Court of Appeal Upholds Ban on NBC Fines, Dismisses Commission’s Appeal
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), affirming a Federal High Court ruling that bars the commission from imposing fines on broadcast stations. Delivering the lead judgement, Oyebiola Oyewumi, on behalf of a three-member panel, upheld the earlier decision and nullified fines imposed on 45 radio […]
Ireti Kingibe Retains ADC Membership After Court Ruling
A Federal High Court has refused a bid to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the affairs of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The decision came on Thursday from Justice Peter Lifu, who dismissed an ex parte application filed by some ward leaders in Wuse, Federal Capital Territory, claiming the senator had been suspended […]
INEC Rejects Calls for Chairman’s Resignation, Defends Independence
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed calls for the resignation of its Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, describing such demands as a direct attack on the commission’s constitutional independence. In a statement issued in Abuja, INEC’s Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, said allegations of bias against the chairman by political actors were unfounded and […]
Plateau Bloodshed: Tinubu Vows Swift Action, AI Surveillance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to end the wave of deadly attacks in Plateau State, promising decisive action and the deployment of over 5,000 AI-enabled surveillance cameras across the state. The system, already operational in Lagos State and Enugu State, is intended to strengthen intelligence gathering, enhance response times, and prevent future violence. Speaking […]
Tinubu Appoints New PTDF Boss, Renews TCN Chief’s Tenure
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), while also renewing the tenure of Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced in a statement […]
Political Firestorm: Mark Confronts Tinubu Over One-Party Bid
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has openly challenged Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explain what he described as growing fears within the ruling party despite its overwhelming political control. Speaking at a press conference, Mark criticised recent developments involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), particularly the removal of some ADC […]
7.4-Magnitude Quake Triggers Small Tsunami Waves in Indonesia, One Dead
A powerful earthquake struck waters off Indonesia early Thursday, triggering small tsunami waves, damaging buildings, and leaving at least one person dead, officials said. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake measured 7.4 in magnitude and was centered in the Molucca Sea at a depth of about 35 kilometers (22 miles). Tsunami waves were detected […]
Trump Escalates NATO Criticism Amid Deepening Rift Over Iran War
President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of NATO, raising the possibility of a U.S. withdrawal and highlighting growing tensions within the transatlantic alliance—particularly over the war involving Iran. Speaking at a private White House event, Trump accused NATO allies of treating the United States unfairly and warned that similar issues could arise in the […]
Supreme Court Signals Skepticism as Trump Attends Birthright Citizenship Hearing
President Donald Trump made history on Wednesday by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices appeared doubtful of his administration’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship. During more than two hours of arguments, several justices—including members of the Court’s conservative wing—questioned the legal basis of Trump’s […]
FG Declares April 3 and 6 Public Holidays for Easter Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Interior on behalf of the minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the minister congratulated Christians in […]
