The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has sought an independent probe into the death of Miss Mary Habila, reportedly within the residence of the Honourable Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. Habila was a 26-year-old physiotherapist from Kaduna State. Until her death, she worked at the Umahi residence in Ebonyi State. She was found dead in her room under what ADC believes were controversial circumstances. In a statement by the party’s national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi,...
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik delivered the judgement on Wednesday after granting an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court held that the respondents failed to rebut the reasonable suspicion that the properties were acquired through unlawful activities. Before delivering...
The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment seeking to withhold 100 per cent of US assistance to Nigeria until the Federal Government takes effective steps to prevent violence and respond to insecurity across the country. The amendment, sponsored by Congressman Gregory Steube, who represents Florida’s 17th Congressional District, was adopted on Wednesday through a voice vote. The House had earlier proposed withholding 50 per cent of funds appropriated for Nigeria pending certification...
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has slammed the former Southeast spokesperson to the President, Denge Josef Onoh, over what it described as attempts to sweep the tragic and suspicious death of Mary Habila under the carpet. In a statement on Thursday signed by its national president, Comrade Isah Abubakar, NYCN maintained that it’s not going back on its demands, stressing that contrary to claims by Onoh, the Council’s position is not based on...
President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking constitutional approval for the establishment of state police services The need for the establishment of State Police is part of efforts to tackle the nation’s growing security challenges ranging from banditry, kidnaping for ransom, insurgency, terrorism and communal violence. The Executive Bill, read on the floor of the House on...
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has condemned the use of the judiciary to suppress opposition. He also expressed concern that Nigeria democracy is under siege, faults what he described as a calculated attempt to undermine Nigeria’s democracy through the misuse of state institutions and judicial processes. The Atona Oodua of Yourubaland, in a statement on Tuesday, urged the judiciary to remain faithful to the Constitution, and charged...
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, has picked Ibrahim Adamu Bala as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The development completes the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the general election. Details on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) nomination portal show that Bala, 51, is from Bauchi State, giving the APM a North-South ticket as it positions itself for the 2027 polls. Sources familiar...
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled an attempted infiltration by suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Cross Kauwa, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, killing several insurgents and recovering a camcorder said to contain sensitive operational footage. The military said the attack took place at about 10:20 p.m. on Saturday when the insurgents attempted to overrun a military position under the cover of darkness. According to a statement...
The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following widespread criticism from parents, education stakeholders and opposition figures. The decision effectively puts on hold an earlier approval that would have raised the registration fee from ₦27,500 to ₦50,000 per candidate from the 2027 examination cycle, representing an 82 per cent increase....
Chief Reuben Famuyide Fasoranti, leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has celebrated Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka on his 92nd birthday, describing him as a shining star and a rare breed who any race would be proud of. Afenifere leader stated this in a congratulatory message to commemorate the 92nd birthday of the first African to win the Nobel Award for Literature in 1986, Professor Oluwole Akinwande Babatunde Soyinka. In the congratulatory message on...
