The Supreme Court has ordered the continuation of the trial of Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa State, and his sons over alleged money laundering involving N1.35 billion. In a judgement delivered on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court set aside the decision of the court of appeal, which had upheld a no-case …
Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. Abba formally joined the ruling party on Thursday evening in Abuja, where he was received by Barau Jibrin, deputy senate president, and Mustafa Salihu, APC national vice-chairman for …
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has attributed last week’s deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji Market in Borgu Local Government Area to a fight among bandits over the illegal cattle trade. Several people were killed, and others were abducted during the assault. The governor who spoke after a courtesy visit to the Emir of Borgu, …
Heavy rains in northeastern South Africa have killed at least 10 people and forced authorities to close the world-famous Kruger National Park, officials said Thursday. The floods also damaged roads, homes, and communities, prompting large-scale evacuations. Neighboring Mozambique is on alert as rivers rise and water levels threaten low-lying areas. Most of the deaths occurred …
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed March 16, 2026, for the Department of State Services (DSS) to open its case against two alleged Ansaru leaders, Mahmud Usman and Abubakar Abba, over terrorism-related offences. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter on Thursday after the defence counsel, Mr Bala Dakum, informed the court that he …
The National Economic Council (NEC) has resolved to intensify stakeholder engagement to boost Nigeria’s non-oil revenue base and reduce dependence on crude oil earnings. The decision followed deliberations at the Council’s 156th meeting, held virtually on Thursday and chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Shettima urged faster movement toward a non-oil economy driven by competitive …
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has projected a 5.5 per cent growth in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), declaring that the country has exited a period of “acute economic crisis”. It said Nigeria is now on the path to a stronger growth trajectory as economic reforms transition from stabilisation to consolidation. It made this …
President Bola Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s fallen heroes and reaffirmed his support for the Armed Forces as the country marked the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day. In a statement he personally signed and released on Thursday, the President remembered officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces who paid the ultimate price in …
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday said it would proceed with the impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, despite claims by the state government that no impeachment notice has been formally served on the governor. The lawmakers made the declaration during an ongoing press conference in Port Harcourt, reaffirming their resolve amid the deepening …
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday failed to resume plenary one week after adjourning its last sitting, heightening uncertainty surrounding the impeachment process initiated against Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, during its first sitting of the year held last Thursday, commenced impeachment proceedings against the governor and his …
