Politics

The Supreme Court, in a unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member bench led by Justice Mohammed Garba, upheld the Court of Appeal’s directive directing the parties to revert to the lower court, but quashed the conservatory injunction directing the parties to maintain the status quo ante bellum. The ruling is widely seen as strengthening the authority and operational legitimacy of …

Russia will continue its presence in Mali based on requests from the country’s current authorities, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Peskov said that Russia remains committed to fighting extremism, terrorism and other negative phenomena in Mali, stressing that the presence is in line with the needs expressed by the Malian government. “Russia’s presence in Mali …

Nigeria’s Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a new hearing into the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress, ordering a faction led by former Senate President David Mark to return to the Federal High Court. In a unanimous ruling, a five-member bench of the supreme court, led by Mohammed Garba, overturned an earlier Court of Appeal directive that had ordered …

The Labor Party has declared its presidential candidacy open to all eligible members ahead of the 2027 general election. The party also expressed its confidence in the newly formed National Working Committee (NWC) led by former Minister of Finance, Esther Nenadi Usman. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, stated this on Thursday in Abuja after observing the inaugural meeting of the …

The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have declared an indefinite nationwide strike in universities and inter-university centers from midnight on May 1, 2026. The directive, contained in a circular dated April 30, 2026, jointly signed by NASU Secretary General, Prince Peters …

The Supreme Court has quashed the national convention held by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ibadan, Oyo State on November 15 and 16, 2025. In a split decision, three out of five judges, the supreme court found that the appeal filed by the Turaki-led PDP faction lacked merit. In handing down the main ruling, Justice Stephen Adah found that …

The Supreme Court has canceled the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, thereby dealing a major setback to the faction led by Tanimu Turaki, and supported by the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde. The controversial convention, which produced a number of national executives under Turaki’s leadership, …

A Lagos State gubernatorial aspirant, Samuel Ajose, has denied circulating claims that he is backing Obafemi Hamzat, the current deputy governor of Lagos State, as the gubernatorial candidate of his party, the All Progressives Congress. Ajose, in a post on his X account on Thursday, stated that the press release circulating was fake and invalid. He said the publication, which …

The Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, has been urged to consolidate the achievements of Governor Dapo Abiodun and unlock the economic potential of Ogun State if elected governor in 2027. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, recently emerged as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the state, putting to rest weeks of speculation …

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Center Rulaac (RULAAC) has noted the press release issued by the Nigeria Police Force regarding the fatal shooting of Mr Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State on 26 April 2026, and the disciplinary actions announced against the officers allegedly involved. While the directive by the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu Tunji …