Court Deals Blow to Police: Clears Way for ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu Now’ Protest at Aso Rock Gate

The court’s decision effectively greenlights the protest, which is being spearheaded by fiery activist Omoyele Sowore, to take place near Aso Rock Villa—the symbolic heart of Nigeria’s political power.The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, had earlier deployed a team of legal officers to file an ex parte motion seeking to stop Sowore andContinueContinue reading “Court Deals Blow to Police: Clears Way for ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu Now’ Protest at Aso Rock Gate”

“There’s a Price for Betrayal” — Kwankwaso Warns Defectors, Takes Swipe at Senator Sumaila’s Camp

The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and 2023 presidential candidate, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has issued a stern warning to politicians defecting from the opposition to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that “there is always a price for betrayal.”Kwankwaso, who spoke at his Miller Road residence in Kano, madeContinueContinue reading ““There’s a Price for Betrayal” — Kwankwaso Warns Defectors, Takes Swipe at Senator Sumaila’s Camp”

FG Sues Senator Nwebonyi for Criminal Defamation Over Alleged Attacks on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Federal Government has taken a decisive legal step against Senator Peter Onyekachi Nwebonyi, the Deputy Chief Whip of the Senate, dragging him before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja over alleged defamatory statements targeted at Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.In a five-count criminal charge marked CR/547/2025, the Director of Public Prosecutions of theContinueContinue reading “FG Sues Senator Nwebonyi for Criminal Defamation Over Alleged Attacks on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan”

“Write Your Wills First” — Gov Alex Otti Warns Those Plotting To Manipulate Abia 2027 Results

Says he’s not defecting to APC • Warns political opponents against intimidation, boasts of people’s support The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has fired a bold warning to political actors plotting to manipulate the 2027 governorship election, saying anyone attempting to subvert the will of the people should “write their wills first.”Speaking passionatelyContinueContinue reading ““Write Your Wills First” — Gov Alex Otti Warns Those Plotting To Manipulate Abia 2027 Results”

Dangote Refinery Roars Back To Life, Hikes Petrol Price To ₦877 Per Litre

Refinery’s dominance continues to shape market prices as experts hail milestone for Nigeria’s energy independence The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has resumed full-scale operations, sparking ripples across the downstream oil sector as it adjusted the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) — popularly known as petrol — from ₦820 to ₦877 per litre, marking aContinueContinue reading “Dangote Refinery Roars Back To Life, Hikes Petrol Price To ₦877 Per Litre”

PDP CONVENTION DRAMA: COURT REAFFIRMS ORDER, WARNS AGAINST SELF-HELP AS POWER TUSSLE DEEPENS

A fresh wave of tension has gripped the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as the Federal High Court in Abuja reaffirmed its order mandating all parties to maintain the status quo regarding the party’s forthcoming national convention.Delivering a stern warning on Thursday, Justice James Omotosho insisted that no individual, faction, or organ of the partyContinueContinue reading “PDP CONVENTION DRAMA: COURT REAFFIRMS ORDER, WARNS AGAINST SELF-HELP AS POWER TUSSLE DEEPENS”

Outrage in Yola: SUPA Applicants Accuse ITF of Fraud, Name Tampering, and Chaotic Screening

By Usman Umar, Yola Tension and frustration gripped Yola on Thursday as applicants of the Federal Government’s Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) under the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) accused the agency of misconduct, name manipulation, and poor coordination during the ongoing screening exercise.The aggrieved applicants, who thronged the ITF office along Numan Road, Jimeta-Yola, claimed thatContinueContinue reading “Outrage in Yola: SUPA Applicants Accuse ITF of Fraud, Name Tampering, and Chaotic Screening”

Under Fire: Tinubu Moves To Drop Controversial Names From Presidential Pardon List Amid National Outcry

Anti-graft, security agencies raise alarm over “smuggled names” — EFCC, NDLEA insist list must be pruned downAGF Fagbemi says process still under review, assures Nigerians of transparency and due diligenceIn what appears to be a major twist in the unfolding controversy surrounding the recent presidential pardon list, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be forced toContinueContinue reading “Under Fire: Tinubu Moves To Drop Controversial Names From Presidential Pardon List Amid National Outcry”

Kebbi Signs Security Pact With Chinese Firm To Crush Bandits, Lakurawa Terrorists– Governor Idris Moves To Deploy Advanced Intelligence, Surveillance Technology

In a decisive move to restore peace and stability across Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris has entered into a strategic security partnership with a Chinese global security consortium, G-Safety, aimed at tackling banditry, kidnapping, and the notorious Lakurawa terrorist group terrorising communities in the state.The agreement, described by government officials as a “strategic collaboration onContinueContinue reading “Kebbi Signs Security Pact With Chinese Firm To Crush Bandits, Lakurawa Terrorists– Governor Idris Moves To Deploy Advanced Intelligence, Surveillance Technology”

FG HALTS RELEASE OF PARDONED INMATES, REVIEWS TINUBU’S PRESIDENTIAL CLEMENCY LIST

— “No One Has Been Freed Yet; Rule of Law Takes Its Course,” Says AGF Fagbemi The Federal Government has suspended the immediate release of inmates listed under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent Presidential Pardon, pending a comprehensive review of the entire process.This follows a wave of public criticism and mounting suspicion surrounding the PrerogativeContinueContinue reading “FG HALTS RELEASE OF PARDONED INMATES, REVIEWS TINUBU’S PRESIDENTIAL CLEMENCY LIST”