Gunfire, Chaos in Rivers: Thugs Attack Amaechi’s Convoy, Torch ADC Office in Ubima
By Sunday Stephen Tension erupted in parts of Rivers State on Friday after armed men suspected to be political thugs attacked the convoy of former governor, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, shortly after suspected arsonists burned down a ward office of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in his hometown.The attack occurred along the Ubima–Omuanwa road in Ikwerre […]
Court Compels INEC to List Oluyede as PDP Candidate in 2026 Ekiti Governorship Poll
By Olushola Daniel A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and publish the name of Dr. Oluwole Oluyede as the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the June 2026 Ekiti State governorship election.Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Mohammed Umar directed INEC to include […]
$9.6bn P&ID Scandal: Court Sets May 11 for Judgment in EFCC Case Against British Director
By Olushola Daniel The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 11 for judgment in the case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against James Nolan, a British national and director of Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) Ltd, over his alleged involvement in the controversial $9.6 billion P&ID contract scam.Justice Obiora […]
Ethics Crackdown: Body of Benchers Suspends 17 Lawyers as EFCC Reveals Over 100 Senior Lawyers Facing Fraud Charges
By Sunday Stephen The hammer of discipline has fallen hard on Nigeria’s legal profession as the Body of Benchers sanctioned 17 lawyers for professional misconduct, imposing suspensions ranging from two to five years.The disciplinary action was disclosed during the Annual Lecture and presentation of the 2025 Report of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) held […]
Osun 2026: APC picks DG from Ife Central LG
By Oladele Ogunsola Ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Osun State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state has finally settled for a telecommunication expert, Benjamin Adereti Kayode from Ife Central Local Government area of the state as it’s Deputy Governorship candidate. The 48 year old politician replaces Lekan Olatunji, a former member […]
“I Saw the Travails Before the Glory” — Prof. Aderemi Adedibu Reflects on Life, Legacy and Politics
By Oladele Ogunsola Prof. Aderemi Abass Adedibu, the eldest son of the late strongman of Ibadan politics, High Chief Lamidi Ariyibi Akanji Adedibu, needs little introduction to anyone who knew the late “Alaafin Molete.” At first glance, the resemblance between father and son is striking. Yet that is where the similarity largely ends.Unlike his father, […]
British Colonial Records Set the Record Straight: Why Eba Island Belongs to Ondo State — Ajulo
By Akindele Orimolade The renewed controversy over the ownership of Eba Island has ignited heated debate across Nigeria’s coastal states. Yet beneath the swirl of political claims and counterclaims lies a fundamental question that must be answered not with rhetoric, but with verifiable history, law, and documented evidence.A careful examination of these records , according […]
Tinubu Applauded for ‘Brilliant Pick’ as Legal Luminary Hails Oyedele’s Ministerial Nomination
By Akindele Orimolade An Abuja-based legal luminary, Bola Aidi, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has commended Bola Ahmed Tinubu for nominating Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, describing the decision as a clear demonstration of merit, competence and visionary leadership.In a congratulatory letter addressed to the ministerial designate, Aidi praised the President for […]
Court Frees Abba Kyari, Brothers as Asset Non-Declaration Case Crumbles
By Musa Mohammed A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, (DCP) Abba Kyari, and his two brothers of allegations of asset non-disclosure brought by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho ruled that the anti-narcotics agency failed to prove its case beyond […]
CSO Applauds Maikalangu’s Victory, Rates FCT Council Polls Peaceful and Credible
By Danladi John A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), the Young People’s Initiative for Credible Leadership, has hailed the re-election of Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu as Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), describing the just-concluded FCT Area Council elections as largely peaceful, transparent and credible.Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, the Founder and Executive […]