The Federal High Court of Nigeria has released the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, in an effort to ensure the timely, efficient, and equitable resolution of pre-election disputes across the country. The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, approved the revised Practice Directions, according to a press … Read more
Seven accused commanders of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, were seized at Katsina Airport after returning from the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The Federal Government lauded the arrests as a significant victory for Nigeria’s integrated digital identification and security verification system. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the … Read more
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has lambasted President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of adopting key programs without appropriate planning and failing to address Nigeria’s important concerns. Speaking on Channel Television’s Politics. Baba-Ahmed claimed on Friday that the Federal Government did not conduct thorough assessments before beginning on critical … Read more
The Nigerian Army has announced a massive reorganisation of its senior leadership, including the appointment of new General Officers Commanding, GOCs, commanders, commandants, and chief staff officers, as part of efforts to improve operational effectiveness and national security. Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday. … Read more
Martin Amaewhule, speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara for what he deemed as the postponement of the state’s MTEF submission, which covers the years 2026–2028. The Speaker’s media aide, Martins Wachukwu, released a statement in which he claimed the document was submitted much later than the legally mandated … Read more
According to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), 289 individuals in Edo State have been apprehended on suspicion of drug trafficking since January 2026. At this year’s celebration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, held in Benin City on Friday, June 26, 2026, this was revealed by Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, … Read more
In Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area, Osun State, members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have denied any connection between Wole Oke, the party’s campaign council director general for the governorship election on August 15, and the recent murder of Accord Party member Ajayi Rogba. On Tuesday night, alleged thugs allegedly killed Ajayi, a native … Read more
If Peter Obi is not allowed to be on the ballot for president in 2027, Rev. Dr. Okechukwu Christopher Obioha, leader of the Njiko Igbo Forum, has warned, Nigeria might not be able to hold a successful general election. The comment was made after Friday’s decision by the Federal High Court to order INEC to … Read more
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, has lambasted Governor Siminalayi Fubara for allegedly delaying the submission of the state’s 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework, or MTEF. In a statement issued by his media aide, Martins Wachukwu, the Speaker stated that the document was presented much after the deadline set by law. … Read more
The 2027 presidential ambitions of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso were dealt a new setback on Friday when a Federal High Court in Lokoja overturned its earlier decision directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a political party. Justice Isah Dashen, who gave the finding, determined … Read more