The Enugu State factional Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Johnpaul Anih, has appealed to the national leadership of the party to intervene in the leadership crisis rocking the state chapter. Anih made the appeal on Monday at a news briefing, insisting that he remained the “authentic chairman produced through a valid congress”…
The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says state governors need full operational control of security agencies to protect citizens effectively. Turaki, PDP Interim National Working Committee Chairman, said this during a condolence visit by the party’s leadership to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Ibadan on Monday. The visit followed…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Zamfara Command, says it has deployed 572 personnel and 17 operational vehicles for the Eid-Kabir celebration in the state. This is contained in a statement on Monday in Gusau by the command’s Public Relation Officer, Mr Isah Aliyu. The Acting Sector Commander in charge of the state, Musa Shehu, urged…
Supporters and residents across Agege Constituency I on Monday celebrated the APC declaration of Mr Gbenga Abiola, popularly called Agbelebu, as winner of the party’s House of Assembly primary election in the constituency. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday declared Abiola, a former Vice Chairman of…
The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Jonny Baxter says growing fintech collaboration between Nigeria and the UK is helping to address major challenges faced by small businesses. Baxter made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. “UK-Nigeria fintech partnerships are helping to address some of the most…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a suit filed by Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) seeking an order striking down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the new Electoral Act, 2026, until June 9 for hearing. The case, which was listed on the day’s cause list, could not proceed due to Justice Mohammed Umar’s…
The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has called for urgent and coordinated reforms in Nigeria’s legal education system to ensure it produces competent, innovative and globally competitive lawyers. Fagbemi made the call on Monday in Abuja at the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) 2026 Legal Education Summit themed “Advancing Legal Education Reform in Nigeria: Progress,…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned a forfeiture case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against nine properties linked to former Gov. Timipre Sylva of Bayelsa until July 16. Justice Obiora Egwuatu adjourned the matter following the inability of the EFCC’s lawyer, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, to file a report of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped a beverage company, Mamuda Beverages Nigeria Limited, from producing its ”pop power” energy drink over allegations bordering on trademark infringement pending the hearing of substantive suit. Justice Binta Nyako restrained Mamuda Beverages Ltd from further production of the drink in a copied bottle design, which allegedly infringed…
As Muslims prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, many Lagos residents are struggling with rising food and livestock prices, as the cost of pepper, tomatoes and rams continues to climb across major markets in the state. A market survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday at various markets showed that while rice…
