Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reinstated Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary after a highly anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The meeting, which was held on Monday, was marked by controversy, but ultimately ended with Anyanwu’s reinstatement. The PDP acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, announced the outcome...
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By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President of the Saint Lucian Senate, Alvina Reynolds, underscored Nigeria’s and Saint Lucian ancestral links by quoting the result of a British census conducted on the island in 1815, which showed that many of the residents came from Nigeria. “Of the 16,282 enslaved people...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu announced that the scholarship programme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to study in Nigerian universities will commence in the next academic year. At a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Philip J....
A heavy security presence was observed at the national secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, as party leaders issued counter notices for the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The two factions of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) had arranged for separate meetings at...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed July 24 for its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, a crucial gathering that will deliberate on the party’s next steps, including leadership succession, internal restructuring, and preparations for the 2027 general elections. The meeting will be held at the...
Federal Government has arraigned suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged cyber bullying and defamation of Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan pleaded not guilty to the six-count charge. According to the charge, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/195/2025, Akpoti-Uduaghan...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 6 to hear a suit by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, challenging the forfeiture of her assets to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had brought the forfeiture suit against Alison-Madueke. Alison-Madueke’s lawyer, Godwin...
Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 22 for hearing of the fresh bail application filed by Tukur Mamu, the “terrorist negotiator” who was accused of aiding Boko Haram terrorists. Mamu’s counsel, Johnson Usman, SAN, sought an adjournment to study and respond to the counter affidavit filed by...
Federal High Court in Abuja has declined to grant bail to three detained promoters of Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) in connection with an alleged over $1 billion fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite held that the character of evidence against the defendants is strong and the interest of justice would be...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, June 30, 2025, adjourned till July 1, 2025 further hearing in the trial of Mallam Ahmed Kuru, a former Managing Director of Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, and four others, ...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Newly appointed Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Ali Dalori, has assumed office with a promise to steer the party’s activities with transparency, inclusivity, and unity of purpose. Dalori, who was the APC Deputy National Chairman (North-East) before his appointment, made...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- World Health Organisation (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the growing global health crisis of loneliness, revealing that at least 871,000 people die worldwide annually from loneliness. According to the WHO commission, one in six people worldwide is affected by loneliness, which can lead to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have arrested 74 suspected internet fraudsters (popularly known as yahoo boys). The commission disclosed this in a post issued via its X handle on Monday. It said the suspects were arrested on Monday, June 30, 2025 at...
by DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for taking governance closer to the residents of the territory through his leadership quality. Tinubu stated this while inaugurating newly-constructed access roads in Giri district, executed by the Wike-led FCT...
The gates of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) secretariat were shut down on Monday as workers, under the aegis of the Joint Action Congress (JUAC), embarked on a protest over unresolved welfare issues. The workers, who are demanding immediate attention to their plight, cited non-payment of overhead costs...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has called for dialogue and unity to resolve the ongoing teachers’ strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over the implementation of the new National Minimum Wage for primary school teachers. Alausa acknowledged the concerns raised by the Nigeria...
By KEMI YESUFU, who recently returned from China The 1949 revolution, led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), resulted in the proclamation of the People’s Republic of China and the CCP’s consolidation of power on the mainland. Several years after another silent revolution took place in China, it was...
By DANJUMA JOSEPH Lafia – Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has assured that at the end of his tenure, his administration will conduct a free and fair primary election through which his successor would emerge. Governor Sule gave the assurance when he delivered a goodwill message at a meeting...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Saudi Arabian authorities have granted approval for the burial of renowned Kano businessman, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, in Madina, near his late wife’s grave, Hajiya Rabi’a Dantata, who passed away in 2023. Dantata’s Principal Private Secretary, Mustapha Junaid, announced the development on his official Facebook page,...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited has confirmed the safe release of 10 abducted passengers and their driver, who were kidnapped on June 22 along the Eke-Elengbecho axis of Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue. The company expressed gratitude for the successful rescue and...