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 […]
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 […]
Hayatu-Deen Calls for Urgent Action on Insecurity
Former African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of his abductors. In a statement issued on Monday, Hayatu-Deen described the incident as part of a broader security crisis confronting the country. He noted […]
Peter Obi Faults Deregistration of Political Parties
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has criticised the Federal High Court’sdecision to deregister several political parties, describing the move as a threat to public confidence in Nigeria’s democratic and judicial institutions. In a statement posted on his X account, Obi warned against what he called the growing politicisation of institutions […]
Emir of Ilorin Felicitates Muslims on Hijrah 1448AH
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448AH. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday through his spokesman, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the monarch described the Hijrah—the migration […]
Troops Rescue Widow of Late General Abubakar Rabe in Katsina Forest Raid
Security forces have rescued Amina Rabe, the widow of late General Abubakar Rabe, from bandits who abducted her alongside her husband in a recent attack. The rescue was executed on Monday after sustained military offensives against criminal enclaves in Matazu Forest and neighboring communities in Katsina State. Security sources said troops launched coordinated […]
Kwara Declares Tuesday Public Holiday for Islamic New Year
The Kwara State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a public holiday to mark the beginning of the 1448 Islamic New Year. The announcement was made on Monday by the Commissioner for Communications, Bolanle Olukoju, who stated that Tuesday has been designated as the first day of Muharram, the opening month of the Islamic […]
Makinde Declares Work-Free Day for Islamic New Year
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared Tuesday a work-free day across the state to mark the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1448AH The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Olanike Adeyemo, on behalf of the government. Governor Makinde also congratulated Muslims in Oyo State […]
