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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.

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally invited him to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Mutfwang made the revelation on Thursday, shortly after officially defecting to the APC. He said the decision was taken in the interest of …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called the two opposing factions of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a reconciliation meeting at its Abuja headquarters. The meeting brought together the faction led by Tanimu Turaki and the group aligned with former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, represented by Abdulrahman Mohammed. Turaki attended with members …

Court Voids PDP National Convention, Bars Turaki-Led NWC

 A legal consultant for Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Maxwell Opara, has assured that Kanu was not attacked at the Sokoto Custodial Centre. Kanu is currently serving a life sentence at the facility following his conviction by Justice James Omotosho of the Abuja Federal High Court. After the ruling, Kanu …

Nnamdi Kanu Insists Nigerian Court Lacks Jurisdiction as Govt Defends Trial

Former Anambra State Governor and Senator, Chris Ngige, on Thursday attended the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, hours after securing his release from Kuje Correctional Centre. Ngige, a former Minister of Labour and Employment, had been remanded in Kuje prison over corruption allegations filed against him by the Economic …

Ngige Attends APC Caucus Meeting at Aso Villa Hours After Release from Kuje Prison

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the 2026 budget, clearing the way for its presentation to a joint session of the National Assembly. The announcement was made in a brief statement on Friday, December 19, by the President’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. “The Federal Executive Council has approved the 2026 Budget …

The administration of President Donald Trump has suspended the United States’ diversity visa, popularly known as the green card lottery, following a mass shooting linked to a beneficiary of the programme. US Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, announced the decision on Thursday, saying the suspect in the attack entered the country through the diversity …

Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Her registration with the party is scheduled for Thursday at the ADC national headquarters in Wuse, Abuja. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Atiku Joins ADC, Signals New Political Alignment Ahead of 2027 The development was confirmed in a statement issued …

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ebonyi State has raised concerns over the abandonment of several government projects across the state, calling on Governor Francis Nwifuru to compel defaulting contractors to return to the site or have their contracts terminated and public funds recovered. The State Chairman of IPAC, Comrade Nasir Ernest Nwaze, disclosed this …

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on Thursday ordered that former Minister of Labour and Employment Chris Ngige continue to enjoy the administrative bail previously granted to him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The ruling was delivered by Justice Maryam Hassan following a bail application filed on behalf of …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has dismissed the bail application of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami, who had sought release from the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Babangida Hassan stated that Malami’s detention is lawful and supported …

EFCC Alleges Arik Air Loan Mismanagement, Asset Stripping Under AMCON Receivership

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