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The Chief Judge of Kaduna State, Justice Muhammad Tukur Aliyu, has rejected a request by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, seeking the transfer of the corruption case against him from Justice Darius Hyet Khobo to another judge of the Kaduna State High Court. The decision followed petitions filed by El-Rufai and his legal […]
By Kazeem Akande A newly installed traditional ruler in Lagos has urged youths to shun voter apathy and actively participate in governance, stressing that their involvement is crucial for shaping the future of the state. The Traditional Ruler, Oba Abdulkabir Bashiru, the Olu of Oko-Baba Agba Oworonshoki under Kosofe Local Government Area in Lagos State, […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Commander in Ogun State, Commander of Narcotics (CN) Tijjani Rabe, has fired back at activist and politician Omoyele Sowore over his criticism of the agency’s operations and advocacy for the legalisation of cannabis. Rabe, in a strongly worded response, defended the NDLEA’s mandate, saying the agency’s operations against […]
By Dr. Olukayode Ajulo SAN, OON There are moments in public life when one must pause, not because silence is easier, but because truth deserves to be spoken while the evidence is still fresh. The August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election provides one such moment. I write this not merely as a Senior Advocate of […]
The President of Global Peace Movement International, Dr Mike Uyi, has commended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, for what he described as a significant transformation in the Commission’s approach to fighting economic and financial crimes and converting recoveries into tangible national assets. Uyi said the Federal Government’s decision […]
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday directed the commissioning of a comprehensive forensic investigation into the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council scandal. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting, presided over by Tinubu at the…
The relationships, intrigues, influence and whispered conversations captivating Nigeria’s elite circles In Nigeria’s high society, romance is rarely just romance. Add wealth, political connections, celebrity status and proximity to power, and even an ordinary friendship can become the subject of intense speculation. Abuja, in particular, has perfected this curious blend of politics and social…
The Allied People’s Movement, (APM), Senatorial Candidate for Oyo Central Senatorial District, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has admonished the people of Oyo State in general to eschew religious bitterness and embrace tolerance as he congratulated the traditional religion worshippers on the celebration of Isese Day, which comes up on Thursday, August 20, 2026. It could […]
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved that monies seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be released to the Education sector. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, who stated this after the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, said the monies will be channelled through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND). […]
By Prince Adeyemi Aseperi-Shonibare From Handwritten Results to BVAS and IReV: The Long Journey of Nigeria’s Electoral Democracy, from Jonathan and Buhari to Tinubu The 2026 Osun governorship election should be viewed as much more than another contest between the APC and the opposition. It is an important chapter in Nigeria’s continuing democratic journey […]
