Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has described as “tragic and unfortunate” the death and injury of nearly 50 people in a fuel tanker explosion in Niger State. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Musa Krishi. The incident…
The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to document their history to prevent others from defining it for them. He delivered the message at the launch of two books by Dr Munzali Dantata—Behind the City Wall and Aminu Dantata and the Life and Times of a Nigerian Entrepreneur—during an event held in…
Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Wednesday, had a private consultation with his legal team that is led by Chief Kanu Agabi, SAN. Kanu, who was brought to court by the operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), met his lawyers in Justice James Omotosho’s court…
Adenike Isi Adeeko, a Trustee of Tina Ogbebor Eye and Health Foundation has urged young girls to build self-confidence, embrace creativity, and prioritise their mental well-being as they pursue their dreams. The call was made during a panel discussion to mark the International Day of the Girl Child, held on 10 October 2025 at the…
The House of Representatives on Tuesday observed a one-minute silence in honour of the late son and grandson of the Senate Minority Leader, Sen. Abba Moro. The tribute followed a motion moved by Rep. Philip Agbese (APC–Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo) during plenary, which was presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu. Lawmakers stood in silence and prayed…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime offences to Nov. 24. The trial, earlier scheduled to commence on Monday, could not hold as Justice Mohammed Umar was absent due to a protest outside the court complex. The protest, led by activist Omoyele Sowore, demanded the…
An Abakaliki Magistrate Court on Tuesday ordered the remand of Bishop Onyeagoziri Ndubueze in the Abakaliki Correctional Centre over allegations of sexually abusing a 22-year-old female member of his congregation. Chief Magistrate Nike Chima gave the order after refusing the bail application submitted by the defence counsel, Mr. Friday Agbom. Chima ruled that the court…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has appealed to Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to intervene in its internal leadership dispute and ensure compliance with a court ruling affirming its recognised executives. At a news briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the party’s National Secretary, Dr Sunday Olaposi, from the…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has paid tribute to its National Leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, on his 69th birthday, lauding his enduring influence in Nigerian politics and commitment to public welfare. In a birthday message released in Abuja, the party’s spokesperson, Ladipo Johnson, described Kwankwaso as a patriotic statesman whose legacy spans governance, national…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a legal challenge against Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma over an alleged refusal to appoint the state’s most senior judge as acting Chief Judge. Justice Mohammed Umar ruled on Tuesday that the court could not assume jurisdiction because the applicant, lawyer Victor Nwadike, provided no substantive claim…
