The Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC) has endorsed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The endorsement was disclosed on Tuesday after a closed-door meeting of the council in Lagos State, chaired by GAC leader Tajudeen Olusi and attended by over 20 senior members of the All Progressives…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to ensure the swift delivery of judgment in the party’s leadership tussle currently before the Supreme Court. In a letter dated April 28 and signed by its counsel, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Shuaibu Aruwa, the party faction warned that continued…
The Senate on Tuesday approved for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Nigerian Police Trust Fund Establishment Act 2019 (as amended) and establish a new Nigeria Police Trust Fund 2026. The proposal was introduced at plenary by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who said it was an executive-backed initiative aimed at improving funding for…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 8 for hearing in a suit seeking to prevent former President Goodluck Jonathan from participating in the 2027 presidential election. The case came up on Tuesday before Justice Peter Lifu, who directed that hearing notices be served on all defendants ahead of the next sitting. The…
An Abuja High Court on Tuesday heard testimony alleging that $6.23 million meant for election observers was fraudulently withdrawn from the Central Bank of Nigeria during the administration of former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele. The allegation was made by CP Eloho Okpozikbo while testifying in the trial instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission….
The Ikeja Special Offences Court has closed the defence case in the ongoing trial of social media influencer Ismaila Mustapha over alleged money laundering involving ₦6 billion. Mustapha, alongside his firm Ismalob Global Investment Ltd, faces eight counts including conspiracy to launder illicit funds, retention of criminal proceeds, and non-disclosure of assets. He was arraigned…
Proceedings in a suit challenging the suspension of Ireti Kingibe were on Tuesday stalled as the Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the matter to 6 May. The case, which seeks to validate the action of the Wuse Ward chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), could not proceed after the plaintiffs applied to amend…
Nigeria has taken a step towards digital governance reform with the unveiling of a new official website for the Federal Character Commission (FCC). The unveiling was carried out in Abuja by George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who described the development as a strategic milestone in advancing openness and accountability in public…
The Institute for Agricultural Research in Zaria has intensified its innovation drive, with over 140 ongoing research activities and 19 new projects introduced in 2025 to address climate-related challenges. Speaking at the institute’s 2026 Annual Research Review and Planning Meeting, Director Ado Yusuf, represented by Deputy Director Nafi’u Abdu, said the initiatives were shaped by…
The Senate has repassed the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, after overturning its earlier decision and conducting a detailed reassessment of the proposed law. The motion for reconsideration was led by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and supported by Minority Leader Abba Moro during Tuesday’s plenary session in Abuja. The move followed a critical…
