Falana Challenges Wike Over FCT Election Public Holiday and Movement Restrictions
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has criticized FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over the declaration of a public holiday and restrictions on citizen movement during the recent FCT Area Council elections. In an interview with Saturday PUNCH, Falana argued that Wike lacked the legal authority to declare a public holiday […]
El-Rufai Still Awaiting ICPC Response on Bail, Says Aide Amid Ongoing Legal Battles
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is yet to receive a response from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) regarding his bail application, his media aide, Muyiwa Adekeye, confirmed on Monday. El-Rufai voluntarily reported to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, February 16, following an official invitation. He […]
Tinubu Defends Executive Order on Oil Revenue as Legal Experts Split
The Presidency has defended President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Order 9 (EO9), which halted revenue deductions by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and related agencies, citing the supremacy of the Nigerian Constitution over the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information, explained that EO9 aims to restore constitutional […]
US Congress Submits Report on Persecution of Christians in Nigeria to Trump
The United States House Committees on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs have submitted a comprehensive report to the White House addressing the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Following President Donald Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), Congressman Riley Moore, together with Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole, led an in-depth investigation […]
Tinubu Confirms State Police Plans, Urges Calm Amid Kano Tensions
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu on Monday reaffirmed that the establishment of state police to tackle rising insecurity across Nigeria will proceed as planned. Speaking at an interfaith Ramadan Iftar with governors and senior officials at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Abuja, Tinubu assured Nigerians that the initiative will not be postponed. “What I […]
Wike Cancels 485 Abuja Land Titles After Failing Authenticity Checks
The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved the cancellation of 485 land titles in Abuja after failing official authenticity checks, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) confirmed on Monday. The affected documents were identified following a comprehensive review by the Department of Land Administration in partnership with the Abuja Geographic Information Systems (AGIS). […]
Awujale Selection Crisis: Ruling House Urges Tinubu to Intervene in Ijebuland Impasse
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has formally petitioned President Bola Tinubu, seeking urgent intervention in the suspended selection process for the next Awujale of Ijebuland in Ogun State. In a statement signed by Adegboyega Olowu, head of the Keregbetu family, the ruling house appealed to the President to prevail on Governor Dapo Abiodun to […]
Adamawa Auto Crash: Four Women Killed, 26 Hospitalised on Yola–Mubi Road
A tragic Adamawa auto crash on Monday evening along the busy Yola–Mubi Road has left four women dead and 26 others hospitalised, raising fresh concerns over road safety in the state. The victims were travelling to the Annual Convention of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN) in Demsa Local Government Area when the […]
Alex Iwobi Downplays Fulham’s European Qualification Ambition After 3-1 Win at Sunderland
Alex Iwobi has played down growing speculation about Fulham F.C. qualifying for European competition after their impressive 3-1 Premier League victory over Sunderland A.F.C. at the Stadium of Light. The Nigeria international delivered a match-winning performance, scoring once and providing an assist to help Fulham secure maximum points away from home. The victory pushes Fulham […]
Lookman’s Atletico Madrid Face Club Brugge in High-Stakes UEFA Champions League Second Leg
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will headline a decisive UEFA Champions League knockout play-off clash as Atlético Madrid host Club Brugge at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The tie remains delicately poised after a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg in Belgium, where both Lookman and fellow Nigerian star Raphael Onyedika delivered standout performances. First-Leg Drama […]