The legal representatives of Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, have formally requested the Ebonyi State Police Command to ensure that an autopsy is carried out on the late Mary Habila before her body is released for burial, as authorities continue investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. The request, contained in a petition submitted to […]
A political disagreement has emerged over the handling of the recent abduction and rescue of school pupils and teachers in Oyo State, with Senator Adams Oshiomhole strongly opposing Governor Seyi Makinde’s appeal for an international investigation into the incident. The exchange comes only days after security agencies successfully secured the release of the victims who […]
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Political commentator and veteran journalist Reuben Abati has questioned Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s suggestion that a recent school abduction in the state may have been connected to his political aspirations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during Tuesday’s edition of The Morning Show on Arise Television, Abati argued that security incidents should be […]
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Political conversations ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Ebonyi State are beginning to gather momentum as members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and some public affairs commentators have renewed calls for a change in leadership, citing what they describe as declining governance and development in the state. The latest criticism emerged following […]
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The Nigerian Senate has criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his request for an international investigation into the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the appeal as unnecessary and capable of diminishing the efforts of Nigerian security agencies. The development comes shortly after the successful rescue of the victims […]
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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 […]
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Former Anambra State Governor and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has indicated that he is unlikely to seek Nigeria’s highest office in 2031, pointing to the country’s informal power-sharing arrangement and his age as major considerations. Speaking during an interview with media personality Rufai Oseni, Obi […]
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More than seven weeks after dozens of schoolchildren and their teachers were abducted in Oyo State, Nigerian security agencies have confirmed the successful rescue of all 44 victims following an extensive multi-agency operation that also resulted in casualties among security personnel. The military disclosed on Saturday that members of the security forces lost their lives […]
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Security forces under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have successfully thwarted multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State, preventing what appeared to be a planned overnight assault on strategic locations around Maiduguri and the Buratai axis. The military said the […]
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government to ensure the safety of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, following the former Anambra State governor’s claim that he has received threats to his life. The appeal comes as Nigeria’s political atmosphere gradually heats up ahead of the […]
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Political conversations surrounding former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have intensified after a senior aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar publicly defended the embattled politician, praising his leadership style while questioning the circumstances surrounding his continued detention. The remarks come as El-Rufai remains on trial over corruption-related allegations filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices […]
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has defended its decision to arrest Professor Bello Abubakar, the personal physician of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, saying the doctor is under investigation for allegedly making false statements connected to the former governor’s recent hospital visit. The anti-corruption agency said the arrest followed […]
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Popular Nigerian content creator Peller has been granted bail by a Magistrate’s Court in Lagos after spending four days in police detention over allegations linked to obstructing law enforcement officers during an encounter in the state. The court, sitting on Tuesday, admitted the social media personality to bail in the sum of ₦500,000, allowing him […]
