The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday convicted a former Minister of Power, Mr Saleh Mamman, of 12 counts of fraud and money laundering, charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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A yet to be identified gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have attacked two communities in Kogi state, killing one resident and injuring two others.
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The Senate on Wednesday descended into disorder for over 15 minutes as a heated clash broke out between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole over the reading and interpretation of amended standing rules.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from signing the party’s anti-defection oath, even as the requirement remains mandatory for all other candidates seeking elective offices on its platform. The anti-defection policy, introduced by the party leadership, compels candidates to sign indemnity forms and sworn affidavits…
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a mandatory indemnity agreement for all its governorship and National Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that elected officials who defect from the party will forfeit their mandates. The party said the measure is part of a “stringent anti-defection policy”…… The National Democratic Congress (NDC)…
The government of Equatorial Guinea has resigned after reportedly failing to meet its performance targets, Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue has announced. Mangue, who is also the son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, disclosed this in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, saying the cabinet stepped down after achieving “barely 10 percent” of its…
The political structure of Senator Iyiola Omisore across Osun State has resolved to stand firmly in support of the re-election bid of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement on Wednesday, Omisore revealed that the decision is in the interest of Osun State, its people, and the continued pursuit of unity, progress, and good governance. “As we…
Senior U.S. officials dictated the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists Wednesday after days of secrecy, and Iran suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian. Such an signing ceremony would represent a major step for the two countries, which saw diplomatic relations break…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 10,000 personnel across Ekiti State to provide security during the forthcoming governorship election.
In a stunning legal victory that brings an end to a decade-long international legal battle, a London jury has acquitted Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, of all corruption and bribery-related charges. The high-profile trial concluded at the Southwark Crown Court after a multi-week trial, with the jury returning comprehensive not-guilty verdicts…
In a dramatic legal turnaround, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has issued a decisive stay of execution, halting the controversial deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party (AP), and three other political platforms. The ruling brings immense relief to the affected opposition groups, effectively overriding a previous Federal High Court judgment that…
A landmark judicial reckoning has commenced in the Central African Republic (CAR) as a United Nations-backed tribunal formally opened proceedings against one of the country’s most prominent former rulers. The François Bozizé war crimes trial marks a watershed moment for accountability in sub-Saharan Africa, representing the highest-ranking political and military figure ever brought before the…
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with confirmed infections climbing to 808 and the death toll reaching 192. Health authorities are battling the spread across three eastern provinces while isolation and response efforts remain underway. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has reported 808 confirmed Ebola cases, including 192 deaths,…
