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‘PDP Is Back’: Turaki, Party Elders Seek Obasanjo’s Counsel as 2027 Battle Looms

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Taminu Turaki, has declared that the party is ready to win the forthcoming off-season governorship elections in Osun and Ekiti States. Mr. Turaki spoke after a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. […]

Maryam Sanda Case: Supreme Court Reaffirms Death Sentence, Faults Presidential Pardon Bid

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the death sentence imposed on Maryam Sanda, the daughter-in-law of a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for committing culpable homicide. In a split decision of four to one, a five-member panel of the apex court upheld the judgment sentencing her to death by hanging. The court dismissed […]

‘Spiritual Intercession’ or Extortion? Ayodele and Adelabu Clash Over Costly Ritual Demands Ahead of 2027 Oyo Race

Minister of Power, Mr. Bayo Adelabu, has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over what he describes as an attempt by Primate Elijah Ayodele, Founder and Head of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Lagos, to blackmail and extort him of ₦150 million under the guise of “spiritual intercession” to secure his emergence as […]

CBN Removes Cash Deposit Limits, Raises Weekly Withdrawal Cap to N500,000

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed cash deposit limits and increased the weekly cash withdrawal threshold from N100,000 to N500,000. The policy changes were contained in a circular issued to all banks and other financial institutions, signed by Dr. Rita Sike, Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department. Dr. Sike said the revisions formed […]

Chelle Names 55-Man Provisional Squad as Super Eagles Begin AFCON 2025 Build-Up

Head Coach Eric Chelle has named Captain William Ekong, Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Stanley Nwabali in a 55-man provisional squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The list also includes Maduka Okoye, Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi, and Raphael Onyedika ahead of the tournament in Morocco. Among […]

US Lawmakers Fault Nigerian Government Over Failure to Halt Killings

US lawmakers have accused the Nigerian government of failing to do enough to address the rising insecurity and mass killings across the country. The lawmakers spoke on Tuesday during a joint congressional briefing of the United States House Appropriations Committee on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria, held in the aftermath of President Donald […]

US Congress Urged to Demand End to Sharia Law, Disband Hisbah in Northern Nigeria

United States lawmakers were on Tuesday urged to pressure the Nigerian government to abolish Sharia law in northern states where it has been adopted and disband the religious-enforcement Hisbah commissions, as experts warned that these laws and institutions are fuelling systematic anti-Christian persecution. During a joint House briefing convened in response to US President Donald […]

Sowore Freed on Bail as Court Warns Against Inciting Public Amid Cybercrime Allegations

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday granted Mr. Omoyele Sowore bail on self-recognition, cautioning him against making any statements capable of inciting the public against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sowore’s bail followed his arraignment by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a five-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime. He […]

Tinubu Nominates Former Defence Chief Musa as New Minister of Defence

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Christopher Gwabin Musa as the new Minister of Defence. In a letter to the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu conveyed the nomination, naming General Musa as the successor to Mr. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, who resigned on Monday. The announcement was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser […]

US Lawmakers Hold Briefing on Rising Violence and Christian Persecution in Nigeria

The United States House Appropriations Committee will on Tuesday hold a joint congressional briefing to examine allegations of rising violence and the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. US Congressman Riley Moore announced the meeting on X, confirming that Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Chair of its National Security Subcommittee, Mr. Mario Díaz-Balart, […]

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