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Court of Appeal confirms Doguwa's acquittal in homicide case

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the acquittal of House of Representatives member Alhassan Ado Doguwa on charges of culpable homicide, marking a significant decision...

Buhari offers condolences to NNPC MD Kyari on his daughter’s death

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has extended his deepest condolences to Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited,...

“PDP is united as one big family, without factions,” — Bala

Chairman of the Governors Forum of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir, has emphasized that the PDP remains united and free from any factions....

IPMAN warns of impending fuel scarcity, citing issues with NNPCL

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has issued a warning regarding a potential fuel shortage that could affect the entire country. This announcement...

States give varying reasons for suing EFCC, NFIU in Supreme Court

New revelations have surfaced as sixteen state governments have filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court, contesting the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes...

Court issues fresh summons to former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has issued a new summons to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. According to reports, the former governor...

INEC dismisses BVAS smuggling accusations in Edo as baseless and unverified

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly refuted the recent allegations of BVAS machine smuggling in Edo State, describing the claims as baseless, unsubstantiated,...

Chief Judge dismisses Justice Nyako's recusal in Nnamdi Kanu's trial

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, has reportedly refused to accept the request made by Justice Binta Nyako to step down from presiding over the...

FG allows marketers to lift fuel directly from Dangote refinery

The Federal Government has officially authorized petroleum marketers to source petrol directly from the Dangote refinery, marking a significant shift in the nation's petroleum distribution...

PDP crisis deepens as faction appoints new acting National Chairman

The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated as tensions rise within the leadership. A faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) has taken significant...

Rivers: Fubara could face impeachment – Cole

Tonye Cole, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the 2023 Rivers State governorship election, has raised serious concerns over the political challenges currently facing Governor...

PDP Crisis: Sit back and enjoy the drama – Fayose

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has described the ongoing internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as an “exciting drama,” urging Nigerians to...

Akpabio mocks Oshiomhole, accusing Obaseki of betrayal

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has openly taunted Senator Adams Oshiomhole, claiming that the outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has betrayed him after receiving Oshiomhole's...

Court rejects Fubara's attempt to oust 27 members of the Rivers Assembly

The Court of Appeal has officially dismissed an appeal filed by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, which sought to remove 27 members of the State House of Assembly who had defected...

Ada-George, Rivers Elders Rally Behind Fubara Amid Political Tensions

The Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum (RIVLEF) has reaffirmed its strong support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara amid escalating political tensions in the state. The forum, led by its...

Secondus warns Tinubu about Wike’s increasing threat to Nigeria’s democracy

Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Uche Secondus, has raised concerns regarding the conduct of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike,...

TUC urges FG, NNPC to reverse petrol price hike immediately

The Trade Union Congress (TUC), in a strong statement, has urged the Nigerian government to immediately reduce the current petrol prices, pushing for them to be brought down...

Buhari nominates Lai Mohammed, Niyi Adebayo, and others to support Tallen

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent ten of his former cabinet members to deliver a message of condolence to the former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development,...

PETROAN urges Dangote to disclose its exact petrol price

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has voiced its frustration over the lack of transparency from Dangote Refinery regarding the...

UNICAL VC suspends HOD over alleged alteration of 235 exam results

The University of Calabar (UniCal) has taken decisive action by suspending one of its lecturers, Joseph Akpan, due to allegations of altering 235 examination result scripts. This decision...