DSS: Sowore Arrested for Social Media Post Calling Tinubu ‘Criminal’

Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS), has ordered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the remand of activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, following a courtroom incident in Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the agency said it was responding to public concern over events at the Federal High Court on 22 June 2026, which culminated in Sowore’s remand at Kuje Correctional Centre. The DSS acknowledged “concerns of some citizens” and pointed...

Governor Fintiri Appoints Ex-SGF Mustapha to Security Trust Fund board 

The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Barrister Boss Mustapha has been appointed as Adamawa State’s representative on the Board of Trustees of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund. Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the appointment. He said the appointment reflects his administration’s commitment to strengthening regional security architecture and ensuring Adamawa State is effectively represented in critical decision-making on the safety of lives and property. The Governor, in a...

Obi’s Call for Tinubu’s Resignation ‘Childish’, Presidency Says

The Presidency has dismissed recent calls by Peter Obi for the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the remarks as “childish and hollow” and a distraction from governance. In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, criticised the former Anambra State governor for drawing comparisons between Nigeria’s political system and that of the United Kingdom. “Peter Obi’s latest comments calling for President Bola...

Plateau  Assures NYSC Corps Members Of Secure Environment 

Plateau State has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the State that a peaceful, secure, and conducive environment will be provided to enable them contribute meaningfully to national development and the promotion of national unity. Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, gave the assurance on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye, at the Old Government House,...

Don’t Settle IDP Outside Their Communities – Chief Aondoakaa Warns

The former Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa SAN, has cautioned against any move to permanently resettle internally displaced persons (IDPs) outside their ancestral communities. Aondoakaa, who is also the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, gave the warning on Monday during the Holy Mass and reception marking the Feast of Saint Thomas More, patron Saint of the laity, politicians and lawyers, held at Our Lady of...

EFCC Arrests CEO Over Alleged N68m Visa Fraud In Enugu

Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Chukwujindu Goodness Nchekwube, Chief Executive Officer, Goodben Global Travels and Tour Limited alongside Rogers Oluwaseyi Eruku (a.k.a Bakary Rogers Yanni), for allegedly defrauding 24 victims the sum of N68, 020, 000. 00 under the pretence of assisting them to process work visas. The arrest followed a petition by one James Ikechukwu, who alleged that Nchekwube approached him and...

Activist Seeks Sowore’s Release, Charges DSS To Focus On Tackling Insecurity

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has sought the immediate and unconditional release of activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, following his arrest and remand. Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, on Monday, remanded Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Center pending the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. He also dismissed Sowore’s application seeking the judge’s recusal over alleged bias...

UK Prime Minister, Starmer Announces Resignation

Keir Starmer, on Monday announced his resignation as British Prime Minister, after less than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns. Starmer’s decision to announce his departure will now start a race among Labour MPs to become the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years, with Burnham in pole position to win. If he is uncontested, he could be in Downing Street within weeks. Speaking from a podium outside Downing Street...

Mob Burns Islamic Teacher to Death in Kaduna Over Rumour of Child Theft

A mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, on Saturday, killed an Islamic teacher, Malama Ummulkhairi, after dragging her out of police custody over an unverified allegation of child theft. According to family members, the victim had travelled from the New Maraban Jos area to attend an Islamic lecture in the old Maraban Jos axis. She reportedly became separated from her group and lost her way. While seeking directions from children in the area, residents allegedly...

Ikeje Asogwa of APC Wins Enugu North Senatorial District By-Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday declared Dr. Ikeje Asogwa of the All Progressives Congress party winner of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday in the 6 Local Government Areas within the district: Igbo-Etiti, Igbo Eze North, Igbo Eze South, Nsukka, Udenu, and Uzo-Uwani LGA. Dr. Ikeje Asogwa’s emergence made history as the first APC elected officeholder in the state since its formation in 2013. The Returning Officer, Professor Christian...

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