Sowore Condemns Court Order Deregistering ADC, Others

African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticized a Federal High Court ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. Sowore, in a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday, described the judgment as undemocratic and contrary to the […]

BREAKING…. NDC Picks Kwankwaso’s Son as Kano Deputy Governorship Candidate

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced Mustapha Rabiu Kwankwaso as its deputy governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Kano State. Mustapha will run alongside Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the party’s governorship candidate, as the NDC intensifies preparations for the upcoming polls. The appointment was confirmed on Monday by the spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, […]

BREAKING…. Court Orders INEC to Deregister ADC, Accord Party

Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and several other political parties over alleged constitutional violations. The ruling was delivered on Monday in a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of the National […]

Northern Traditional Rulers Meet on Security, Development

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday presided over the 8th Executive Council meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council at the Government House in Dutse. The high-level gathering brought together traditional rulers, state governors, security chiefs and other stakeholders from across Northern Nigeria to discuss issues affecting the region, including security, peace, […]

Businessman Jailed 20 Years for Terror Financing

A Federal High Court has sentenced a Maiduguri-based businessman, Umar Bashir, to 20 years imprisonment without the option of a fine for financing terrorism.   Justice Binta Fatimah Nyako handed down the sentence after Bashir pleaded guilty to charges related to facilitating financial transactions for members of the Boko Haram insurgent group.   The convict, […]

SERAP Sues NNPCL Over ‘Failure to Account for ₦5.9 Billion Rebranding Cost’

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.”       The NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion for incorporation expenses from petroleum product […]

Tinubu Mourns Ex-General Killed by Terrorists

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed shock and sadness over the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, who reportedly died while being held captive by terrorists in Katsina State. In a statement, the President described the late military officer as a distinguished patriot who served the nation with dedication before his retirement from the Nigerian […]

Bandits in Military Uniform Kill Kwara Vigilante

A local vigilante was shot dead by suspected bandits wearing military uniforms in an ambush between Alabe and Idera communities in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, raising fresh concerns over worsening insecurity in the area. The victim, Habeeb Bello, popularly known as Adehi Olooka Ere, was reportedly attacked at about 6 p.m. on […]