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El-Rufai withdraws ₦1bn rights suit against FCT Magistrate

admin April 1, 2026 0

Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has withdrawn his fundamental rights enforcement suit filed against a Chief Magistrate at the FCT Magistrate’s Court in a ₦1 billion case. Counsel to the ex-governor, Ugochukwu Nnakwu, informed Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in

NEWS, EFCC

EFCC nabs Abuja property Agent over alleged ₦288m fraud

admin April 1, 2026 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an Abuja-based house agent, Hajia Adama Ahmed Adamu, over an alleged property fraud amounting to ₦288 million. The agency disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that the suspect was apprehended by operatives of its Ilorin Zonal Directorate following a petition. According to the commission, Adamu […]

news SPORTS

Tuanzebe Fires DR Congo to World Cup as fans celebrate historic qualification

admin April 1, 2026 0

Ecstatic fans flooded the rain-soaked streets of Kinshasa, dancing late into the night after the Democratic Republic of the Congo secured a historic return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 52 years. Defender Axel Tuanzebe emerged the hero, scoring the decisive goal in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Jamaica after extra […]

news TRAGEDY

Tragedy: Kano Lawyer dies after being trapped in hotel elevator

admin April 1, 2026 0

A lawyer identified as Barrister Abdulsalam Ginsau from Kano State has reportedly died after being trapped inside an elevator at a hotel in Abuja, in an incident that has sparked widespread reactions on social media. Details surrounding the incident remain unclear at the time of filing this report, but early accounts suggest the lawyer was […]

Security

The second invasion of Onitsha (January 2, 1968) and the enduring impact

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The Second Invasion of Onitsha, which began on 2 January 1968, stands as one of the most decisive military campaigns of the Nigerian Civil War. It marked a turning point in the struggle between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the secessionist Republic of Biafra, not only because of its military outcome but also because […]

Salute to Service

Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau: A record of excellence in military and public service

admin April 1, 2026 0

Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau CFR, GSS, psc, ndc, fwc(+) was born on 14 March 1954. He is a retired Nigerian Army general, academic, and politician who served as Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria from 2008 to 2010. He later became Minister of the Interior in the administration of Muhammadu Buhari from 2015 to 2019. Dambazau […]

Opinion

Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: Trump’s Mission to Dismantle Global Energy Independence & The New Era of American Energy Hegemony, by Abubakar M. Kareto

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Beyond the Strait of Hormuz: Trump’s Mission to Dismantle Global Energy Independence & The New Era of American Energy Hegemony, by Abubakar M. Kareto The global energy landscape is currently undergoing its most seismic shift since the 1973 oil embargo. At the heart of this transformation is an aggressive strategy by the Donald Trump administration […]

news politics

Aide denies Power Minister’s resignation rumours to join Oyo gubernatorial race

admin April 1, 2026 0

The Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media to Bayo Adelabu, Bolaji Tunji, has denied reports claiming the minister resigned from office. A letter circulating online had suggested that Adelabu step down as Minister of Power to pursue his ambition of contesting the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. However, Tunji dismissed the claim, stating, […]

INTERNATIONAL Security

Nigeria apologises to South Africa over alleged installation of “Igbo king”

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The Nigerian High Commission in South Africa has apologised for the controversy caused by the alleged coronation of an “Igbo king” in the Eastern Cape Province. Solomon Eziko was reportedly crowned the “Igwe” of Kugompo, a city in the Eastern Cape Province. The celebration triggered major outrage that turned into violent protests on Monday where […]

Opinion

ADC Rising: The End of Political Certainty, by Engr. Bello Gwarzo Abdullahi, FNSE

admin March 31, 2026 0

Nigeria has unmistakably entered a defining political moment. Recent developments reflect a growing public resistance to any drift toward authoritarianism. Nigerians have demonstrated, repeatedly, that efforts to stifle opposition—past or present—will ultimately be resisted. Across the political landscape, alignments are shifting with unusual speed and clarity. These