The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, seeking to prevent anti-corruption and security agencies from freezing his bank accounts or seizing his properties. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik dismissed the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/368/2026, describing it as an abuse of court process, speculative and
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening indigenous research, technological innovation and equipment maintenance to enhance operational effectiveness and reduce dependence on foreign military hardware. Shaibu stated this while declaring open a field test of military prototypes at the Jaji Military Cantonment Range in
A 13-year-old boy has allegedly set his family home ablaze in Yobe State, resulting in the deaths of four of his sisters. The incident reportedly followed a dispute between the boy and his father, who allegedly beat him before leaving the house for town. According to accounts of the incident, the boy later admitted during
ACF Hails Bwala’s Admission on Rising Poverty, Faults Tinubu’s Reforms The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has criticised the economic policies of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the reforms have worsened poverty and hardship among Nigerians. The ACF Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Mohammed-Baba, made the remarks while reacting to comments by Daniel Bwala,
ADC Rejects INEC Warning, Vows to Publish Independently Collated 2027 Results The African Democratic Congress has rejected the Independent National Electoral Commission’s warning against the publication of privately collated election results, insisting that political parties and citizens have the right to document, collate and share polling-unit results. The party said it would deploy its polling
Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed two soldiers and a Chinese national in an attack on construction workers in Maiyama Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack reportedly occurred on Thursday when the assailants infiltrated the area from Kebbe Local Government Area of neighbouring Sokoto State and launched a surprise assault on the workers. The
The Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti has dismissed a suit challenging the candidacy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Ekiti South 1 Federal Constituency election. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, October 8, 2026, The court dismissed the case on the grounds that the plaintiff lacked the legal standing, or locus standi,
NDC faults ABU fee increase, accuses Tinubu government of worsening poverty The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has criticised the latest increase in registration charges at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, accusing the administration of President Bola Tinubu of deepening financial pressure on Nigerian households. ABU’s fee structure for the 2026/2027 academic session puts registration charges
The camp of African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticised the economic direction of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, arguing that the government cannot celebrate economic gains while Nigerians continue to face worsening living conditions. Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, made the criticism in a statement posted on X on Thursday, following comments
The Federal High Court in Jalingo, Taraba State, has reserved judgment in a suit filed by Abdulhadi Haruna Lau seeking to nullify the All Progressives Congress (APC) state chairmanship primary election. Justice Mashkur Salisu reserved the ruling on Wednesday after hearing submissions from lawyers representing the parties. A date for the ruling will be communicated