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The trial of former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, before Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja was on Monday, September 22, 2025, stalled due to the defendant’s inability to commence his defence. Suswm, alongside his then Commissioner of Finance, Omodachi Okolobia, is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial […]
As the world marks the 2025 International Day of Peace, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to peacebuilding and conflict resolution, disclosing that it has successfully mediated 38 disputes across the Territory this year alone. Led by FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates who will contest in the February 21, 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed in Abuja on Monday. Olumekun, in a statement, said a total of […]
Lawmakers from several African countries converged in Abuja on Monday to collaborate on strategies to block the annual revenue leakages of $587 billion, as reported by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in May this year. This comes as Nigeria’s National Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to establishing the National Assembly Budget and Research Office (NABRO)—an […]
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly seemed to be quiet over the refusal of the former sole administrator of the state, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), to be probed by the House. Ibas had, in a statement made available to newsmen, said he was an appointee of President Bola Tinubu and cannot […]
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Monday, urged judges in the State’s judicial sector to uphold the principles of fairness and integrity in the discharge of their duties to Nigerians. Sanwo-Olu, speaking at the 2025/2026 legal year thanksgiving service held at the Christ Church Cathedral, Marina, said that an independent and courageous […]
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday evening. The meeting comes days after Fubara resumed office on September 19 following President Tinubu’s reversal of a state of emergency earlier imposed on Rivers State. Tinubu had announced the measure to restore peace and […]
Eight more bodies of policemen killed in the deadly attack on security operatives at Agu Centre, along the Katsina-Ala/Ukum border in Benue State, have been recovered. The incident occurred on Friday when a joint team of security operatives ran into the ambush of armed assailants, initially leaving three personnel confirmed dead and eight others […]
As football enthusiasts, analysts, and stakeholders eagerly anticipate the announcement of the 2025 Ballon d’Or winners at Monday night ceremony at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the rankings of the Top 30 nominees have been revealed. Here is the complete list of the top-30 nominees for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award: 30. Michael […]
The United States has warned that corrupt Nigerian government officials could face visa restrictions. In a statement shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, the US Mission in Nigeria reiterated that the fight against corruption transcends borders and that accountability applies to even the most powerful. “Fighting corruption knows no borders […]
