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By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri Alhaji Attom Magira, who had consecutively contested for governor on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019, and also in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has declared his intention to contest again on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 general elections in …

Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Baba Bappa, told the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday that he had no business dealings in any property with former governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. Bappa, who is the 13th prosecution witness (PW-13), told Justice Emeka Nwite while being cross-examined by the defense lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, in the ongoing …

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power. This follows its success in screening the film at the plenary session. During extensive deliberations conducted by the Senate Committee of the Whole, the lawmakers noted that installed electricity generation in Nigeria exceeds 13,000MW but actual supply rarely exceeds 4,500MW as transmission and distribution systems remain weak. In his …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) said Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye as the consensus candidate for the Ifo/Ewekoro federal constituency ahead of the next election cycle, in a development party that stakeholders have described as the result of extensive internal consultations and negotiations. Adeleye’s emergence was reportedly achieved through a process anchored on dialogue, reconciliation and consensus building among party leaders, …

By Salihu Pirkusu, Maiduguri The Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ali Ndume, has taken decisive steps to include both Damboa and Hawul local government areas in his formal proposal for the delineation and activation of additional state constituencies in Borno South, following compelling historical evidence presented by community stakeholders. The development follows earlier correspondence addressed to the Independent National Electoral …

Rotary International District 9127 announced plans to honor some of its members for their outstanding humanitarian and leadership roles. The icons, according to the District, will be honored during the three-day conference, District Conference 2026 (DISCON), which will be held May 14-16, 2026. The conference will bring together over 1,000 Rotarians from across Northern Nigeria and the FCT with the …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market earned N628 billion at the close of trading on Wednesday This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as Airtel Africa, Cap and Zichis, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 242,729.51 points from 241,750.15 points the previous day. After five hours of trading …

The Gombe State High Court has found guilty and sentenced a magistrate, Mohammad Kumo, to two years and six months’ imprisonment for corruption, following prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Justice HH Kereng, who delivered the sentence on Wednesday, also gave the convict an option of a fine of N250,000 and ordered him to pay N500,000 as compensation …

A disturbing pattern continues to unfold across Nigeria that undermines the rule of law, erodes public trust and places citizens, especially young people, at constant risk. Extrajudicial killings by the police are no longer isolated incidents. They are symptoms of a deeper institutional crisis, rooted in impunity, weak oversight and a culture that too often rewards abuse over accountability. The …

Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, former governor of Delta State, has dismissed allegations of missing funds amounting to 1.3 trillion naira, affirming his readiness to contest for a Senate seat in the 2027 general elections. Former Okowa Chief Press Officer, Olisa Ifeajika, addressed the claims at a press conference in Asaba on May 5, 2026. She was responding to allegations raised by …