Court Adjourns N500m Suit Against Wike, Others Over Arrest of Vulnerable FCT Residents
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned until May 29 the hearing of a suit filed by vulnerable FCT residents—including scavengers, beggars, and petty traders—against Minister Nyesom Wike and others over alleged human rights violations. Justice James Omotosho granted the adjournment after the plaintiffs’ counsel, Adamu Mahmood, sought more time to file a […]
Atiku Should Accept It’s Not His Destiny to Lead Nigeria—Bwala
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has advised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to reconsider his political ambitions, suggesting it may not be his destiny to lead Nigeria. Speaking on TVC’s Politics Hangout on Monday, Bwala pointed to Atiku’s six unsuccessful attempts at the presidency and urged him to seek other ways […]
Reps Working to Back Renewable Energy Policy with Law—Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen says the parliament is working to provide legal backing for the federal government’s renewable energy policy to accelerate Nigeria’s transition to clean energy. Abbas spoke on Monday in Lagos at the first legislative conference and expo on renewable energy in Nigeria, organised by the House Committee on […]
Trump Rules Out Third Term, Reaffirms Commitment to Two-Term Presidency
US President Donald Trump has dismissed mounting speculation about a possible third term in office, stating unequivocally that he will not seek to extend his presidency beyond the constitutional limit of two terms. “I’ll be an eight-year president, I’ll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important,” Trump said during an interview […]
Governor Yusuf Denies N2bn Diversion Allegation, Defends Kwankwaso’s Integrity
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has dismissed allegations by former Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, accusing the administration of diverting N2 billion from local government funds. Speaking at a meeting with 484 elected ward councillors at the Government House on Sunday, Yusuf described the claims as false and […]
Dogara Urges Patience With Tinubu, Warns Against Nigeria’s Disintegration
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has cautioned that Nigerians stand to lose greatly if the country is allowed to disintegrate. Acknowledging the current economic challenges, he appealed for patience, urging citizens to give President Bola Tinubu time to implement his vision before passing judgment ahead of the 2027 elections. Dogara […]
Dele Farotimi Vows Legal Action Over Arrest, Detention in Defamation Case
Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has pledged to sue those responsible for his arrest and detention stemming from the now-withdrawn defamation case involving senior lawyer Afe Babalola (SAN). Farotimi was arrested in Lagos last December and transported to Ekiti, where he was charged with defaming Babalola in his book Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. He […]
Senator Abdulfatai Buhari Declares 2027 Oyo Governorship Ambition
Abdulfatai Buhari, senator representing Oyo North, has declared his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027. Speaking on Parrot FM, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain said he is ready to transition from legislative work to executive leadership. “This is the third time I would be a senator and the fourth time […]
Ezekwesili Denies Bribery Allegation Over Support for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has firmly denied allegations that she accepted a bribe to support Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator for Kogi Central, in her sexual harassment case against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ezekwesili, who has consistently called for an impartial investigation into the allegations, dismissed claims by UK-based activist Sandra Duru, also known as […]
Albanese Clinches Historic Re-Election, Expanding Labor’s Mandate in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a decisive victory in Australia’s federal election, becoming the first leader since John Howard to win consecutive terms and the first Labor prime minister to do so since Bob Hawke in the 1980s. With more than 60% of votes counted, Albanese’s center-left Labor Party is projected to increase its […]
