The senator representing Sokoto South in the National Assembly, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a letter dated March 11 and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri, the former governor of Sokoto State attributed his decision to the persistent internal crisis and unresolved conflicts within the party. The …
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to democracy, the rule of law and national unity, assuring Nigerians that democratic principles will be upheld under his administration. Tinubu gave the assurance on Wednesday during an inter-faith breaking of fast with members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and leaders …
A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday granted parties involved in the elective convention dispute of the Peoples Democratic Party leave to resolve the matter out of court. The panel, led by Justice Biobele Georgewill, subsequently adjourned the case sine die following the decision of counsel representing …
Three members of the House of Representatives have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The House of Representatives members who defected are Inuwa Garuba (Yamaltu/Deba federal constituency of Gombe), Abdullahi El-Rasheed (Dakku/Nafada federal constituency of Gombe), and Mohammed Audu (Karim Lamido Lau/Ardo-Kola federal constituency). Their defections were …
The Lagos State House of Assembly has recommended the relocation of residents affected by the demolition of waterfront communities in Makoko, Oko-Agbon and Sogunro to the Agbowa area of Epe in Lagos State. The recommendation followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Rules and Business during plenary on Tuesday. According to …
Counsel to former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai, Ubong Akpan, has asked the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to either release his client or arraign him in court. In a statement issued on Monday, Akpan said the “purported” 14-day remand order against el-Rufai, issued by a magistrate court on February 19, …
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned the trial of former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, in a case involving alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms until April 15 and 16. The defendants were present in court when the matter came up before Justice …
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned of possible terrorist threats targeting American facilities and schools affiliated with the U.S. in the country. In a security notice issued on its website on Monday, the embassy said the advisory was meant to alert U.S. citizens in Nigeria to potential risks and urged them to take …
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, challenging a ruling of the Federal High Court in Akure in a suit questioning his eligibility to contest the next governorship election in the state. In a unanimous judgment, a three-member panel of the appellate court held that …
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising the outcome of the party’s national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a unanimous decision on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate …
