy-Agba; US Assist Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour, Riley M. Barnes; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) and US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr.

U.S. President Donald Trump says birthright citizenship was originally designed to protect the children of enslaved people, insisting it was never intended for “wealthy foreigners” travelling to the United States to give birth. In an interview with Politico, Trump defended the executive order he signed on his first day back in office in January 2025, …

Trump Recalls US Ambassadors from Nigeria, 29 Others

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a grave setback for Nigeria’s democracy, warning that the move further tilts the country toward a one-party structure. In a statement issued on Tuesday night by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the PDP said the …

A heated session erupted in the House of Representatives on Wednesday as lawmakers clashed over a motion probing the alleged non-remittance of more than ₦16.3 trillion linked to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) between 2016 and 2022. The motion, sponsored by Hon. Bamidele Salam, Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), drew from findings …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, after he failed to meet the bail conditions earlier granted to him. A senior official of the commission, who confirmed the development on Tuesday night, said Malami remained in custody as of 10:00 p.m. …

Court Adjourns Malami, Son’s Trial to April 15

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Accord Party for the 2026 election. His clearance followed internal party procedures that endorsed him as the party’s sole aspirant for the ticket. About 150 delegates of the Accord Party, drawn from all local government areas of the state, gathered on Wednesday …

Osun 2026: Adeleke Emerges Accord Party Governorship Candidate

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has formally joined the Accord Party, days after announcing his exit from the Peoples Democratic Party. Adeleke made the declaration on Tuesday at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Osogbo, where he received party leaders from the national and state levels. A statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, …

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the declaration during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Fubara’s move comes four days after the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, …

Fubara to Address Rivers Residents at 6:00 pm

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is moving quickly to consolidate its leadership structure as statutory organs and influential blocs rally behind the newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) headed by Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN. In a statement issued by the National Organising Secretary, Theophilus Dakas Shan, the party said state chairmen, National Assembly caucuses, …

PDP: Turaki’s NWC Tightens Grip as Political Heavyweights Converge In Abuja

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