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By Victor Osula, Abuja The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday ordered former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to serve President Bola Tinubu with his suit challenging the president’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election through the All Progressives Congress (APC) within seven days. Justice Inyang Ekwo issued the order after granting, through his political party, the request …

International Day of Democracy 2026: NHRC scribe Ojukwu tasks politicians to run issue-based campaigns ahead of 2027 polls – Core Reporter International Day of Democracy 2026: NHRC scribe Ojukwu tasks politicians to run issue-based campaigns ahead of 2027 polls From our journalist Abuja (Core Reporters) – As Nigeria joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 2026 International Day …

President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing away of veteran Nollywood actor and film executive, Oludotun Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, at the age of 84. Tinubu described the late actor as one of Nigeria’s most illustrious actors and a towering figure whose remarkable career spanned theatre, television and cinema globally. This is contained in a statement …

Post views: 18 Football icon and President of Enyimba FC, Ambassador Kanu Nwankwo (Papilo), has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the 2026 Adamawa Peace Cup. The appointment was announced by the Governor of Adamawa State, in recognition of Kanu’s legendary status in world football, his outstanding contribution to youth empowerment through the Kanu Heart Foundation and his …

The National Assembly has forwarded the Constitution Amendment Bill, 2026, including the proposed establishment of state police services, to the 36 state Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval. The broadcast, made on Wednesday by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, marks a crucial milestone in the constitutional process of establishing a dual police structure in Nigeria. State …

By Joseph Amedu, Lokoja Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has promised to establish a mobile court where all those involved in the administration of justice will be available to arrest and prosecute erring motorists, regardless of their position or status in society. “Government will not be kinder to erring VIP drivers and other motorists who do not respect traffic …

2027: AU tasks INEC with credible elections as INEC ensures to replicate Osun model – Core Reporters 2027: AU tasks INEC with credible elections as INEC ensures to replicate Osun model By Raphael Ekpang Abuja (Core Reporters) – The African Union (AU) has tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure credible, transparent and inclusive elections for the 2027 …

A 25-year-old man, Ogidi Moses, appeared before the Abeokuta Magistrates Court in Isabo on Wednesday accused of threatening to kill his parents.Moses, whose address was not provided, faces two charges bordering on endangerment to life and conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace.He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.Prosecutor, Inspector Evelyn Motim, told the court that the …

Post views: 38 —-Veteran administrator Uthman Okunnu greets participating organizations No fewer than 468 players from 13 Nigerian entertainment and creative industry organizations will participate in the inaugural edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards (LEAGA) 2026, scheduled to take place from 22 to 26 September in Lagos. The Chairman of the Main Organizing Committee, veteran sports …

Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. The Jacobs family announced his death in a statement released Wednesday, signed by his wife, veteran actress Joke Silva, and his son, Olusoji Jacobs. According to his family, the respected actor died after a career spanning several decades in …