Daily Trust In a dramatic show of gallantry, officers of the Nigeria Police Force and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) on Saturday night repelled a daring Boko Haram assault on Banki town in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State — even as some military troops reportedly fled the battlefield.According to eyewitnesses,Continue reading "“When Courage Stood Tall: How Policemen Fought Boko Haram as Soldiers Fled in Borno”"
‘Legal Mischief, Pure Abuse of Court Process’ — SAN Blasts Fresh Suit Challenging Jonathan’s 2027 Eligibility
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Oba Maduabuchi, has slammed the recent suit filed at the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election, describing it as “an abuse of court process and a needless political gimmick.”Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, MaduabuchiContinue reading "‘Legal Mischief, Pure Abuse of Court Process’ — SAN Blasts Fresh Suit Challenging Jonathan’s 2027 Eligibility"
JUST IN: ADC National Chairman David Mark Unveils Bold Blueprint, Says Party’s Mission Goes Beyond 2027 Elections
In what political observers describe as a defining moment for Nigeria’s opposition politics, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has declared that the party’s vision transcends the race for power in 2027, focusing instead on building a lasting political legacy rooted in integrity, inclusion, and service to the people.SpeakingContinue reading "JUST IN: ADC National Chairman David Mark Unveils Bold Blueprint, Says Party’s Mission Goes Beyond 2027 Elections"
BREAKING: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Makes Triumphant Return As Senate Resumes After 10-Week Recess — Akpabio Absent At Plenary
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday reconvened after a 10-week recess, marking the official commencement of a new legislative session at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja.Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, presided over the plenary in the absence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who was notably missing at the opening of proceedings — a development that didContinue reading "BREAKING: Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Makes Triumphant Return As Senate Resumes After 10-Week Recess — Akpabio Absent At Plenary"
Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With National Award, Appoints Agbamuche-Mbu As Acting Boss
President Salutes Yakubu’s Decade of Electoral Reforms, Transparency, and Democratic StewardshipPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally accepted the exit of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the end of a historic ten-year tenure that redefined Nigeria’s electoral landscape.In a statement released on Tuesday by his Special Adviser onContinue reading "Tinubu Honours Outgoing INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With National Award, Appoints Agbamuche-Mbu As Acting Boss"
EXCLUSIVE: TENSION ERUPTS IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS AGUOCHA, SPEAKER ABBAS CLASH OVER NNAMDI KANU’S DETERIORATING HEALTH
He’s On the Verge of Death,’ Lawmaker Warns — Speaker Rules Him Out of Order Amid Growing Regional Unease A charged atmosphere gripped the House of Representatives on Tuesday as a dramatic confrontation broke out between Hon. Obi Aguocha, member representing Ikwuano/Umuahia North/Umuahia South Federal Constituency of Abia State, and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, over theContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: TENSION ERUPTS IN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AS AGUOCHA, SPEAKER ABBAS CLASH OVER NNAMDI KANU’S DETERIORATING HEALTH"
EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Replaces INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) Ahead Of Anambra Governorship Election
In a move that underscores growing political recalibration within the Presidency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the replacement of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, with legal scholar and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan.Multiple credible sources told Daily Trust that Prof. Amupitan’s nomination will beContinue reading "EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu Replaces INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu With Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) Ahead Of Anambra Governorship Election"
JUST IN: Customs Service Sets October 9 for Online Recruitment Exam — Shortlisted Candidates Divided Into Batches A, B, C
Over 100,000 applicants to participate as NCS moves to strengthen workforce, warns against malpractice and multiple logins. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially announced that the main online recruitment examination for shortlisted candidates in the Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres will be conducted on Thursday, October 9, 2025.The announcement, made via the Service’s verifiedContinue reading "JUST IN: Customs Service Sets October 9 for Online Recruitment Exam — Shortlisted Candidates Divided Into Batches A, B, C"
JUST IN: Osun Amotekun Commander Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt — Gunmen Ambush Convoy in Midnight Attack
In a chilling development that has sent shockwaves across Osun State, the Commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, High Chief Dr. Hon. Adekunle Isaac Omoyele, has reportedly narrowly escaped an assassination attempt by heavily armed assailants.According to a statement posted on the official X handle of Nigerian Stories, the daring attack occurred late Monday nightContinue reading "JUST IN: Osun Amotekun Commander Narrowly Escapes Assassination Attempt — Gunmen Ambush Convoy in Midnight Attack"
JUST IN: Heavyweights Storm Abuja as ADC Holds High-Stakes Closed-Door Meeting — David Mark, Aregbesola, Babachir Lawal Lead Strategic Talks
In what political observers are already describing as a defining moment for Nigeria’s opposition landscape, the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) convened a high-powered closed-door meeting in Abuja on Tuesday.The strategic session, chaired by former Senate President and ADC National Chairman, David Mark, drew an impressive lineup of prominent political figures, including OgbeniContinue reading "JUST IN: Heavyweights Storm Abuja as ADC Holds High-Stakes Closed-Door Meeting — David Mark, Aregbesola, Babachir Lawal Lead Strategic Talks"
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