Once hailed as the face of anti-corruption in Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan’s fall from grace — and recent presidential pardon — rekindles questions about justice, politics, and redemption in Nigeria’s power corridors.---------------------------------- Nigeria’s political landscape was set abuzz on Thursday as the National Council of State, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,Continue reading "From ‘Mr Integrity’ to Convict and Now Pardoned: Farouk Lawan’s Dramatic Political Resurrection"
Makinde to Umahi: Stop Dancing Around Lagos–Calabar Highway Cost
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has slammed the Minister of Works, David Umahi, over his refusal to disclose the true cost of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway, accusing him of concealing vital information on one of Nigeria’s biggest road projects.In a viral video that set social media abuzz on Friday, Makinde, an electrical engineer, took aContinue reading "Makinde to Umahi: Stop Dancing Around Lagos–Calabar Highway Cost"
Political Earthquake in Enugu: Governor Peter Mbah Dumps PDP, Set to Join APC on October 14
In what observers are describing as a major political realignment with far-reaching implications for the 2027 elections, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State is set to formally defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, in Enugu, the state capital.The move, which has beenContinue reading "Political Earthquake in Enugu: Governor Peter Mbah Dumps PDP, Set to Join APC on October 14"
Kebbi LG Chairman, Finance Director Jailed Over ₦54m Contract Fraud
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Abubakar Bawa Makuku, Sole Administrator and Caretaker Chairman of Sakaba Local Government Area in Kebbi State, and Ahmed Abdullahi Fakai, the council’s Director of Finance and Supply, for diverting ₦54 million in fraudulent contract deals.Justice E. Gakko of the FederalContinue reading "Kebbi LG Chairman, Finance Director Jailed Over ₦54m Contract Fraud"
Zulum Warns Tinubu: “Save the North Before It’s Too Late”
Borno Governor Urges Urgent Federal Intervention, Says Neglect Fueling Poverty, InsecurityBorno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has issued a passionate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritize the rapid development of Northern Nigeria, warning that continued neglect could have dire consequences for national unity and stability.Speaking during a visit to Bauchi on Tuesday,Continue reading "Zulum Warns Tinubu: “Save the North Before It’s Too Late”"
Tinubu Approves 959 National Honours, Endorses Sweeping Police Funding Reforms
Bill Gates, Mahmood Yakubu, Super Falcons, Ogoni Nine Among Awardees President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday approved the conferment of 959 national honours and sanctioned major reforms to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force’s funding framework.The approvals were made during marathon meetings of the National Council of State and the Nigeria Police Council held at theContinue reading "Tinubu Approves 959 National Honours, Endorses Sweeping Police Funding Reforms"
BREAKING: Wike Boycotts Council Of State Meeting As Tinubu Snubs His Candidate, Appoints Amupitan INEC Chairman — Inside the Power Struggle Rocking the Presidency
The uneasy alliance between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).According to multiple credible sources, the decision has deepened the rift betweenContinue reading "BREAKING: Wike Boycotts Council Of State Meeting As Tinubu Snubs His Candidate, Appoints Amupitan INEC Chairman — Inside the Power Struggle Rocking the Presidency"
“My Hope Is Renewed”: Farouk Lawan Hails Tinubu For Presidential Pardon, Says ‘God And History Shall Remember You’
Former House of Representatives member, Farouk Lawan, has expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for granting him a presidential pardon, describing the gesture as a divine act that has “renewed his hope” and restored his faith in Nigeria’s justice system.Lawan, who represented Bagwai/Shanono Federal Constituency of Kano State, was a prominent figure inContinue reading "“My Hope Is Renewed”: Farouk Lawan Hails Tinubu For Presidential Pardon, Says ‘God And History Shall Remember You’"
BREAKING: Council of State Approves Amupitan as New INEC Chairman
The National Council of State on Thursday approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from Kogi State as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), officially confirming SaharaReporters’ earlier exclusive report.The approval came during a high-level meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja,Continue reading "BREAKING: Council of State Approves Amupitan as New INEC Chairman"
Kaduna Bleeds Again: Bandits Kill, Abduct as Women Farmers March Over Herdsmen Attacks
Bandits have struck again in Kaduna State, killing a man, abducting his mother, and leaving two others injured during a raid on Gimi Tasha village in Makarfi Local Government Area on Thursday morning.The attackers, who stormed the community around dawn, shot Uwais Yahaya dead before abducting his mother. Eyewitnesses said the gunmen ignored Yahaya’s wifeContinue reading "Kaduna Bleeds Again: Bandits Kill, Abduct as Women Farmers March Over Herdsmen Attacks"
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