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Fresh legal proceedings are set to resume at the Federal High Court in Abuja as the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Party, ADC, returns before Justice Emeka Nwite on Friday, May 8. The suit was filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe against former Senate President Senator David Mark and other parties over the control…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman for laundering ₦33.8 billion. Justice James Omotosho found the former official guilty on all twelve counts brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The judgment reveals a systematic looting of funds meant for the Mambilla and Zungeru hydroelectric projects. While…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ogun State has arrested 210 suspects over the last 18 months. These arrests cover a range of crimes, including pipeline vandalism, fraud, and illegal mining. State Commandant Remember Ekundayo revealed these figures during a visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists in Abeokuta on Wednesday. The…
The National Association of Nigerian Students, South West Zone D, has announced plans to stage demonstrations at South African businesses operating in Nigeria, following fresh reports of xenophobic attacks that allegedly claimed the lives of two Nigerian nationals in South Africa. The association, in a statement signed by its South West Zone Coordinator, Comrade…
Two suspects, including the Bayelsa State individual who allegedly dispatched the barretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition at the centre of the controversy, have been arrested by Police in connection with the extrajudicial killing of 28 year old Oghenemine Ogidi by Assistant Superintendent of Police Nuhu Usman in Effurun, Delta State. A…
Nigeria’s food price situation took another difficult turn in March 2026, with official government data showing sharp increases in the cost of staple food items, even as independent market checks suggest a significant gap between bureau figures and what consumers are actually paying. The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, in its Selected Food Price…
The ruling All Progressives Congress has dismissed Peter Obi’s defection from the African Democratic Congress to the New Democratic Congress as inconsequential, insisting the internal realignment within opposition ranks poses no threat to its political standing ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, the APC National Chairman, stated this on Wednesday in…
Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, has formally waived the mandatory screening exercise for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential primaries, declaring him automatically cleared under the authority of its National Working Committee. The decision was reached at the NWC’s 188th meeting, held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the party’s…
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has publicly confirmed that his time at Old Trafford is drawing to a close, stating clearly that he has no intention of extending his stay at the club beyond his current contract. The Brazilian international made the declaration in an interview with ESPN, where he reflected candidly on his years in…
Real Madrid are heading into Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona carrying more than tactical anxiety. Reports emerging from the club’s Valdebebas training complex point to a squad navigating internal tensions at one of the most critical moments of their season. Two separate incidents, both involving senior figures within the squad, have reportedly unsettled the…
