Six Plead Not Guilty to Terrorism, Coup Plot Charges
Six defendants on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to a 13-count charge bordering on alleged terrorism and coup plotting before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants—Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (retd.), Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (retd.), Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni and Abdulkadir Sani—are facing charges including conspiracy to commit acts of terrorism and […]
Senate Urges Suspension of Politics Over Rising Insecurity
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to consider emergency measures, including the possible suspension of political activities in several frontline states, amid escalating insecurity across parts of the country. The call followed a point of order raised during plenary by Abdul Ningi, who warned that continued insurgent attacks required urgent and decisive […]
: PDP Chieftain Warns Wike Weakens Party’s 2027 Chances
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dan Ulasi, has warned that the party may struggle to unseat Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if Nyesom Wike continues to serve as its national leader while supporting the president. Ulasi, speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday, said the situation reflected contradictions […]
OAP Mayowa Lambe Demands ₦100m From Estranged Husband
A cease-and-desist notice has been issued to media personality Robert Ekpenyong Ekpo on behalf of his estranged wife, On-Air Personality Mayowa Lambe, demanding a public retraction and ₦100 million in damages over alleged defamatory statements he made on a podcast. The notice, dated April 22 and signed by K. Umoh Esq., was posted on the […]
Tinubu Meets Senate Leadership Behind Closed Doors
Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with the extended leadership of the Nigerian Senate at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where discussions reportedly focused on key national issues. Sources familiar with the meeting said the high-level engagement addressed matters described as urgent and of national importance, although details of the decisions reached were […]
Iyabo Obasanjo Urges Inclusiveness in Ogun APC Consensus Process
Iyabo Obasanjo, a former governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, has called on party leaders to ensure inclusiveness in the adoption of a consensus candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship election. In a statement on Thursday, Obasanjo said she had consistently supported the use of consensus during […]
Trump Envoy Suggests Italy Replace Iran at World Cup
An envoy to Donald Trump has urged FIFA to consider replacing Iran with Italy at the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to a report by the Financial Times. US special envoy Paolo Zampolli said it would be a “dream” to see the four-time world champions included in the tournament, which will be hosted by the […]
Late Ex-President Buhari’s son joins Reps race
Yusuf Buhari, son of late President Muhammadu Buhari, has formally declared his intention to contest for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’Adua Federal Constituency in Katsina in the forthcoming general elections. According to former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, Yusuf made his decision known on Wednesday when he visited the Katsina State Governor, Dr Dikko Radda. He wrote, “Today, […]
Presidency Breaks Silence On Wale Edun, Dangiwa’s Removal As Ministers
The presidency says Wale Edun, the immediate former minister of finance, and Musa Dangiwa, former minister of housing, resigned from their positions as members of the federal executive council (FEC). In a statement on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, said Edun resigned due to recent ill health, while Dangiwa also resigned and thanked President Bola […]
Sarkin Gobir Congratulates Emir of Ilorin at 86
The Sarkin Gobir and Madawaki of Ilorin Emirate, Alhaji Yakubu Garba Gobir, has extended warm congratulations to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari,CFR, on the occasion of his 86th birthday. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Sarkin Gobir described Mai Martaba, the Emir of Ilorin as a symbol of unity, wisdom, and […]
