The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned till April 14 for ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on a 10-count charge bordering on allegations of corruption. Speaking with journalists shortly after …
The federal government has said the recent killings in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North LGA of Plateau State occurred in a conflict-prone community and do not indicate a breakdown of national security. At least 28 residents were killed in the attack on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday at Radio House …
Bolaji Tunji, special adviser on strategic communications and media to the minister of power, Bayo Adelabu, has dismissed reports claiming his principal has resigned from office. A letter that circulated on Tuesday, March 27, alleged that Adelabu had stepped down as minister to pursue the Oyo State governorship in 2027. The document, purportedly addressed to …
The Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to Wednesday. Counsel to the former governor, Ukpong Abang (SAN), confirmed the development while speaking to journalists after the session but declined further comment. “I’m sorry, I can’t talk now; we are in …
Former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, arrived at the State High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday ahead of proceedings in his ongoing trial. Sources said he is expected to proceed to the Federal High Court later in the day for the hearing of his bail application. His appearance comes days after he was granted …
Amnesty International has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent steps to halt the wave of killings across the country, warning that continued inaction is worsening insecurity. In a statement on the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, the organisation said authorities must probe what it …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has again voided the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, in November 2025, and barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising its outcomes, including the election of party leaders. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the ruling on Monday in a suit filed by a …
Delegates from Kebbi, Ekiti, Bauchi and several other states on Sunday drove proceedings at the 2026 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The event was held at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, where the party unveiled 19 …
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has dissolved the State Executive Council with immediate effect. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday, March 30, by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani. According to the statement, Governor Zulum's dissolution of his Executive Council is intended to create room for members …
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the creation of a special Armed Forces Welfare Fund, committing all salaries earned since assuming office as the seed capital. The president made the announcement on Saturday as part of activities marking his 74th birthday. Tinubu said the initiative is aimed at strengthening support for military personnel, injured soldiers …
