A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four members of the Boko Haram terror group to life imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to terrorism charges. The trial judge, James Omotosho, handed down the sentences on Tuesday following the defendants’ admission of guilt. The prosecution presented evidence through a witness from the Department of State …
The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has warned that the spread of false information, especially through the media, could pose the greatest danger to Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Speaking on Wednesday at the 81st general assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria in Abuja, Amupitan said elections are increasingly shaped …
Former Kwara Central Senator, Ibrahim Oloriegbe, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. Oloriegbe submitted his letter of intent on Tuesday at the Ilorin secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), formally signalling his entry into the race. The former lawmaker said the decision followed wide consultations with his …
A remark by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that he would have “shot” a television anchor has triggered a wave of outrage, drawing condemnation from media organisations, civil society groups and opposition figures, while reopening concerns over press freedom and political intolerance in Nigeria. The controversy followed a media chat in …
The Federal Government on Tuesday commenced the mass trial of suspected terrorists at the Federal High Court in Abuja, marking a shift from the usual venue in Kainji, Niger State. The trials, involving multiple defendants facing terrorism-related charges, were moved to Abuja due to the court’s Easter vacation, which runs from April 7 to April …
Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday staged a protest in Abuja, condemning recent decisions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which they said threaten democratic principles and the party’s internal leadership structure. The protest, tagged #OccupyINEC, took place at Maitama Roundabout and drew several prominent opposition figures, including former …
Former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has said Nafiu Bala and all state chairmen of the party were present at the unveiling of the David Mark leadership of the party. Background to ADC Crisis The ADC has been embroiled in internal disputes since July 2025, when an opposition coalition assumed …
The Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District and national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, says the party is open to politicians looking for a new platform amid shifting political dynamics in the country. The NDC, which was registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in February 2026, has begun early …
Barely nine months after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, July 13, 2025, a new chapter appears to be unfolding within the Buhari political dynasty. In the aftermath of his passing, many wondered whether that would mark the end of his political legacy, and which, if any, of his notably reserved children …
The factional Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala, has confirmed his presence at the party’s July 2025 unveiling of an interim leadership led by former Senate President David Mark, but insisted that no formal agreement or consensus was reached on the leadership structure. His clarification follows viral videos showing him at the …
