ICPC raids el-Rufai’s residence in Abuja

 Operatives of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have reportedly conducted a search at the Abuja residence of Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna.

 

R@pe allegation not true – Mirabel finally opens up

Nigerian TikToker, known simply as Mirabel, has finally opened up on the allegation of r@pe she earlier raised in a viral video.

N501bn bond not enough to clear N6.6trn power debt—GenCos warn of blackout

 The Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Power Generation Companies, GENCOs, Dr. Joy Ogaji, has said the Federal Government’s N501 billion power sector bond is insufficient to settle the mounting legacy debt owed to electricity generation companies.

 

Federal Ministry of Interior Records Zero Capital Releases for 2024, 2025

The Federal Ministry of Interior has been added to the list of five ministries that have complained of zero or little capital disbursement in the country’s 2025 budget.

 

Did he read it – Rufai slams Tinubu for signing Electoral Act in less than 24 hours

 Arise New anchor, Rufai Oseni, has lashed out at President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the controversial Electoral Act less than 24 hours after it was passed by the National Assembly.

 

Senator faces Sharia Court hearing over N124.8m unpaid campaign payment

Senator Rufai Sani Hanga of Kano Central Senatorial District is facing a one-count charge at a Sharia Court over alleged unpaid campaign funds from 2023.

 

Owo Church bloodbath: 10th DSS’ witness narrates how cell phone analysis implicated attackers

An officer of the Department of State Services, DSS, on Wednesday told a Federal High Court how cell phone analysis of the five men being prosecuted for allegedly carrying out the June 5, 2022, attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, placed them at the crime scene.

 

Kwankwasiyya Faults Tinubu's Swift Assent to Controversial Electoral Act

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's rapid approval of the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) Bill, calling it a blow to Nigeria's democratic principles amid fears of one-party dominance.

Peter Obi May be Pushing for Direct Primaries in ADC – Bashir Ahmad

A former aide to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has suggested that Labour Party's former presidential candidate Peter Obi and his supporters were advocating for the use of direct primaries in the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

Ramadan: Hisbah arrests nine in Kano for allegedly eating in public

 

The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest of nine Muslims for allegedly eating in public on Wednesday, the first day of the Ramadan fast.

Vinicius racism probe: Real Madrid submit evidence to UEFA

 

Real Madrid said it had provided “all available evidence” to UEFA on Thursday in support of their Brazilian star Vinicius Junior’s complaint of racist abuse during this week’s Champions League clash at Benfica.

Beautiful Nubia accuses Ayefele, BBO of copyright infringement

 

Nigerian folk singer Segun Akinlolu, popularly known as Beautiful Nubia, has accused gospel artistes Yinka Ayefele and BBO of infringing on the copyright of his song ‘Seven Lifes’.

Okpebholo appoints Mercy Johnson-Okojie as Special Adviser

 

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has appointed Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson-Okojie, as Special Adviser on Public Engagement and Advocacy.

NBA to Intervene in Arrest of Okoi Obono-Obla

 The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has said it will intervene in the arrest and detention of former presidential aide and lawyer, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, following growing concerns over the circumstances surrounding his apprehension.

Vote for change in 2027– Peter Obi urges Nigerians

 African Democratic Congress, ADC, chieftain, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to focus on the country’s future and vote for a change in leadership.