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Human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday openly mocked former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, during his court appearance at the Federal High Court in Abuja, making sharp comments about his past role in Nigeria’s state government and justice system. In a video that later went viral, Sowore was seen speaking directly to Malami inside the …

Hamzat and Sanwo-Olu Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has backed Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat to succeed him in 2027, describing him as “fit, ready and well prepared” after Hamzat formally declared his ambitions at State House on Monday. Hamzat showed up with a senior delegation – party leaders, cabinet members, former senators, former ministers and diplomats – to notify the governor …

Investors in the Nigerian capital market earned N5.5 trillion at the close of trading last week. The market recorded gains across all five trading sessions as the market value increased to N145.3 trillion from N139.8 trillion recorded in the previous week. Likewise, the All-Share Index (ASI) which appreciated by 3.94% closed the week at 225,722.49 points, up from 217,167.57 points …

President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassador and high commissioner to aggressively pursue foreign investment. He also tasked them with strengthening strategic partnerships and repositioning the country’s global image in line with evolving diplomatic realities. The President, according to a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, by Mr Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the …

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development on Monday formally marked a leadership transition as the Minister of State, Rt Hon Yusuf Abdullahi Ita, handed over the affairs of the Ministry to the newly appointed Minister, Eng. Muttaqha Rabe Darma. Blueprint.ng learned that the handover ceremony, held at the Ministry headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, followed Darma’s confirmation and swearing-in …

A faction of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) led by Dr. Agbo Major has distanced himself from the resolution reached at the summit of opposition political parties held in Ibadan, Oyo State, last Saturday. Major, who spoke at a press conference on Monday in Abuja, said his party was not represented or officially involved in the coalition meeting. He …

Residents of Gurbi community in Kankara Local Government Area of ​​Katsina State have repelled a bandit attack, even as no fewer than 10 people were reportedly killed during the incident, eyewitnesses and local sources said.. The attackers are said to have stormed the community in the evening, but were prevented from entering the village after residents quickly mobilized and organized …

Troops of the Joint Task Force, ‘Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF-OPEO)” have rescued a kidnapped woman and recovered the ransom paid by the family in Plateau State. This was stated by JTF-OPEO Media Officer, Polycarp Oteh, in his statement, Monday, in Jos. Oteh said the victims were rescued on Saturday in a coordinated operation in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of …

Court remands six coup plot suspects to DSS custody The Federal High Court on Monday ordered a speedy trial for six people accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu, with the judge telling defense lawyers: trial comes before bail. Judge Joyce Abdulmalik of the Abuja Division granted the prosecution’s request for an expedited hearing and set four expedited …

The Nigerian Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed an infographic claiming the Federal Government has introduced a new vehicle tax effective July 1. The NRS clarification was made in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by Mr. Dare Adekambi, Special Advisor to NRS chairman, Dr. Zach Adedeji. According to Adekambi, the infographic directs private, commercial and corporate vehicle owners to …