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The trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on charges relating to wiretapping of telephone conversations involving National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, continued on Monday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, and the court replayed a controversial television interview that formed part of the prosecution evidence. In the hearing before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju …

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, to be detained at the Kuje Correctional Center until Wednesday. Chief Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order after Sowore’s bail was revoked last week. The court decision came after Justice Umar rejected Sowore’s application asking the judge to recuse himself from the …

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) on Monday entered a new phase in its leadership journey when its National Chairman, Prof. Sadiq Gombe, has officially taken control of the party’s national headquarters in Abuja after receiving official recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The development comes days after INEC updated its records to reflect Gombe as the party’s original …

Police are currently working hard to unravel the mystery behind the sudden death of an elder of the Church of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S), Elder Omotayo Ezekiel Fajana, 71, who was found dead in a hotel room just hours before his inauguration as the Head Pastor of the Prayer Warriors (Baba Aladura) of a faction of the church. Three …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of renowned academic and former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, as the new Chairman of the Governing Council of the National Universities Commission (NUC). The appointment was announced on Monday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Ogundipe takes …

Here are the top stories from across the country 1. SERAP to Akpabio, Abbas: “Refund of N110 billion spent on luxury cars and unlawful allowances now” SERAP has given Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas seven days “to ensure that members of the Senate and the House of Representatives return and return to …

Sir Keir Starmer has announced he is stepping down as British Prime Minister and Leader of the Labor Party, less than two years after leading the party to a landslide victory in the 2024 general election. In a statement outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer said he had accepted “graciously” that he was no longer the best person to …

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have introduced new compliance requirements requiring licensed telecommunications companies to obtain regulatory approval before implementing significant changes in their ownership structure. In a joint statement signed by Nnena Ukoha and Rasheed Mahe, the agencies said that the directive would come into effect immediately and was in line with the provisions …

Goalkeeper Vincent Edafe has parted ways with Warri Wolves following the expiration of his contract with the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) team. Edafe, who joined the Seasiders from Remo Stars at the start of the season, confirmed his departure in a chat with Owosports.com.ng, revealing that his deal with the club was only due to last until the end …

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared an open political confrontation with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, vowing to mobilize forces against him in future elections for alleged betrayal and marginalization within the Peoples Democratic Party. Fayose, who spoke during an interview on Channels Television, accused Makinde of dismantling the PDP structure in the South West and ignoring established …