NSCDC Foils Pipeline Vandalism Attempt in Edo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) says its operatives have foiled an attempt to vandalize a pipeline and recovered equipment allegedly used by the suspects in Obazagbon Community, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. In a statement issued on Friday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Ogbebor Efosa, said the operation was […]
Court Strikes Out Amaechi’s Suit Against Atiku
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday struck out a pre-election suit filed by former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi challenging the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the case after Amaechi’s counsel, Jibrin Okutepa (SAN), informed the […]
Haliassan Chairman Congratulates NILDS DG on Seven Years in Office
The Chairman of Haliassan Travel Consultants, Alhaji Ayinde Hassan, has congratulated the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Suleiman, on his seventh anniversary in office. In a statement issued on Friday, Hassan described Prof. Suleiman as “a visionary leader, scholar and public servant” whose commitment to democratic governance […]
Keyamo Accepts Offer to Pay Obi’s Airport Fine
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accepted an offer by Nnaemeka Ikerionwu to pay the ₦25,000 fine imposed on Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi over an alleged violation of airport parking regulations. The development follows Keyamo’s earlier directive giving Obi seven days to publicly apologise to airport officials and […]
Six Oyo APC Aspirants Reject Alli’s Candidacy
Six governorship aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State have rejected the emergence of Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election, alleging that due process was not followed. The APC recently announced Alli as its governorship candidate after its primary election, which featured 11 aspirants, including Chief […]
NYC Mayor Mamdani Stays Neutral Ahead of World Cup Final
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he will remain neutral ahead of Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Speaking to reporters at City Hall, Mamdani joked that every team he has supported during the tournament has gone on to lose, prompting him to […]
Burley Backs Argentina to Beat Spain in World Cup Final
Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has predicted that Argentina will defeat Spain in Sunday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. Argentina booked their place in the final after coming from behind to beat England 2-1 in Wednesday’s semi-final in Atlanta, extending their winning streak in the tournament to 13 matches. England looked set […]
Bala Mohammed Reshuffles Cabinet, Sacks Two Commissioners
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has dismissed two commissioners in a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at repositioning his administration. The affected officials are Mohammed Salis Gamawa, Commissioner for Commerce, Industries and Investment, and Dr Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam, who most recently served as Commissioner for Power, Science and Technology after previously heading the Ministry of […]
Petition Seeks Probe of Peter Obi Over Flight Identity Claims
A petition has been submitted to the Federal Government calling for an investigation into Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi over allegations that he travelled with a passenger who allegedly used multiple identities on commercial flights. The petition, dated July 12, 2026, was addressed to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus […]
Malami to Appeal Court-Ordered Asset Forfeiture
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has announced plans to appeal the Federal High Court judgment ordering the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to him. The decision follows Wednesday’s ruling by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which granted the Economic and Financial Crimes […]
