The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has rejected claims made by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that political parties in Rivers State are collaborating under a “rainbow coalition” to back President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027. In a statement on Tuesday in Abuja, IPAC National Publicity Secretary Egbeola Martins described Wike’s statement as unfounded…
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma has approved plans for the establishment of a robotic surgical centre following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with IDCL Surgicals Limited. The agreement was formalised on Tuesday in Owerri, with Uzodimma describing the project as a significant milestone in the modernisation of healthcare services in the state. He…
The Nigerian Air Force has invited Nigerian youths to contribute ideas on the future of air operations by participating in the 2025/2026 Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Literary Competition. In a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the competition is part of…
Security operatives in Nigeria’s Gombe State have foiled an attempted armed bandit attack on a village in Akko Local Government Area, authorities said on Tuesday. The Gombe State Police Command confirmed that the incident occurred in Guda Lamido village, Kashere, after a distress alert was received at approximately 4:00 a.m. Police spokesperson DSP Buhari Abdullahi…
A Federal High Court in south-western Nigeria has set aside the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship primary election in Ekiti State, declaring the process invalid and ordering a fresh contest. Justice Babs Kuewumi gave the ruling on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti while delivering judgement in a case brought by PDP governorship aspirant Funsho Ayeni against the party…
A Nigerian federal court has returned for reassignment a high-profile terrorism financing case involving the Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, after prosecutors failed to appear at a scheduled hearing. Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja made the decision on Tuesday, ordering that the case file be forwarded to the…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) says it has disbursed ₦161.97 billion to 864,798 students since the introduction of its student loan scheme, as part of efforts to widen access to higher education. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Managing Director, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, said the fund had received more than…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 50,495 litres of petrol valued at ₦58,117,550 in Adamawa and Taraba states, following a series of intelligence-led anti-smuggling operations. Briefing journalists in Yola on Tuesday, the Area Comptroller of the Adamawa/Taraba Command, Mr Mohammed Tako, said the fuel was discovered in 1,868 jerry cans and was suspected to…
Nigeria coach Eric Chelle says the Super Eagles remain focused and confident despite a demanding travel schedule ahead of Wednesday’s AFCON semi-final clash with hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles, three-time African champions, have endured repeated journeys across Morocco during the knockout stages, unlike the Atlas Lions, who have played all their matches in Rabat. Nigeria…
The Kaduna State Judiciary has taken a decisive step towards modernising its justice system with the unveiling of the High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2025, and new affidavit forms by the Chief Judge, Justice Muhammad Aliyu. At the presentation ceremony on Tuesday, Justice Aliyu said the reforms were aimed at addressing longstanding issues within the…
