The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed why Siminalayi Fubara pulled out of the 2027 governorship race in Rivers State. Wike […]
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“Tunde Ayeni Granted ₦200m Bail In ₦15.6bn Fraud Case” — Court Orders Sureties, ₦15bn Bank Guarantee As EFCC Trial Continues
The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting at Apo, on Monday, granted bail to the detained former Chairman of the Board of […]
Court Adjourns Ali Bello’s ₦10bn Money Laundering Trial To June 2 As Witness Testifies On Abuja Property Transactions
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, has adjourned the trial of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman until June 2, 2026. Bello, […]
‘N15.7bn fraud’: Court grants ex-Skye Bank chairman, Tunde Ayeni N200m bail
The high court of the federal capital territory sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Monday granted bail to former chairman of the defunct Skye Bank Plc, […]
“Ex-IGP Adamu Dumps APC After Losing Nasarawa Gov Primary” — Cites Lack Of Internal Democracy, Fairness And Transparency
Former Inspector General of Police Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) few days after losing the party’s gubernatorial […]
‘N10bn Kogi fraud’: Court adjourns Ali Bello’s trial till June 2
Justice James Omotosho of the federal high court, Maitama, Abuja, on Monday, May 25, 2026 adjourned the trial of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman till […]
“Court To Rule On Bid To Stop Jonathan From 2027 Race” — Ex-President Seeks Dismissal, ₦50m Cost Against Lawyer
Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will tomorrow, May 26, deliver judgment in a suit filed by an Abuja-based lawyer seeking […]
“Iwo Ruling Houses Drag Oluwo To Court” — Seek Monarch’s Removal Over Alleged Exhumation Of Past Kings’ Remains From Palace
Three ruling houses in Iwo, Osun State, have dragged the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abudulroshed Akanbi, before the State High Court, seeking his removal over […]
EIU: Dangote Refinery ends Nigeria’s fuel import dependence, boosts GDP, FX earnings
The operational expansion of the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is significantly transforming Nigeria’s downstream oil sector, reducing the country’s reliance on imported […]
BREAKING: INEC appeals judgment nullifying election guidelines
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has appealed the judgement of the federal high court in Abuja nullifying the timelines issued for the conduct of […]
“INEC Appeals Judgment Nullifying 2027 Election Timetable” — Seeks Stay Of Execution To Preserve May 10 Membership Register Deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has filed an appeal at the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal seeking to set aside the judgment […]
“Vendor’s Title Remains Superior” — Supreme Court Rules Part Payment Of Land Purchase Price Does Not Complete Sale
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reaffirmed the settled legal position that a purchaser of land who makes part payment of the purchase price but […]
“Court Fixes Hearing In NDC Suit Challenging Electoral Act Sections 138, 77(5)” — Judge’s Absence Stalls Case Against AGF, NASS, Akpabio, INEC
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday slated 6 June to hear a suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), seeking an […]
Court Grants RUDILAC Leave To Sue HYPREP Contractor Over Refusal To Disclose Ogoniland Cleanup Funds Records
The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has granted leave to the Rural Development, Information and Legal Advocacy Centre, RUDILAC, to commence judicial review […]
“FG Opens Cybercrime Trial Against Justice Crack” — Court Adjourns To September 28 For Forensic Evidence Review
The Federal Government on Monday opened its case against social media activist and influencer, Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, before the Federal High Court […]
Can A Lawmaker Hold Office In One Party While Contesting Under Another? Constitutional Questions Trail Chinda’s APC Governorship Ticket
The nomination of Kingsley Ogundu Chinda the sitting Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and a member elected on the platform of the Peoples […]
“Ritual Wealth Scam” — Court Sentences Self-Acclaimed Native Doctor To 31 Years For Defrauding Deceased Woman Of Over ₦5m Through Fake Ritual Claims
An Anambra State High Court sitting in Onitsha has sentenced a self-acclaimed native doctor, Akinyola Ogundale, to 31 years’ imprisonment for obtaining money by false […]
Tinubu Should Start A School Of Politics Because He Has Shown He Is The Owner Of The Game — Journalist Reuben Abati
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proven himself to be “the owner of the game” following […]
“Nigerian Army Deployed Troops To Benin On Tinubu’s Directive” — Says Mission Was To Safeguard Democratic Stability During Elections
The Nigerian Army says it deployed troops to the Republic of Benin in April 2026 in a proactive move aimed at supporting democratic stability and […]
“Chef Arrested For Drugging Abuja Household, Stealing ₦150m Luxury Items” — Police Recover iPhone, Suspected Chemical As Accomplices Flee
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a chef, John Cosmos Govi, over his alleged involvement in the drugging of occupants and theft of luxury items […]