Factional Leadership Brewing in Sokoto APC As Senator Lamido Allegedly Inaugurates Parallel LGs Party Excos
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto Unexpectedly, and despite the glowing track of followership in the ruling APC in Sokoto state, Senator Ibrahim Lamido (APC- Sokoto East) at the weekend, allegedly inaugurated what seem to be a factional set of APC Executives for the 23 LGs in state. It is believed that the local government party […]
INEC to Conduct Mock Presidential Poll Ahead of 2027 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to hold a mock presidential election to test systems and logistics before the 2027 general polls. ALSO READ: Kaduna Coalition Calls for Mass Protests and Extended Probe of El-Rufai This move follows the recent passage and signing of the Electoral Act 2026, which has been the […]
Kaduna Coalition Calls for Mass Protests and Extended Probe of El-Rufai
A civil society coalition known as Kaduna Voices United has announced plans to stage mass protests across Kaduna State to demand the continued detention of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. ALSO READ: Senate Urges Dismissal of CAC Chief Over Legislative Snub The group is seeking an extension of current investigations into his administration to include alleged […]
Nigerian Christian Woman Held 18 Months for Speaking Out Against Deborah Samuel’s Murder (1)
By Mr Kashami (@welcomekashami) This is the first part of an article on How Rhoda Jatau, a Christian mother of five children, was unjustly jailed in Bauchi for one and a half years for condemning the killing of Deborah Samuel. How did this happen? Following the brutal murder of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State in […]
Senate Urges Dismissal of CAC Chief Over Legislative Snub
The Nigerian Senate has called for the immediate sacking of Husaini Magaji, the Registrar-General of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), following his continued defiance of parliamentary summons. ALSO READ: El-Rufai Files Application to Quash DSS Charges in Federal High Court The demand was triggered by a motion from Senator Orji Uzor Kalu during a Finance […]
Senegalese Prime Minister Critiques Morocco Over Prison Sentences for Football Fans
Senegal’s Prime Minister has formally expressed his dissatisfaction with a Moroccan court’s decision to imprison 18 Senegalese football supporters following a pitch invasion during an international match last month. ALSO READ: Sudan Condemns Uganda Over Meeting with RSF Leader The supporters were taken into custody in Morocco after the Africa Cup of Nations final on […]
El-Rufai Files Application to Quash DSS Charges in Federal High Court
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has approached the Federal High Court to seek the dismissal of charges filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). ALSO READ: EFCC Arrests 20 and Seizes 17.2 Million Naira in FCT Election Operation El-Rufai is challenging the legality and competence of the suit, characterizing the legal […]
Sudan Condemns Uganda Over Meeting with RSF Leader
The Sudanese government has strongly criticized Uganda for hosting Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, describing the reception as an affront to humanity. ALSO READ: Beautiful Nubia Accuses Yinka Ayefele and BBO of Melody Theft Sudan’s foreign ministry, which remains aligned with the national armed forces, stated that Uganda violated […]
EFCC Arrests 20 and Seizes 17.2 Million Naira in FCT Election Operation
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested 20 suspects for their alleged involvement in vote buying and other electoral offences during the Federal Capital Territory area council elections held on Saturday. ALSO READ: Governor Sani Pledges Fair Compensation for Affected Kaduna Residents The anti-graft agency announced the development in a statement shared […]
Governor Sani Pledges Fair Compensation for Affected Kaduna Residents
Governor Uba Sani has assured Kaduna State residents that his administration will prioritize fair and adequate compensation for property owners affected by urban renewal, distancing his approach from the mass demolitions of the past. ALSO READ: El-Sudi: Kefas Neutral as APC Ward Congress Holds in Taraba Speaking in Rigasa on Wednesday, the Governor distributed compensation […]