Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has called for the immediate recusal of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, from overseeing his investigation, citing allegations of deep-seated bias and a personal vendetta. In a press statement issued on Monday by his media aide, Muhammad…

  A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarimpa, Abuja, has scheduled December 18, 2025, to deliver its ruling on the bail application of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige. He faces an eight-count charge of alleged contract fraud involving over ₦2.2 billion. Justice Maryam Hassan fixed the date on Monday after hearing…

  Mohamed Salah prepares to captain Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco this week, as speculation persists over his long-term future at Liverpool despite a contract extension earlier this year. The 33-year-old Egyptian forward, who signed a new deal in April 2025 keeping him at Anfield until the summer of 2027, has…

  The Presidency has firmly denied allegations that President Bola Tinubu is using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to intimidate or harass opposition politicians, describing such claims as baseless and politically motivated distractions. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the…

  A leading figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Isaac Adeyemi, has called on the party to keep the 2027 governorship ticket open to aspirants from all senatorial districts, arguing that competence, not zoning, should guide the choice of candidate. His remarks come amid growing agitation for the governorship to rotate…

  The Nigerian Army has bolstered its ranks with the graduation of 3,439 recruits from the 89 Regular Recruit Intake, following an intensive six-month training programme at the Depot in Zaria, Kaduna State. The new soldiers were formally passed out during a parade on Friday and are now primed for deployment across the country. In…

  Liverpool manager Arne Slot has reiterated his full support for Mohamed Salah, insisting there are “no reasons” he would want the Egyptian to leave Anfield despite a public rift that has unsettled the Premier League champions. A pivotal meeting between the pair is scheduled for Friday morning, ahead of Saturday’s home fixture against Brighton,…

  Nigerians planning international travel or passport renewals will face a temporary halt in online passport services as the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) rolls out critical maintenance on its digital platform. Starting at midnight today, the system, which has processed millions of applications, will go offline for 42 hours, testing the resilience of the country’s…

  The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has launched a countrywide drive to recruit politicians of integrity, as it prepares for the 2027 general elections. This move signals a deliberate shift from the party’s internal discord towards a renewed focus on electoral viability. The mobilisation effort underscores the NNPP’s determination to rebuild its base in…