The Federal Government has filed charges against the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. The charge, marked C2/99/2026 and dated February 16, 2026, lists the Federal Republic of Nigeria as complainant and El-Rufai as defendant. According to court documents seen by PUNCH Online, the prosecution claimed that on February 13, 2026, while appearing as a…
In a striking accusation, the presidency has called out former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for allegedly portraying himself as a victim of political persecution. This move, they assert, is a calculated strategy to evade scrutiny over serious corruption allegations stemming from his tenure in office. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on…
By Nahum Sule, Jalingo In a significant acknowledgement of ethical leadership, Hon. Danjuma Usman Shiddi, widely known as Danji SS, has extended heartfelt congratulations to General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma following the conferral of an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration and Ethics (Honoris Causa) by Plateau State University. In a statement released to the media,…
The police command has confirmed the killing of three people following the collapse of a mining pit in Ebonyi. Confirming the death on Sunday, Joshua Ukandu, the command’s spokesman, said, “Three people were killed on Saturday when a mining pit collapsed in Enyim Agalegu, a community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi state. ”We…
A joint operation involving Nigerian security agencies and local vigilantes successfully destroyed three major bandits’ camps on Sunday in Kogi. Information commissioner Kingsley Fanwo, in a statement in Lokoja, said the camps, which were located in Kogi West, were led by a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Babangida. According to Mr Fanwo, the operation, supported…
Mikel Arteta fears Arsenal’s growing injury list could damage their bid to win the quadruple. Arteta’s side booked their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 4-0 win against Wigan at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. But the Gunners’ ruthless dismissal of the League One strugglers was marred by injuries to Riccardo Calafiori…
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters of his readiness to contest in the 2027 elections. He spoke in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, at the OBIDIENT Conference and official declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with the theme, “Activating the PO Effect in…
The committee says the Act introduces measures aimed at reducing housing costs, encouraging real estate development, and supporting small businesses and low-income renters. The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has dismissed as false a viral video claiming that new tax laws will take effect in 2027 and impose a 25 per cent…
The United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has announced flight disruptions after another bird strike hit one of its Airbus A320 aircraft, the second in 24 hours and fourth since January. The incident occurred during take-off of Flight UN0519 at noon on Sunday from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos….
A former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, on Friday called for a comprehensive investigation into the eight-year administration of the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, alleging financial irregularities and abuse of office. Addressing a press briefing in Kaduna, Mr Sani urged the security and anti-corruption agencies to probe what he described as…
