The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed concerns about his safety as the 2027 elections draw closer. In a recent chat with media personality, Obi talked about the challenges he faces in his business, highlighting the struggles that opposition leaders in Nigeria are dealing
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Prof. Bello Abubakar, personal physician to former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over alleged abuse of a court-approved medical visit. The commission Spokesperson, Mr John Odey, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Odey said
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the activities of a fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). The president also directed the commission to conclude the investigation and submit a comprehensive report within 30 days. This was contained in
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo Command, says it destroyed three cannabis plantations, and seized 4,905.36kg of illicit drugs in June as part of its intensified operations against drug trafficking across the state. Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, State Commander of NDLEA, disclosed this on Tuesday in Benin while presenting
The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA) has issued the Federal Government a 21-day ultimatum to resolve outstanding remuneration and welfare concerns or face a nationwide indefinite strike. NAMDA President, Dr Nosa Orhue, announced the ultimatum on Tuesday in Abuja after the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting.
Senate has urged the Federal Government via the Nigerian High Commission in South Africa, to obtain written assurances from South African Government on protection of Nigerians following the expiration of June 30, ultimatum. The upper chamber also demanded the arrest and prosecution of persons responsible for acts of violence, intimidation,
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Tuesday led prominent traditional rulers and Islamic scholars from across Northern Nigeria to a high-level meeting of the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development in Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the closed door meeting was held under
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned trial of six alleged coup plotters until July 20. The case, which was fixed for continuation of trial-within-trial by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, could not go on after repeated disputes over the interpretation of the sixth defendant’s testimony. This defence lawyer, Sanusi
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has threatened a N10bn defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi over allegations linking him to murder, bribery and other criminal conduct. The letter is dated July 6, 2026, and was signed by ‘Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, for Pinheiro LP, lawyers of the Chief
The Federal Government has called on host communities in Ogun and Ondo states to give maximum support to the proposed Dangote Industrial City and Deep Seaport project, describing it as a transformative initiative that will create opportunities for economic growth and community development. Representing the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal,