The Southern Kaduna Peoples’ United Associations (SOKAPU) has said its attempt to formally declare readiness for reconciliation and dialogue over the protracted leadership crisis in Southern Kaduna was aborted after its National President, Engr. Samuel Tabara Kato, was allegedly prevented from delivering his address at a stakeholders’ meeting. In a statement made available to journalists…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of a “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” (PFIPC) and all related matters. According to a statement by Presidential spokesman, the President directed that the investigation be concluded and a comprehensive report…
The police is to arraign Adeniyi Adeyemi, the Director-General (DG) of a non-existing Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) in the Federal High Court on Tuesday. The police in a fresh court document marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, charged presently Adeyemi and two others with eight counts of forgery, impersonation, among others. The charge was filed on Nov….
Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), Benue 2027 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, has condemned the attacks on Akpachi Village and Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area. Aondoakaa’s condemnation was conveyed in statement on Sunday signed by his Media Assistant, Mr James Ian and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. The governorship candidate who is…
The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association, ECNBA, Mr. Aham Ejelam, SAN, has rejected calls by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Yomi Alliyu, SAN, for his resignation, insisting that he will not step down over what he described as “threats or unsubstantiated allegations.” Responding to an open letter written by Chief…
The Southern Kaduna Peoples’ United Associations (SOKAPU) has said its attempt to formally declare readiness for reconciliation and dialogue over the protracted leadership crisis in Southern Kaduna was aborted after its National President, Engr. Samuel Tabara Kato, was allegedly prevented from delivering his address at a stakeholders’ meeting. In a statement made available to journalists…
The Police Command in Kogi has arrested three suspects over the alleged murder of Mariam Usman, a teacher in a primary school in Ugbamaka, Olamaboro LGA. The Command’s ⁷Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Afusat Saliu, in a statement on Wednesday in Lokoja, said that the three were arrested in the course of its investigation. She…
Northern governors and traditional rulers have reaffirmed their commitment to tackling insecurity through stronger regional collaboration and support for federal security efforts. The resolution followed their joint meeting on Wednesday at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, where they reviewed the region’s worsening security situation. The communique was signed by Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Chairman Northern Nigeria…
The Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Prince Laja Adeoye, on Wednesday urged opposition presidential candidates to unite behind Gov.Seyi Makinde’s presidential ambition in 2027. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has declared his intention to run for the presidency under the umbrella…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday played a compact disc containing a voice note allegedly from former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika in an Abuja High Court. The voice note was played while the EFCC’s 12th witness, Mr Christopher Odofin was testifying in the court. The recording featured Sirika issuing verbal instructions from…
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Zainab Marwa as a governing board member of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing North-East geo-political zone. Marwa’s confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of Committee on NDDC by Sen. Patrick Ndubueze (APC-Imo) at plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the report, Ndubueze said President…
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for a coordinated national response to tackle illicit drug use and trafficking, saying no single institution can effectively address the growing challenge in isolation. Marwa made the call on Wednesday in Abuja at the National Drug Summit jointly organised by the…
