El-Rufai Files Fresh N10bn Suit Against ICPC Over Alleged Denial of Family Access Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has instituted a fresh N10bn fundamental rights suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over the alleged denial of access to his wife and son while in detention. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1852/2026,
NANS Hails Adeleke’s Re-election, Demands Student-Focused Policies The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Southwest Zone D, has described the re-election of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, as a strong vote of confidence in his leadership and performance during his first term. The student body, in a congratulatory statement signed by its Southwest Zone D
N200 Levy: NYSC denies signing MoU with NANS The attention of the Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has been drawn to a viral publication titled, “NANS Moves to Collect N200 Levy from Nigerian Students, Links Dues to NYSC Mobilisation.” The NYSC wishes to state unequivocally that it has not, at any time,
Nigeria, US Deepen Defence Cooperation, Counter-Terrorism Partnership at Washington Talks Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence relations and deepening cooperation in the fight against terrorism and other security threats. The commitment followed high-level bilateral engagements between Nigerian and US officials in Washington, D.C., aimed at enhancing military-to-military relations,
DSS DG Bags Award for Advancing Strategic Intelligence, National Security The Radio, Television, Theatre and Arts Workers Union (RATTAWU) has honoured the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, with its “Golden Era Pillar of Critical and Strategic Intelligence for National Development Award.” The award was presented to Ajayi on Thursday in
Benue: Catholic Priests Reject FG’s Ranching Plan, Demand IDPs’ Resettlement The Nigeria Catholic Diocesan Priests Association (NCDPA), Makurdi Diocese, has rejected the Federal Government’s decision to include Benue State in the pilot implementation of its national ranching policy. The priests urged the Federal Government to prioritise the safe return and resettlement of Internally Displaced Persons
Fani-Kayode Raises Alarm Over Jingir’s Remarks, Seeks Sultan, Tinubu’s Intervention Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has called on the Sultan of Sokoto and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly caution Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over remarks attributed to him concerning Christians and Christianity. Fani-Kayode made the call in a statement titled “The
ICPC Uncovers Payroll Fraud as Official Enrols 14 Family Members The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has uncovered alleged manipulation of government payroll systems, including a case involving an official who reportedly enrolled 14 family members as government employees. The ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while delivering
FRSC: Arewa Economic Forum Hails Tinubu Over Extension of Shehu Mohammed’s Tenure The Arewa Economic Forum, a northern-based economic think tank comprising intellectuals, business leaders and policy advocates, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the extension of the tenure of the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed. The forum
Osun Election: Amnesty International Vows to Pursue Accountability Over Fadahunsi’s Alleged Remarks Osun Election: Amnesty Says Fadahunsi Must Face Consequences Over Alleged Incitement Amnesty International Nigeria has vowed to pursue accountability over alleged inflammatory remarks by Senator Francis Fadahunsi ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. The organisation said it would use the case