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Kano state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Thursday alleged that his former deputy, Aminu Abdussalam, plotted to remove him from office and seize power. Yusuf made the allegation while hosting a group of praise singers, known as Mawallafan Abba Gida Gida, at Government House in Kano. The governor said the circumstances surrounding Abdussalam’s exit from office raised concerns, noting that …

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In a landmark victory with far-reaching implications for corporate governance in Nigeria, the Supreme Court has awarded Neconde Energy Limited and Nestoil Limited a decisive victory, overturning the Court of Appeal’s earlier ruling and redefining the legal boundaries of receivership. The dispute, between Neconde Energy Limited and FBNQuest Trustees & others, began with a preliminary objection challenging the jurisdiction of …

FIFA has announced the list of African referees who will take part in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven referees securing places in football’s biggest tournament. However, the list does not include some famous names. According to the Africa Top Sports report, the referees selected are: Mustapha Ghorbal (Algeria)Amin Mohamed (Egypt)Pierre Atcho (Gabon)Jalal Jayed (Morocco)Dahane Beida (Mauritania)Tom Abongile (South …

A presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, criticized the structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and its leaders, citing six issues that he said would not allow the party to grow, or make a meaningful impact. This occurred amidst a leadership crisis in the party which caused several factions to emerge and claim control of the party. Bwala stated that ADC’s …

Poverty in Nigeria rose to 63% in 2025, despite a slowdown in inflation, indicating the limited impact of recent macroeconomic improvements on household well-being, the World Bank said. The bank disclosed this in its Nigeria Development Update (April 2026) titled “Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development”, released on Tuesday in Abuja. Data presented in the …

The attention of the Office of the President, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been drawn to a malicious and coordinated smear campaign circulating on social media.The false claim alleges that INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has, in the past, approved a partisan post on Platform X (formerly Twitter). The Commission wishes to state categorically that this claim is …

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction, Nafiu Bala Gombe, has announced that presidential candidates above the age of 55 are prohibited from contesting certain positions under his watch. He expressed this in an interview on BBC Hausa, where he outlined a vision centered on generational change and greater youth participation in politics. “The African Democratic Congress …

Leaders of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction on Friday held a meeting attended by prominent officials from both parties. This meeting was attended by Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, National Chairman of the PRP, and Senator David Mark, National Chairman of the ADC faction. Also present were Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary ADC; Comrade …