A Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment in the high-stakes case seeking the final forfeiture of 57 properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed July 6, 2026, to deliver judgment after hearing arguments from both sides on Tuesday. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…

Former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has rejected the outcome of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary, alleging widespread irregularities and voter suppression. In a statement shared on his X account on Tuesday, Amaechi dismissed the exercise as producing “concocted results,” insisting the process fell far short of the party’s promise of a…

Nigeria’s New Power Minister Walks Into a Crisis Three Years in the Making

Nigeria’s ruling party has formally exempted President Bola Tinubu from the standard vetting process ahead of the 2027 presidential primaries, a decision that bypasses a procedural step that every other aspirant would ordinarily be required to clear. The All Progressives Congress National Working Committee made the move at its 188th meeting on Wednesday, May 6,…

Court Seizes Nine Abuja Properties Linked to Fugitive Ex-Minister Amid Coup Plot Investigation

A diplomatic reshuffle quietly unfolded within Nigeria’s foreign affairs machinery this week, one initiated not by Abuja, but by the appointee himself. Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has confirmed that President Bola Tinubu approved his reassignment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa, a posting that replaces an earlier nomination to Germany that Fani-Kayode said he…

I’ll Consult Widely on 2027 Presidency — Jonathan

Zenith Bank Pushes West African Growth with Abidjan Entry.

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Mustafa Bello as its new Chairman, following the retirement of its founder, Jim Ovia. The appointment was disclosed in a corporate notice issued in Lagos on May 5, 2026. The bank said Ovia stepped down after completing the maximum 12-year tenure allowed under corporate governance guidelines for…