Witness Says Yahaya Bello Not Involved in Property Deals
The 17th prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering trial involving former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, told a Federal High Court on Wednesday that Bello was not involved in any of the property transactions under scrutiny in the case. The witness, Shehu Bello Bala, made the statement during cross-examination by Bello’s counsel, Paul Daudu […]
NULGE Commends Akwa Ibom Over Arrears Payment
The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has welcomed the payment of long-standing salary arrears owed to local government workers in Akwa Ibom State, describing the move as a major relief for affected employees. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the state NULGE President, Anestina Iweh, said the settlement of the arrears has renewed […]
Working With Me Is So Demanding Says Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described himself as a demanding administrator, saying contractors and government officials working with him must demonstrate the capacity to deliver projects on schedule. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday during the inauguration of the Federal High Court Judges’ Quarters in the Katampe area of Abuja, […]
Baba-Ahmed Criticises Judges’ Housing Project
National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has criticized the Federal Government’s construction of residential quarters for Court of Appeal judges, describing the initiative as a form of inducement. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV on Wednesday, Baba-Ahmed reacted to the recent commissioning of a 10-unit Court of Appeal Judges’ Quarters […]
Adebayo Alleges Politicians Benefit From Banditry
Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has accused some Nigerian political leaders of benefiting from banditry and using criminal elements to influence election outcomes. Speaking during an interview on Politics Hub, a programme aired by Vanguard, Adebayo expressed concern over the persistent insecurity across the country, particularly the activities of bandits and terrorists. […]
SDP Explains Adjournment of Ex-Chairman Gabam’s Trial
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has attributed the adjournment of its criminal case against former National Chairman, Shehu Gabam, to delays in obtaining key financial documents required for the trial. Speaking with journalists after Wednesday’s court proceedings, SDP National Chairman, Prof. Sodiq Abubakar, said the Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, postponed […]
New Ilorin Chief Imam to Deliver First Jumat Sermon
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has approve the commencement of Jumat Khutbah by the newly appointed Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Dasuki Imam Fulani, on Friday, June 19, 2026. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday […]
Tinubu Commissions Court of Appeal Judges’ Quarters in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening judicial independence and improving the welfare of judicial officers as he commissioned a newly completed 10-unit Court of Appeal Judges’ Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja. Represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the President described the […]
Federal High Court Faces Questions Over ADC Case
A hearing in the leadership dispute involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as senior lawyers questioned the continued hearing of the case by Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja following his ruling ordering the deregistration of the party. Counsel representing key figures in the dispute, […]
Lawyer Slams Okonkwo Over Opposition to Atiku-Amaechi Ticket
Human rights lawyer Maduabuchi Idam has criticized African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo over his opposition to the party’s presidential ticket pairing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar with former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi. Okonkwo had rejected the choice of Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate, arguing that the vice-presidential slot should go to a […]
