Alleged coup plot: DSS moves detained Islamic cleric, Zaria to court for trial
Sheik Abdukadir Sani Zaria, the Islamic scholar arrested by Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, in connection with the alleged plot to overthrow the government of President Bola Tinubu has been moved to the Federal High Court in Abuja for prosecution.He was…
Newly appointed ambassador-designate to Algeria Mohammed Lele dies at 50
Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassador-designate to Algeria Mohammed Lele has died at the age of 50.Food safety reports The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by its spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa. According to the…
More PDP Reps defect to APC, ADC
A fresh wave of defections swept through the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers realigned across party lines in what appears to be an early positioning for the 2027 general elections. At the resumption of plenary after the Easter…
CJN Kekere-Ekun cautions court administrators against betraying professional ethics
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has urged court administrators in the country to remain committed to their professional ethics as a way of sustaining public trust in the judicial system. Justice Kekere-Ekun noted that the effectiveness,…
Governor Alex Otti’s Aide Dumps Labour Party, Joins APC
Governor Alex Otti’s aide has joined the APC from the Labour Party. It was gathered that Iheanyi Frank Chinasa, the National Assembly Liaison Officer to Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has dumped the Labour Party (LP) and joined the All…
Peter Obi Speaks on 2027 Plans, Sets Condition for ADC Presidential Ticket
Former Anambra State governor Peter Obi has stated that he will be on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election, while stressing that any ambition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) must be based on a transparent and credible process….
UI begins search for next Vice-Chancellor
The search for the 14th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan has begun. This follows a call for applications made public via an “Internal/External Advertisement, Appointment of the Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan,” by the university’s Registrar, Ganiyu Saliu,…
Popular Nigerian journalist Okomi is dead
Popular sports broadcast journalist with Classic FM 97.3, Temisan Okomi, has died. A journalist with News Central, Olawale Adigun, confirmed his death in a statement shared on X on Friday. He wrote on X, “The worst way to go into…
Saraki Denies Link to Offa Robbery, Accuses Kwara Governor of Political Witch-Hunt
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has strongly denied any involvement in the 2018 Offa armed robbery incident, describing fresh attempts to link him to the crime as “frivolous” and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Friday, Saraki said he…
Favour Ofili’s Failed Switch From Nigeria To Türkiye Excites Solomon Ogba
A former president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), Chief Solomon Ogba has expressed total delight and excitement over the decision by the world’s sanctioning body to reject a switch to Türkiye by Favour Ofili. Sports247 gathered that Ogba…