admin Jibrin Okutepa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria who served as lead counsel for Senator David Mark in the legal proceedings involving the leadership of the African Democratic Congress, praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for following the Supreme Court’s decision without prompting. In a statement released on his X account via @sanjsokutepa on Friday, Okutepa … Read more
The Lagos State branch of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that the recent Supreme Court of Nigeria decision signals a watershed moment in resolving the party’s leadership issue, with the potential to restore order, legality, and institutional stability. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s spokesman, Prince Dr Christopher Odianarewo, said that … Read more
Yusuf Buhari, the son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has chosen the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket to run for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 elections. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Yusuf picked the ticket unchallenged during a stakeholders’ meeting in Katsina on Tuesday, April 28, when he was … Read more
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has declared that oil and petrol prices will shortly fall. Trump predicted that costs would fall following the Middle East war involving Iran. Trump told reporters on Friday that he “prefers” not to resume large-scale strikes on Iran and is still talking. When asked if he is … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared a national emergency on Friday, citing insecurity and poverty as serious challenges to employment, productivity, and national stability. Addressing thousands of workers and labour leaders in Eagle Square, the president stated that good labour cannot exist in a society marked by fear and economic misery. His statements were in line … Read more
The Nigerian Army has thwarted another attempted attack by suspected ISWAP terrorists on the Maiduguri-Damaturu road in Yobe State, forcing the rebels to retreat in disarray. This was revealed in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert from Lake Chad. Makama reported that the incident occurred about 4:30 a.m. on … Read more
A student from Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, was discovered dead in his flat after allegedly committed suicide in his off-campus residence. The lifeless body of the deceased student, Audi Emmanuel, was discovered dangling from a rope and exuding an awful stench. The tragedy, which occurred along Awolowo Road in Emure-Ile, Owo Local Government Area, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, and an unlicensed Bureau de Change operator, Aliyu Abubakar of Jasfad Resources Enterprises, before Justice O. A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The duo were re-arraigned on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, on an amended five-count charge … Read more
Mbwas Mangut, Nasarawa United’s technical consultant, has urged the players to do well in the President Federation Cup. Last Saturday, the Solid Miners won the Nasarawa State Federation Cup with a 1-0 victory over Basira FC of the Nigeria National League. Nasarawa United and Basira FC will represent their state in the President Federation Cup. … Read more
Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has urged Nigerian youngsters to take up the burden of maintaining and improving the country’s democracy. He recognised them as a crucial factor in ensuring the country’s current and future stability. Speaking against the backdrop of ongoing national reforms, Professor Yilwatda urged young … Read more