SIXTH suspect In Owo Church attack captured by DSS
The DSS is currently prosecuting five persons — Idris Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), Abdulhaleem Idris (25), and Momoh Otuho Abubakar (47) — for allegedly carrying out acts of terrorism. For nearly four years, the sixth suspect reportedly evaded arrest, making him one of the most wanted fugitives in the country. […]
EL-RUFAI’s arraignment adjourned to April 23
The arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was on Wednesday stalled at the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, after the defence failed to produce the defendant in court. El-Rufai is facing a three-count charge brought against him by the Department of State Services, over alleged wiretapping of the phone of the National […]
OBASANJO and I have an uncommon relationship – Charly Boy
Human rights activist, Charly Boy, says he has an uncommon relationship with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Charly Boy said this in a statement posted on his official X handle, stressing that the relationship is built on mutual respect, understanding, and shared concern for Nigeria’s future. The Maverick entertainer, widely known for his rebellious persona and […]
ICPC, others facing N1bn lawsuit from El-Rufai over alleged illegal home search
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N1 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and others, alleging an unlawful invasion of his Abuja residence. In the suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, El-Rufai is asking the court to declare that the search warrant […]
N150m REQUIRED as advertising fee for political campaigns in Enugu
The Enugu State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency has announced a mandatory ₦150m advertising permit fee for political parties and candidates participating in the 2026 local government and 2027 general elections. The General Manager of the agency, Mr. Francis Aninwike, made this disclosure during a management meeting held at the agency’s headquarters in Enugu […]
SENATE adopts Electoral Act Amendment Bill
The Senate on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026. Before the passage, there was a rowdy session as the upper chamber resumed proceedings with a demand for division over Clause 60 raised by Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC/Abia South). The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, stated that he believed the demand had […]
PETER OBI comments on electronic transmission, says If India can do it, Nigeria has no excuse
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said that if larger countries like India could conduct elections and transmit results electronically, Nigeria has no excuse not to do the same. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi said India, the world’s largest democracy, with nearly one billion registered voters […]
WIKE praises Tinubu’s leadership, says it is ensuring Nigeria’s sustainable growth
President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful and servant-oriented leadership is setting Nigeria on the path for sustainable growth and inclusive development. Wike stated this in Abuja on Tuesday, at the 2026 Annual Distinguished Personality Lecture Series, organised by the Facility of Social Science, Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. Wike said that Tinubu’s long-standing commitment to the democratic struggle, […]
SOWORE intervenes as police teargassed protesters at National Assembly
Protesters at the National Assembly were teargassed by the Nigeria Police Force personnel during Tuesday’s demonstration over the Senate’s approval of both electronic transmission and manual collation of election results. Per several reports, chaos ensued at the main entrance when some demonstrators tried to force their way into the building. The above led to panic, […]
PROTEST continues over electronic transmission, Reps stage walk out
Some members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday walked out of the House in protest against the move to reverse the passage of the Electoral Act Amendment bill. The development came after an executive session called by the Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, did not resolve the issue as the House was plunged into another rowdy […]