Contempt of Court: Judge Orders Arrest, Imprisonment of Former INEC Boss Mahmood Yakubu
A Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the arrest and imprisonment of Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), for contempt of court. Justice Adefunmilola Demi-Ajayi issued the order in a ruling delivered on Monday, September 29, 2025 — days before Professor Yakubu stepped […]
Orji Kalu Declares Himself Southeast’s Top Politician, Challenges Peter Obi to Public Debate
Former Abia State governor and serving senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has dismissed Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as his political leader, insisting he remains the most influential politician from Nigeria’s Southeast. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired on Wednesday, Kalu threw a direct challenge to Obi, urging the former Anambra […]
Despite Reform Progress, Poverty Deepens for 139 Million Nigerians — World Bank
The World Bank has cautioned that Nigeria’s recent economic reforms, though stabilizing key indicators, have yet to translate into tangible relief for millions of citizens — with an estimated 139 million Nigerians still living in poverty. At the launch of the latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report on Wednesday in Abuja, the Bank’s Country Director […]
Ramaphosa Appoints Defence Minister Angie Motshekga as Acting President
South African Defence Minister Angie Motshekga has assumed the role of acting president, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s departure for official visits to Europe and the temporary absence of his deputy, Paul Mashatile. The Presidency announced the development on Wednesday, explaining that the appointment complies with Section 90(1) of South Africa’s 1996 Constitution, which permits the […]
Tinubu’s Government Disputes World Bank Report Claiming 139 Million Nigerians Are Poor
The Nigerian Presidency has dismissed the World Bank’s latest poverty assessment, calling its estimate that 139 million Nigerians live in poverty “unrealistic and misleading.” In a statement on Wednesday, Presidential media aide Sunday Dare said the report ignored Nigeria’s economic context and relied on outdated data models that do not reflect current realities. “While we […]
Tension Deepens at Dangote Refinery as Sacked Engineers Reject Redeployment Plan
Fresh controversy has erupted at the $20 billion Dangote Refinery as some recently dismissed engineers accused the company of victimization and unfair redeployment following their reported decision to join the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The affected workers told The PUNCH under anonymity that management planned to move them to […]
Supreme Court to Weigh Mail-In Ballot Lawsuit Amid Broader Election Law Debate
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday is set to hear arguments in a potentially landmark case that could reshape who has the right to challenge election laws in federal court — and whether a contested Illinois mail-in voting law can be brought back to life. At the center of the dispute is a 2022 lawsuit […]
Attorney General Pam Bondi Grilled in Heated Senate Hearing Over Trump DOJ Actions and Epstein Files
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced sharp bipartisan scrutiny Tuesday during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that spotlighted growing concerns over President Donald Trump’s expanding control over the Justice Department, the targeting of political opponents, and mounting pressure for transparency in federal investigations tied to Jeffrey Epstein. The hearing — Bondi’s first appearance before the committee […]
Key Witness Poses Challenge in Comey Prosecution, Sources Say
Federal prosecutors pursuing criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly making false statements to Congress have expressed deep concerns that a pivotal witness in their case could significantly weaken their ability to convince a jury, sources familiar with the investigation told ABC News. The case, which stems from Comey’s 2020 testimony before […]
Albanian Judge Fatally Shot in Courtroom During Trial in Tirana
A sitting judge at Albania’s Court of Appeal was shot and killed on Tuesday when a defendant on trial opened fire during a court hearing in the capital city. Judge Astrit Kalaja, a veteran member of the judiciary with over three decades of legal experience, was rushed to the hospital after the shooting but succumbed […]
