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target=_blank>Ogun: UK returnee dies in road crash
A woman who recently returned from the United Kingdom to attend a wedding in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has died in a road accident along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The spokesperson of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency, TRACE, Babatunde Akinbiyi, in a statement said, the incident occurred on Monday night near the Christopher University
target=_blank>Ordeal: I can’t rule out political undertone, says Malami
A former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, (SAN), has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of multiple and unilaterally enforcement of an order if interim forfeiture of January 6, 2026, that he is challenging in court and the anti-graft agency is a party. The EFCC had on Monday
target=_blank>El-Rufai returns to ICPC Custody as Court Fixes March 31 for bail Hearing
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has adjourned the hearing of the bail application filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to March 31. El-Rufai was arraigned before the court on Tuesday on a 10-count charge bordering on alleged conversion of public property and money laundering brought against him by the Independent Corrupt
target=_blank>Benin Council insists Peller got no approval for palace visit
The Benin Traditional Council has reaffirmed its stance that popular streamer, Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, widely known as Peller, was not granted approval to visit the palace of the Oba of Benin. In a statement addressing claims made by Peller and his management, the council’s Secretary, Frank Irabor, clarified that submitting a request letter and receiving
target=_blank>‘I Wasn’t Arrested’, cleric refutes Obi’s claim
A Kaduna based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Tijjani Umar, has dismissed claims that he was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) following a recent visit by Peter Obi. The controversy began after Obi, in a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, alleged that the cleric was detained shortly after hosting him in
target=_blank>PDP Crisis: Wike-backed convention, threat to ongoing reconciliation – Gbenga Hashim
A presidential hopeful on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Gbenga Hashim, has cautioned the faction loyal to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, against going ahead with their “factional convention,” warning such a move is a threat to the unity and reconciliation in the party. Hashim described the planned convention
target=_blank>Progressive Minds or political veterans: The question of trust. Who should lead after Buni?
Conversations about leadership succession in Yobe State have always carried a unique weight. Since the state’s creation, its highest office has consistently been entrusted to men in their most energetic years. In January 1992, Bukar Abba Ibrahim became Yobe’s first executive governor at 41. When democracy returned in 1999, he again assumed the governorship at
target=_blank>They Refused Blood for Decades. Now Everything Is Changing.
For decades, Jehovah’s Witnesses have held a strong belief that accepting blood transfusions is forbidden by their faith. But now, a significant shift is happening. In this video, we dive deep into the history of this stance, explore the ethical and medical implications of refusing blood, and uncover the changes that are transforming their perspective.
target=_blank>EFCC operatives restrict access to Malami’s Abuja Residence
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday restricted access to the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The operatives were said to have arrived in multiple vehicles and positioned themselves along Koranakh Close, off Amazon Street, Maitama, Abuja, effectively limiting movement within the area. Residents and visitors
target=_blank>How DSS operative shunned El-Rufai’s wife’s request at court entrance
One of the wives of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, Asiya Ahmed El-Rufai, was denied entry through the main gate of the Federal High Court in Kaduna where the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) arraigned her husband, on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning after ICPC officials brought the
target=_blank>2027: Labour Party postpones congresses, national convention
The Labour Party has announced the postponement of its scheduled congresses and national convention earlier billed to commence on Thursday, March 26, 2026. According to the party’s previously released timetable, ward congresses were slated for March 26, 2026, followed by local government congresses on March 28, state congresses on March 31, while the national convention
2027: Labour Party postpones congresses, national convention
target=_blank>Peter Obi was not qualified to contest 2023 presidential election — Justice Salami
A former Appeal Court President, Justice Isa Salami (rtd), has claimed that Peter Obi was not eligible to contest in the 2023 presidential elections. According to Justice Salami, the incompetence of some judges resulted in wrong verdicts. He was speaking in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State, during a courtesy visit by the Wole Soyinka
Peter Obi was not qualified to contest 2023 presidential election — Justice Salami
target=_blank>S’East APC set for Zonal Congress
The zonal congress of the All Progressives Congress, APC, South East region, will hold in Enugu on Wednesday. This is line with the 2026 Schedule of Activities and Timetable of the Nationwide Congresses and Related Activities earlier released by the national leadership of the party. This, however, did not specify venues. However, in a letter
S’East APC set for Zonal Congress
target=_blank>Owo Church attack: Court asks defense counsel to guide witnesses in giving testimony
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, told the defense counsel in the ongoing trial of five persons accused by the Department of State Services, DSS, of carrying out the June 5, 2022 attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State to properly guide defense witnesses while
Owo Church attack: Court asks defense counsel to guide witnesses in giving testimony
target=_blank>PDP Convention: Former Delta Deputy Gov, Otuaro backs party, planning committee
The immediate past Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Kingsley Otuaro, has expressed confidence in the ongoing preparations for the party’s forthcoming National Convention. Otuaro, who is also a prominent leader of the PDP in Delta State, gave the assurance following the party’s 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja just as
PDP Convention: Former Delta Deputy Gov, Otuaro backs party, planning committee
target=_blank>Kano court removes LG chairman, orders rival sworn in
A High Court sitting in Kano State has removed the chairman of Kumbotso Local Government Council, Ghali Abdullahi Basaf, from office. The presiding judge, Abdu Maiwada Abubakar, delivered the judgment on Tuesday, nullifying the Certificate of Return earlier issued to Basaf. The court ruled that the certificate was issued in violation of an earlier court
Kano court removes LG chairman, orders rival sworn in
target=_blank>Bandits kill two, rustle livestock in Katsina village attack
Two residents were killed after armed bandits attacked Gidan Goga village in Masari Ward of Kafur Local Government Area in Katsina State. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Bakatsine. According to the report, the assailants invaded the community at night, attacking residents and causing panic. Two
Bandits kill two, rustle livestock in Katsina village attack
target=_blank>Trial over Yelewata massacre adjourns as defendant collapses in court
Proceedings in the ongoing trial over the Yelewata massacre were on Tuesday abruptly halted after one of the defendants, Haruna Abdullahi, collapsed in court, forcing the judge to adjourn the case to allow for urgent medical attention. The accused persons are standing trial over the deadly attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area
Trial over Yelewata massacre adjourns as defendant collapses in court
target=_blank>Kebbi governor urges calm after deadly clash leaves three dead
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has urged residents of Alwasa in Argungu Local Government Area to remain calm and avoid revenge attacks after a violent clash left three people dead. The governor made the appeal during a visit to the community following the incident, which occurred on Monday evening and heightened tensions between Hausa residents
Kebbi governor urges calm after deadly clash leaves three dead
target=_blank>NOA urges collective action to end Tuberculosis in Osun
The Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, has called for intensified collaboration among stakeholders to combat Tuberculosis. The appeal was contained in a statement issued by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Bunmi Olaseinde, on behalf of the State Director, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen as part of activities marking the World Tuberculosis Day in
NOA urges collective action to end Tuberculosis in Osun
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