Court Orders Arrest of Alleged PFIPC Director-General After Failure to Appear for Arraignment

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi after he failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment over allegations bordering on forgery, fraud and impersonation. The bench warrant was issued by the court after prosecutors informed the judge that the defendant had again failed to honour the court’s […]

Tinubu Urged to Ensure Fair Treatment as El-Rufai’s Family Raises Concerns Over Detention

The family of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure that the former governor receives what they describe as his constitutional rights while facing ongoing legal proceedings. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, El-Rufai’s wife, Asiya El-Rufai, said the family was not requesting political intervention in the court […]

Atiku Abubakar Holds Talks With EU Envoy Ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 Election Cycle

As political activities gradually build toward Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that he held discussions with Gautier Mignot, focusing on the country’s democratic process and broader Nigeria-European Union relations. The meeting, which took place at Atiku’s residence in Abuja, brought together the former presidential candidate and the Head of […]

Interfaith Dialogue Remains Key to Nigeria’s Security Strategy, Says Tinubu

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed that strengthening cooperation between religious communities is central to tackling Nigeria’s persistent security challenges, stressing that lasting peace cannot be achieved through military action alone. The President made the remarks on Saturday while hosting Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and […]

Bandits Attack Abuja Community, Kidnap Five Residents

A group of armed bandits, numbering at least 20, launched an attack on the Chikakore community in Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday night. The assailants abducted five residents, including a family of three and a guest who was visiting. The attack took place around 11 pm when the bandits stormed the Health Centre extension area of […]

Four suspected bank system hackers are arrested in Abuja as a result of an EFCC sting operation.

According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), four people have been taken into custody for allegedly breaking into an Abuja bank’s system. On October 29, 2024, the EFCC made this information public on its X page. The accused were named by the Commission as Daminan Ali, Mohammed Bello Mahmud (the managing director of […]