Court orders transfer of ex-power minister Saleh Mamman to Kuje prison
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the transfer of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Kuje Correctional Centre to begin serving his 75-year prison sentence for corruption. The directive followed his presentation in court on Tuesday by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which also filed an application seeking the forfeiture of...
EFCC arraigns fake presidential adviser over ₦25m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Igoin Tokoni Peter before the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly impersonating a presidential aide and defrauding victims of about ₦25 million. Peter was brought before Justice Obiora Egwuatu on a four-count charge bordering on impersonation and obtaining money under false pretence. According to the prosecution, the defendant falsely presented himself...
Tinubu urges unity, sacrifice in Eid-el-Kabir message
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, sacrifice, and compassion as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid al-Adha. In his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message, the President congratulated Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world, urging them to reflect on the values of faith, obedience, and selflessness exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim. Tinubu said the festival serves as a...
Police confirm thug attack at PDP event in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed that suspected political thugs attacked vehicles during a governorship candidate affirmation event of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Police spokesperson Nafiu Habib said the incident occurred as officers were managing crowd control at the venue. According to him, the attackers arrived on motorcycles, vandalised several vehicles parked outside, and fled...
Wike to commission 20 projects for Tinubu’s third anniversary in Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that not fewer than 20 projects would be ready for inauguration ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s third year anniversary celebration in Abuja. Wike added that the figure could rise as some projects were still being finalised. The minister made this known after inspecting six out of the projects in...
Wike: Nigerians enjoying govt projects, Tinubu’ll win in FCT
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would perform better in the FCT in the 2027 general election, citing increased grassroots acceptance and enjoyment of government infrastructural projects across the territory. Wike said residents were beginning to respond positively to what he described as visible governance, especially the...
Hayatu-Deen quits ADC primaries, alleges rigging
Presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has withdrawn from the final stage of the African Democratic Congress presidential primary, refusing to attend the announcement of results and alleging widespread irregularities in the conduct of the exercise. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Hayatu-Deen said he had personally observed some of the alleged infractions and would be consulting on his next course of...
Atiku leads ADC presidential primaries, wins five states
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken an early lead in the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress, winning five states as voting continues nationwide. Atiku, who is contesting alongside Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has so far secured victories in Gombe, Abia, Ebonyi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. Results from the early rounds show a commanding lead for the former...
Malabu Oil sues FG over OPL 245 split, demands N1trn damages
Malabu Oil & Gas Limited has filed a N1 trillion suit against the Federal Government over the splitting of the Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 245. Malabu Oil, in the suit filed by its lawyer, Reuben Atabo (SAN), before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, sought an order quashing the conversion of OPL 245 to OML 245...
Court reserves judgment in Owo Church attack trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in the trial of five men accused of masterminding the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed judgment for a date to be communicated to parties, indicating that notices could be issued within 24 hours following the conclusion of final arguments. The...
