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Pantami’s Gombe Governorship Bid Threatened as Court Orders Fresh PDP Primary

The Federal High Court sitting in Gombe has nullified the emergence of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Gombe State for the 2027 election. The court, presided over by Justice Amina Aliyu Mohammed, on Thursday ordered the PDP to conduct a […]

Niger Miners’ Deaths: FG Inaugurates Panel, Warns Against Evidence Tampering

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 10-member independent investigative committee to probe the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State, warning that anyone who destroys evidence, intimidates witnesses, or obstructs the investigation will face the full force of the law. The […]

FG Defends Tinubu’s UNGA Absence, Says Shettima Has Full Mandate

The Federal Government has clarified recent public commentary surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s participation in the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. President Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the General Assembly. The Vice President is expected to deliver Nigeria’s national statement […]

Police Begin Probe Into Deaths of 37 Miners in NSCDC Custody

The Niger State Police Command has taken over the scene of the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and commenced an investigation into the incident. The probe followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, to establish […]

Miners’ Deaths: FG Suspends 20 NSCDC Officers, Deploys New Niger Commandant

The Federal Government has suspended 20 officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over the reported deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody in Niger State and deployed a new commandant to take charge of the state command. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the suspension on Saturday, […]

Tinubu Pushes States to Deliver Cheaper Transport as CNG Drive Enters New Phase

President Bola Tinubu has directed states to accelerate the implementation of the National Affordable CNG Transit Programme, with the goal of delivering measurable reductions in transportation costs to more Nigerians from October 1, 2026. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the initiative had been agreed upon with the 36 state governors during […]

2027 Election: Appeal Court Upholds INEC Registration of NDC

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has set aside the Federal High Court’s judgment in Lokoja, Kogi State, which ordered the deregistration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. In a split decision of two to one, a three-member panel of the appellate court validated the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recognition of […]

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