The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to permanently forfeit 57 properties allegedly linked to Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, to the Federal Government. The anti-graft agency, through a motion on notice filed by its legal team led by Jibrin Okutepa, […]

By Emem Benson The unfolding situation surrounding the University of Maritime Studies, Oron (UMSO) presents a critical test of Nigeria’s commitment to the rule of law, institutional coherence and policy credibility. What should have been a seamless and legally straightforward transition, from the defunct Maritime Academy of Nigeria (MAN), Oron to a fully established specialized […]

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and presidential aspirant, Gbenga Hashim, has expressed concern over the spate of violence in parts of the country, urging authorities to take stronger and more coordinated steps to address insecurity. In a statement reacting to recent incidents in Borno State, Plateau State, Kaduna State, and Kwara State, […]

The planned defection of Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the African Democratic Party, ADC, or the All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, did not take place after all.

With pressure growing over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, 40 countries, including Nigeria, yesterday held a virtual talk to explore ways to restore freedom of navigation through the vital shipping route.

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed confidence that Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win re-election in 2027, citing ongoing infrastructure development across the country.

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has called on the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu to provide a detailed account of over ₦158 trillion in foreign loans allegedly secured within the last three years.

By Dapo Akinrefon LAGOS — The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has urged Nigerians to resist what it described as a calculated attempt to sideline opposition parties following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision on the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Reacting to INEC’s refusal to recognise the current executives of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), […]

By FRED OGHENESIVBE In a carefully choreographed display of unity and political intent, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone has redrawn its internal map, electing a new Zonal Executive Committee, positioning the region as a national political powerhouse, and reinforcing its relevance in national electoral politics. The congress, held in Asaba, was […]

Humanity found its collective voice on March 25, 2026 by situating the 400 years of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade and categorising it. Also, it sought ways of honouring the millions who lost their lives in the evil trade, and how justice can be ensured. This United Nations, UN, Resolution was passed under the theme: “Commemoration of […]

THE headline of today’s  column summarises my current thoughts about the status of the electricity sector of our economy, which began last week under the headline: Our electricity conundrum and the Power Minister’s apologies. Yes, it can happen. In the near future, electricity distribution companies, called DISCOs may operate themselves into sterling irrelevance as ever-inventive Nigerians continue […]

Following her resignation as Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkiruka Onyejeocha has set her sights on the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, a seat she represented for 16 years before joining the federal cabinet.

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Senator Ibrahim Lamido, representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, has announced his resignation from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the worsening security crisis in his constituency as the primary reason for his decision. The lawmaker said the persistent bandit attacks across communities in the district have left several villages devastated, forcing […]

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, yesterday, in a unanimous decision, dismissed an appeal by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, seeking to overturn a Federal High Court’s judgment perpetually restraining it from imposing fines on radio and televisions stations and setting aside the fines it levied on 45 broadcast stations on March 1, 2019, for alleged breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.

Six civil servants from the Ministry of Defence who were kidnapped in Kogi State while they were travelling to Abuja from Lagos to write their promotion examinations in 2025 have been granted automatic promotion. The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja . While noting […]