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2027: Oborevwori Endorses Tinubu’s Re-election Bid, Cites Delta Family Connection
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election bid in 2027, arguing that it would be “evil” for the people of Delta State to vote against the president because of his family ties to the state. Speaking during an interview on Tuesday, the governor said President Tinubu remains the…
NSCDC Dismisses Five Volunteer Personnel in Kano Over Gross Misconduct
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has dismissed five volunteer personnel from its service over allegations of unethical conduct, unprofessional behaviour, and gross indiscipline. The affected individuals are Yakubu Mubarak Yusuf, Isma’il Muhd, Adamu Auwalu, Abdulrazaq Suleiman, and Ahmad Sarki. The development was announced on Tuesday in a…
NDLEA Dismantles Nigeria–Mexico Meth Syndicate, Seizes N480bn Drugs in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered and dismantled a major transnational drug production network involving Nigerian and Mexican collaborators, following a high-level operation that led to the arrest of 10 suspects and the seizure of illicit drugs and chemicals valued at over N480 billion. The NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Buba…
School Abductions: Protests Erupt in Oyo, Ogun as NUT Launches Nationwide Solidarity Rallies
Public primary and secondary schools across Oyo State remained closed on Monday as teachers complied with a directive from the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to begin a nationwide protest over the continued captivity of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Ahoro-Esienle and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area. The action coincided with…
US to Scale Back Visa Processing Operations Across Africa, Retaining Only 20 Regional Hubs
US to Scale Back Visa Processing Operations Across Africa, Retaining Only 20 Regional Hubs
Court Sets July 6 to Rule on Malami’s 57 Properties
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)…
Amaechi Challenges ADC Primary Results Over Alleged Irregularities
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…
Court Grants El-Rufai N100m Bail Over Alleged National Security Breach
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in the sum of N100 million over charges relating to alleged breach of national security. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, who presided over the matter, approved the bail application but imposed strict conditions for the former governor’s release. According…