Court Rules AGF Has No Power to Prosecute Electoral Offences
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN, lacks the legal authority to initiate, maintain, or prosecute offences under the Electoral Act, 2022. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Inyang Ekwo declared that only the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
Dangote Accuses Amosun of Twice Demolishing Itori Cement Plant Project
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has accused former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, of twice demolishing his company’s cement plant project in Itori, Ewekoro Local Government Area. The project, an expansion of Dangote Cement’s operations, consists of two new production lines with a capacity of 6.0 million metric tons per annum. […]
NCAA Clears Max Air to Resume Domestic Flights After Safety Audit
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has granted approval for Max Air to resume its domestic flight operations following a successful economic and safety audit. Michael Achimugu, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, announced the development on Monday, stating that the airline had met all regulatory requirements. Max Air had voluntarily suspended its […]
Wike Revokes 4,794 Land Titles Over Decades of Unpaid Ground Rent
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the revocation of 4,794 land titles due to non-payment of Ground Rent for over 40 years. A total of 8,375 property owners in key areas such as the Central Area, Garki I and II, Wuse I and II, Asokoro, Maitama, and Guzape have […]
Soludo Confident of Re-Election, Says No Strong Opposition in 2025 Poll
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has declared that he sees no formidable opposition as he seeks re-election in the November 8, 2025, governorship election. Speaking during a media chat to mark his third anniversary in office, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor asserted that there is widespread consensus among Ndi Anambra that the […]
North Korea Rejects G7 Demands, Vows to Strengthen Nuclear Arsenal
North Korea on Monday dismissed the G7’s call to abandon its nuclear program, instead vowing to “steadily update and strengthen” its nuclear capabilities. In a statement carried by state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korea’s Foreign Ministry declared that its nuclear-armed forces would exist forever, describing them as “a powerful means of justice” essential […]
Trump Administration Accused of Defying Court Order on Deportations
Despite White House claims of compliance, an ABC News review of flight data and court documents suggests the Trump administration ignored a federal judge’s order temporarily blocking the president from using a rarely invoked wartime law to deport noncitizens. The legal battle erupted after President Donald Trump invoked a centuries-old law granting him sweeping authority […]
Deadly Storms Ravage U.S., Leaving At Least 40 Dead as Tornadoes and High Winds Continue
Residents across the U.S. assessed the damage on Sunday after violent tornadoes, destructive winds, and blinding dust storms devastated homes, businesses, and entire communities, leaving at least 40 people dead. Meteorologists warned that the threat isn’t over. Tornado watches remained in effect for parts of the Carolinas, eastern Georgia, and northern Florida on Sunday, with […]
Amnesty International Condemns Threats Against Critics of Tinubu’s Government
Amnesty International has called on the Federal Government to halt threats against individuals and groups who criticize the current administration. In a statement posted on its X handle on Sunday, the human rights organization condemned what it described as the government’s “utter disregard for the Nigerian Constitution and international law” in its treatment of dissenting […]
Rivers Assembly Accuses Fubara of Blocking Supreme Court Verdict
The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of obstructing the enforcement of the Supreme Court’s judgment and manipulating public sentiment. Speaking on Sunday, Enemi George, spokesperson for the Assembly and chairman of the House Committee on Information, refuted claims that the legislature received an official letter notifying them of a new […]
