By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Atiku-led opposition coalition’s effort to unite opposition forces under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hit a snag. The party’s leadership is resisting the proposed appointment of former Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, as Interim National Secretary. A faction within the ADC, led...
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Supreme Court has adjourned judgment indefinitely in the legal battle over the Edo Governorship Election Petition. The appeal was filed by Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the election of Sen. Monday Okpebholo as the governor of Edo State. Justice Garba Lawal, who presided over the...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – First Prosecution Witness, PW1, Hamma Adama Bello in the trial-within-trial of the former Head of Service, HoS, Winifred Oyo-Ita on Monday, June 30, 2025 presented before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, a video evidence of the defendant writing down...
By OLA MODUPE , Lagos – A prosecution witness, Ajayi Michael Folaseye, has told a Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos how he rejected a $7,000 bribe allegedly offered by a colleague seeking unauthorized access to Premium Trust Bank’s internal systems. Folaseye, the first prosecution witness (PW1), testified in...
A 45-year old Nigerian pastor, Ndukwe Ogbu, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for defiling his 14-year-old daughter. An Ikeja Special Offences Court found Ogbu guilty of three-count charges of defilement, sexual assault, and sexual assault by penetration. Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe held that the prosecution had proven...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election and serve only one term if elected. Obi also clarified that he has not entered into any coalition with Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria and...
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and Melrose General Services have agreed to settle their legal dispute out of court. The development was disclosed by the lawyers representing both parties before Justice Mohammed Umar at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Yusuf Ali, SAN, counsel to the CBN Governor, Olayemi...
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...
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 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 HARUNA AHMED, Kano– New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed that it would be a huge relief for its members if Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, its 2023 presidential candidate, joins the All Progressives Congress (APC). This reaction comes amid speculations that Kwankwaso might be negotiating to join the ruling...
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his support for the National Working Committee (NWC), Board of Trustees (BOT), and South East Zonal Executive Committee (ZEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) regarding the ongoing crisis. Mbah also expressed his backing for the upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting...
A former Senator, Shehu Sani, has emphasized the importance of rotating the presidency between the north and south to maintain Nigeria’s unity. Sani made this assertion in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “We are a country of experience… If you look at...
National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADP), Alhaji Yabagi Sani, has clarified that his party is not part of the coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Sani made this assertion in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “ADP is...
A former Senator and human rights activist, Shehu Sani, has dismissed the opposition coalition aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027 as “dead on arrival.” Sani expressed his views in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. *“A Coalition of Frustrated Individuals”* Sani...