Abuja – In a landmark ruling that reaffirmed the Senate’s internal disciplinary powers, the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed a suit challenging the suspension of Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Apoti of Kogi Central Senatorial District.Justice James Omotosho, presiding over the case, ruled that the plaintiffs—Ovavu Illiyasu and nine others—had no legal standing (locus standi)Continue reading "COURT UPHOLDS AKPABIO’S HAND: SUIT CHALLENGING SENATOR NATASHA’S SUSPENSION THROWN OUT"
Buhari Camp Explodes: Jonathan ‘Desperate for 2027’ After Boko Haram Claim
A fresh political storm has erupted between two former Nigerian leaders, as the camp of late President Muhammadu Buhari has taken a swipe at ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, accusing him of peddling “falsehood” and “desperate propaganda” ahead of a possible 2027 presidential bid.The uproar follows Jonathan’s sensational claim in Abuja on Friday during the launch ofContinue reading "Buhari Camp Explodes: Jonathan ‘Desperate for 2027’ After Boko Haram Claim"
Shockwaves in Adamawa: Fintiri’s Chief Adviser, Ex-PDP State Chair Joel Madaki Defects to APC — Analysts Predict PDP Meltdown
The political atmosphere in Adamawa State was thrown into turbulence on Thursday as Chief Joel Madaki, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s most senior Special Adviser and a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, dramatically dumped the ruling party for the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).Madaki, a respected elder statesman, seasoned grassrootsContinue reading "Shockwaves in Adamawa: Fintiri’s Chief Adviser, Ex-PDP State Chair Joel Madaki Defects to APC — Analysts Predict PDP Meltdown"
Adamawa Government Critic, Gambo Nakura, Regains Freedom After 23 Days Behind Bars Over Alleged Insults On NSA Ribadu, Aisha Buhari, Others
YOLA – The political atmosphere in Adamawa State grew tense on Friday as fiery government critic, Mallam Hussaini Gambo Nakura, walked out of detention after spending 23 days in prison custody on allegations of defaming top political figures, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and former First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari.Justice Christopher Mapeo ofContinue reading "Adamawa Government Critic, Gambo Nakura, Regains Freedom After 23 Days Behind Bars Over Alleged Insults On NSA Ribadu, Aisha Buhari, Others"
BREAKING: Nollywood Mourns As Veteran Actor Michael Passes Away After Prolonged Illness
By PremiumTimesng.com The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of Nollywood actor, Mr. Michael, who passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with deteriorating health. The heartbreaking news was confirmed on Thursday by his colleague and filmmaker, Stanleyontop, who described his passing as “a huge loss to the industry.”Continue reading "BREAKING: Nollywood Mourns As Veteran Actor Michael Passes Away After Prolonged Illness"
BREAKING: Federal Court Slams Brakes on Police Tinted Glass Crackdown, Orders IGP Egbetokun to Maintain Status Quo
In a landmark ruling that could reshape the ongoing battle between motorists and law enforcement, the Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, on Friday ordered the Nigeria Police Force and its Inspector-General, Kayode Egbetokun, to halt enforcement of the controversial tinted glass permit policy and maintain the status quo pending full judicial determination.TheContinue reading "BREAKING: Federal Court Slams Brakes on Police Tinted Glass Crackdown, Orders IGP Egbetokun to Maintain Status Quo"
POLICE CORPORAL, UNIPORT STUDENT NABBED IN DEADLY CULT PLOT — FIREARMS, AXE, MACHETES SEIZED
Shock as Security Foils Planned Campus Clash During Signing-Out CelebrationPort Harcourt — In a dramatic sting that has sent shockwaves through Rivers State, a serving police corporal and a University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) undergraduate were arrested for allegedly plotting a bloody cult clash on campus.The police officer, identified as Corporal Onwukwe Godswill, attached toContinue reading "POLICE CORPORAL, UNIPORT STUDENT NABBED IN DEADLY CULT PLOT — FIREARMS, AXE, MACHETES SEIZED"
25 Vehicles Seized in Delta as Police Enforce Tinted Glass Permit Amid Legal Battle
Asaba, Delta State — The Nigeria Police Force has impounded no fewer than 25 vehicles in Asaba over non-compliance with the controversial tinted glass permit policy, igniting fresh tensions between security authorities and civil rights advocates.The clampdown, carried out on Thursday, marks the beginning of the nationwide enforcement of the policy, which also targets motoristsContinue reading "25 Vehicles Seized in Delta as Police Enforce Tinted Glass Permit Amid Legal Battle"
Inferno on Ogun Expressway: Tanker Explosion Leaves Trail of Death, Chaos
ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE — Tragedy struck in the dead of night on Friday when a 30,000-litre fuel-laden tanker lost control and exploded in a fiery inferno along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway, Ogun State, leaving an unconfirmed number of people feared dead.The incident, which occurred around 1:00 a.m. on the Abeokuta–Kobape–Siun–Sagamu Interchange stretch of the busy highway,Continue reading "Inferno on Ogun Expressway: Tanker Explosion Leaves Trail of Death, Chaos"
Broken Families Fueling Nigeria’s Insecurity, Says Defence Chief Musa
Jaji, Kaduna State — Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has sounded a powerful alarm over the growing link between family breakdown and national insecurity, insisting that the fight against violence, crime, and instability must begin at home.Speaking on Thursday during the closing ceremony of the 2025 edition of Exercise Haske BiyuContinue reading "Broken Families Fueling Nigeria’s Insecurity, Says Defence Chief Musa"
PIONEER NEWS 