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The witness told the court about the alleged coup plot, connecting the accused, Sylva with financial channels

A Nigerian Army officer on Wednesday testified before the Federal High Court in Abuja, detailing how investigators uncovered an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as financial and operational links linking the defendants to the plot. The witness, a member of the Army Military Police Corps, was present at the ongoing trial of six defendants who …

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A setback for the David Mark ADC faction, as the Court barred INEC from recognizing the congress

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognize or attend any congress organized by the interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress, African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik on Wednesday ruled that the four-year terms of office of the state working committee and the state executive committee …

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Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Thursday, April 30

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Setback for the David Mark ADC faction, because the Court prohibited INEC from recognizing the congress The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognize or attend any congress organized by the interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress, African Democratic …

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NGX: Equity markets consolidate gains with N5.4tr gain for investors

This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as UACN, Zichis and Cap, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 237,205.59 points from 228,740.19 points the previous day. After five hours of trading on the capital market, equity capitalization jumped to N152.7 trillion from N147.2 trillion recorded by the exchange …

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Top 10 stories from all Nigerian Newspapers, Wednesday, April 29

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. 2027: Faleke buys APC form for Tinubu’s re-election bid The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination form on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as preparations for the 2027 presidential election intensify.Read more 2. ADC Crisis: …

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JUST IN: Setback for David Mark ADC faction, as Court bars INEC from recognizing congress

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to recognize or attend any congress organized by the interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress, African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik on Wednesday ruled that the four-year terms of office of the state working committee and the state executive committee …

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The Presidency defended Tinubu’s record in the North West, highlighting key projects ahead of the tour

The Nigerian Presidency has rejected claims that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sidelined the North West region, and insisted that his government has made major investments in infrastructure, health services and transport in the region. Officials made this known on Monday in Abuja during a press conference organized by Renewed Hope Ambassadors ahead of a nationwide inspection tour of the …

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Lagos Assembly dismisses clerk, confirms new appointment

The Lagos State House of Assembly has resolved to remove Mr Olalekan Onafeko from the post of Clerk of the House of Representatives with immediate effect. This followed deliberations held by members of parliament and was adopted by vote at the plenary session on Tuesday. In his remarks, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mudashiru Obasa, said the removal …

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NGX: Equity markets bounce back as investors gain N3.3tr

Investors in the Nigerian equity market gained N3.3 trillion at the close of trading on Tuesday to bounce back from the previous day’s losses. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as IMG, FTN Cocoa and Wapco on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 228,740.19 points from 223,602.29 points on the …

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ADC urges CJN to expedite Supreme Court decision on leadership crisis

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction allied with former Senate President David Mark has formally appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, to facilitate speedy delivery of judgment in the pending Supreme Court case regarding the party leadership dispute. In a letter dated April 28 and signed by its attorney, Shuaibu E. Aruwa (SAN), the party warned that …

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