Wike seals Abuja collapse site, orders probe
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered a full investigation into the building collapse in Abuja that killed four people, describing the incident as a preventable tragedy linked to possible violations of construction standards. Wike gave the directive on Monday after visiting the site of the collapsed structure, where he also ordered the immediate sealing of...
APC reverses Plateau Reps primaries, declares Gagdi winner
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has overturned the earlier outcome of its Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam (PKK) House of Representatives primaries in Plateau State, declaring incumbent lawmaker Yusuf Gagdi as the authentic winner. The decision was announced on Monday at the APC Plateau State Secretariat in Jos by the Chairman of the party’s Primaries Electoral Committee, Stella Okotete, who said the earlier declaration...
Beggars now drug couriers — FCTA
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has raised concerns over the alleged exploitation of beggars and vulnerable persons by criminal networks to transport illicit drugs across parts of Abuja. The Secretary of the FCT Command and Control Centre, Peter Olumuji, disclosed this on Monday during the ongoing enforcement exercise tagged Operation Sweep, noting that security intelligence indicates increasing use of...
Students are key to anti-corruption war — Olukoyede
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has called on Nigerian students to see themselves as key stakeholders in the fight against corruption and to uphold integrity in their daily lives. Olukoyede made the call on Thursday, May 14, 2026, during a study tour of the EFCC headquarters in Jabi, Abuja, by students of...
Uba Sani names Suleiman Sa’ad Abubakar new Emir of Kagarko
Governor Uba Sani has approved the appointment of Alhaji Suleiman Sa’ad Abubakar as the new Emir of Kagarko in Kaduna State. The appointment was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Local Government, Alhaji Sadiq Mamman Lagos, who said the decision takes immediate effect. According to the statement, Abubakar, who previously held the title of San Turakin...
Judiciary essential to national stability — Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani has described the judiciary as a fundamental pillar of modern society, saying it remains essential to safeguarding constitutional order, civil liberties, due process and social stability. Speaking on Monday at the commissioning of the Justice Muhammadu Bello Bar Centre in Kaduna, the governor said the judiciary continues to serve as a trusted institution citizens turn to during...
Court orders El-Rufai to sign DSS register monthly
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to report to the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) every last Friday of the month by 10 a.m. pending the determination of his case. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the directive while granting the former governor bail in the sum of N100 million with...
FULL LIST: APC disqualifies Murray-Bruce, 46 senatorial aspirants ahead of primaries
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the list of senatorial aspirants not cleared to participate in the party’s Senate primary elections slated for Monday, May 18, 2026. The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, made this known via a statement issued on Monday. Among those disqualified by the APC was the former senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce. Morka said the...
EFCC targets over N123bn recovery from six ex-Buhari ministers
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is pursuing the recovery of more than N123.7bn from six former ministers who served under late President Muhammadu Buhari, as investigations into alleged corruption and diversion of public funds intensify. The ministers under scrutiny include Abubakar Malami, Hadi Sirika, Saleh Mamman, Chris Ngige, Timipre Sylva, and Sadiya Umar Farouq. Findings indicate that the alleged...
Court grants Justice Crack N5m bail
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to social media activist, Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, in the sum of N5 million with one surety in like amount. Delivering the ruling on Monday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik outlined conditions for the bail, stating that the surety must reside within the court’s jurisdiction at a verifiable address for...
