Federal High Court Upholds David Mark-led ADC Leadership

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFederal High Court Upholds David Mark-led ADC Leadership

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 3, 2026

The Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President David Mark. Justice Musa Liman, who delivered the judgment on Thursday, dismissed a suit filed by Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives, challenging the legality of the emergence of Mark as the party’s national chairman and former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as national secretary. Listed as defendants in the suit...

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“No Decision Yet on Replacing NYSC Khaki with Adire”, Says Minister

NewsNigeria“No Decision Yet on Replacing NYSC Khaki with Adire”, Says Minister

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 3, 2026

The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has clarified that the Federal Government has not approved the replacement of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform with Adire or any other fabric, following widespread reactions to comments he made during a television interview. Olawande’s clarification came hours after he suggested during an appearance on Channels Television on Thursday that the government planned to replace the iconic khaki uniform with locally produced Adire as part...

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The Nigeria Union of Teachers Suspends Oyo Teachers’ Strike

EducationNewsNigeriaPoliticsThe Nigeria Union of Teachers Suspends Oyo Teachers’ Strike

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 2, 2026

The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended the indefinite strike by public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State, directing members to return to the classroom from Thursday. The union said the decision followed a directive from its national leadership after reviewing the security situation and holding consultations with the Oyo State Government and other stakeholders. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Chairman of the Oyo State...

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Presidency Exposes Alleged Fake Presidential Council, Says DG is an Impostor

NewsNigeriaPresidency Exposes Alleged Fake Presidential Council, Says DG is an Impostor

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 2, 2026

The Presidency has dismissed claims by Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew that he was appointed to head a presidential advisory body, describing him as an impostor who allegedly built an elaborate network of forged documents and false identities to deceive government institutions and the public. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Adeyemi had been parading himself as the Director-General of a non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention...

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FG Airlifts 269 Nigerians from South Africa as Anti-Migrant Protests Escalate

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Airlifts 269 Nigerians from South Africa as Anti-Migrant Protests Escalate

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 1, 2026

The Federal Government on Tuesday evacuated another 269 Nigerian nationals from South Africa as nationwide anti-immigration protests intensified across the Southern African nation, bringing the total number of Nigerians repatriated under the ongoing voluntary evacuation programme to about 600. The latest batch of returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, aboard an Air Peace aircraft at about 10:54 a.m., after departing Johannesburg at about 5:00 a.m. local time. The returnees were received...

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NYSC Reform: FEC Approves Civilian Leadership, Seeks Amendment of Act

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNYSC Reform: FEC Approves Civilian Leadership, Seeks Amendment of Act

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 30, 2026

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), marking the first major review of the scheme since its establishment 53 years ago. As part of the reforms, the Council directed the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Federal Ministry of Youth to amend the NYSC Act and its regulations to reflect all the approved measures, paving the way for the immediate implementation of the new framework....

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“We Escaped After Terrorists Fled on Hearing Soldiers’ Gunshots”, Says Rescued Borno Vice Principal

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria“We Escaped After Terrorists Fled on Hearing Soldiers’ Gunshots”, Says Rescued Borno Vice Principal

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 30, 2026

The Vice Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, Paul Namaske, has recounted how he and several students escaped from terrorists after troops of Operation HADIN KAI launched a rescue operation following Monday’s attack on the school. The terrorists had attacked the school while candidates were writing the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, abducting teachers and students before taking them into the bush. Speaking...

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Adeboye: President Can’t Wear Khaki and Fight Terrorists

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAdeboye: President Can’t Wear Khaki and Fight Terrorists

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 30, 2026

…Urges Crackdown on Terrorist Sponsors The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has defended President Bola Tinubu against criticisms over the country’s worsening insecurity, saying the President has fulfilled his responsibility by issuing directives to the military. Speaking at the US–Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala organised by the Save Nigeria Group in Washington, D.C., on June 23, Adeboye said Nigerians should not expect the Commander-in-Chief to personally participate...

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Troops Rescue NECO Candidates After ISWAP Attack on Borno School

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Rescue NECO Candidates After ISWAP Attack on Borno School

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 30, 2026

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have rescued 10 National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers abducted by suspected ISWAP terrorists during an attack on a secondary school in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The victims were abducted on Monday morning after the terrorists stormed the Technical Secondary School in Lassa while students were sitting for the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). Earlier reports indicated that panic broke out in the community...

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SGF Akume Condemns Killing of Benue MACBAN Chairman

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSGF Akume Condemns Killing of Benue MACBAN Chairman

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 28, 2026

…Police Nabs 10 Suspects Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has condemned the killing of the Benue State Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Ardo Risku, and his associate, describing the attack as a grave threat to the peace being restored in the state. Akume, in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yomi Odunuga, expressed shock, sadness...

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