Court fixes date for judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s terrorism trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled November 20 for the delivery of judgment in the terrorism case against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The decision came after Kanu did not present his defence within the six days granted by the court. Justice James Omotosho emphasised that Kanu […]
Contractors block National Assembly gates over unpaid debts
Tension gripped the National Assembly complex in Abuja on Wednesday as a group of contractors barricaded both the main entrance and exit gates of the legislature, protesting the Federal Government’s failure to settle outstanding payments for completed projects. The protest, which paralysed movement within the Three Arms Zone, caused hours of gridlock and left lawmakers, […]
Tinubu mourns former Chief of Staff, General Adangba
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed grief over the passing of Major General Abdullahi Mohammed Adangba (rtd.), who served as Chief of Staff to former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. The late General Mohammed, a native of Ilorin, Kwara State, passed away at approximately 1 a.m. on Wednesday in Abuja at the age […]
Tinubu appoints five new permanent secretaries
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of five new permanent secretaries to fill vacant positions in the Federal Civil Service. The decision came after a process overseen by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). The announcement was issued in Abuja on Monday by the Head of the […]
Tension as alleged Wike-backed faction takes over PDP headquarters amid leadership crisis
Tension flared at the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on Monday as loyalists of the faction allegedly aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, besieged the party secretariat, calling for the immediate removal of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by Ambassador Umar Damagum. Chanting solidarity […]
Resident doctors begin indefinite nationwide strike despite FG’s ₦11.9bn arrears release plan
The National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has begun an indefinite nationwide strike in response to the Federal Government’s persistent failure to honour long-standing agreements, despite numerous negotiations and the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum. In a statement released on Saturday, the association’s president, Dr Muhammad Suleiman, declared that the strike would be “total, comprehensive, […]
Mass defections hit PDP as Enugu lawmakers, Plateau rep move to APC
The internal turmoil within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Thursday as all members of the Enugu State caucus in the House of Representatives, joined by a Labour Party lawmaker from Plateau State, decamped to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, Nnolim John Nnaji (Nkanu East/Nkanu West), Anayo Onwuegbu (Aninri/Awgu/Oji River), Martins […]
Revocation of my US visa won’t deter me —Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has disclosed that the United States government has revoked his B1/B2 visa. He described this as an “unexplained witch-hunt,” which he believes may be connected to his long-standing criticism of US President Donald Trump. At a press briefing titled ‘Unending saga: Idi Amin in whiteface!’ held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, […]
APGA defends Soludo’s N1m reward scheme, denies vote-buying ahead of Anambra guber poll
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has defended Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, following backlash over his recent announcement of a cash reward scheme for party wards ahead of the November 8 governorship election. Governor Soludo, who is also the APGA candidate in the upcoming election, had during a campaign rally in Umunze, Orumba […]
Obasanjo, family honour late Stella at 20th memorial service in Abeokuta
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, alongside his family members, friends, and associates, gathered in Abeokuta on Saturday to commemorate the 20th memorial service of his late wife and former First Lady, Stella Obasanjo. The thanksgiving service, which took place at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), was marked […]