The Social Democratic Party has affirmed businessman and energy sector executive, Christopher Nathaniel, as its sole governorship candidate for the 2027 election in Adamawa State. Nathaniel emerged unopposed on Thursday after delegates from the 21 local government areas of the state unanimously endorsed his candidature during the party’s governorship primary held at Duragi Hotels in…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered all ministries and extra-ministerial departments across Nigeria to adopt fully digital operations and eliminate paper-based administrative systems. The directive was issued on Wednesday at the opening of the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja, where the president emphasised the need for a faster and more accountable public service. Represented…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday adjourned until 15 July the arraignment of Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) Interim President, Azania Omo-Agege, over allegations of fraud exceeding N40 million. Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the new date after the prosecution requested additional time to produce the defendants before the court. Counsel representing the Inspector-General of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, weeks after he was convicted and sentenced in absentia over alleged financial crimes involving power sector funds. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede announced the arrest on Tuesday during a media briefing in Abuja, revealing that Mamman was apprehended in Kaduna at…
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday heard testimony from an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness who admitted that no direct financial benefit was traced to former AMCON Managing Director, Ahmed Kuru, in the ongoing Arik Air-related fraud trial. Kuru and four co-defendants are facing charges of conspiracy, stealing, abuse of office and…
President Bola Tinubu has said that the autobiography of former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, serves as a crucial record of Nigeria’s history and a guide for strengthening national unity. The President, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the launch of Gowon’s autobiography, “My Life of Duty…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, and other distinguished Nigerians have emphasised the need for national reconciliation and the preservation of historical records through autobiographical writings. They made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during the unveiling of former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography, “My Life of Duty and…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday heard that National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, confirmed the existence of a conversation referenced by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, during a television interview. The disclosure was made by a Department of State Services (DSS) witness, identified only as “APC”, while testifying before Justice Joyce…
Politician Ahmed Uthman has denied allegations linking him to an alleged N460 million Hajj Forex fraud involving the Katsina State Government. Uthman also refuted claims that he was arrested and detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) over the matter. In a statement issued on Tuesday in Yola, the Adamawa politician described the allegations…
The launch of former Head of State Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s autobiography in Abuja on Tuesday attracted billions of naira in donations from prominent Nigerians, including retired Gen. Theophilus Danjuma and businessman Aliko Dangote. The autobiography, titled “My Life of Duty and Allegiance,” was presented at a high-profile event attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who…
