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Appeal Court Upholds INEC’s 2027 Election Guidelines, Sets Aside High Court Judgment

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) guidelines for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, setting aside an earlier judgment of the Federal High Court that nullified the provisions and restrained their implementation. In a unanimous judgment, the appellate court voided the May 20 ruling of the […]

FAAC Distributes ₦2.55 Trillion as Statutory Revenue and VAT Collections Rise

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared ₦2.550 trillion among the Federal Government, state governments, and the 774 local government councils as revenue allocation for June. The Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), Bawa Mokwa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in […]

Humanitarian Airlift Brings Home 1,490 Nigerians as FG Responds to Xenophobic Violence

The Federal Government says it has evacuated 1,490 Nigerians from South Africa through a series of humanitarian flights following ongoing xenophobic attacks and related security concerns. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, following the completion of the fifth phase of the voluntary evacuation […]

Akpabio Announces ₦50 Million Support Package for Families of Oriire Abduction Victims

President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has announced a ₦50 million support package for five families affected by the recent abduction incident in Oriire Local Government Area of Ogbomoso, Oyo State. Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Wednesday, saying the financial assistance formed part of efforts to support the affected families following the […]

Court Orders Final Forfeiture of Over 40 Properties Linked to Ex-AGF Malami

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of more than 40 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Justice Abdulmalik granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) application after holding that the respondents failed to rebut the reasonable […]

FG Suspends Proposed WAEC, NECO Registration Fee Increase

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 public concern over the planned adjustment. In a statement issued on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Education announced the withdrawal of […]

Appeal Court Upholds Order Restraining INEC from Recognising Mark-Led ADC Congresses

In a split decision of two to one, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed a judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising or participating in any state congresses organised by committees appointed by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Delivering the lead judgment, Justice Okon […]

Fake Agency: Row Deepens as Adeyemi Rejects ICPC Probe, Demands Independent Investigation

Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the Director-General of the disputed Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to establish an independent panel to investigate the controversy surrounding the council. In an open letter to the President, Adeyemi said the panel should be “independent” and “multi-stakeholder” to “guarantee complete neutrality”. According […]

Court Rejects Sowore’s Bid for Extended Adjournment in Alleged Cyberbullying Trial

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has rejected an application by the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, seeking a lengthy adjournment in his trial over the alleged cyberbullying of President Bola Tinubu, a case instituted by the Department of State Services (DSS). Sowore, through his counsel, Raphael […]

APC Retains Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate for 2027 Presidential Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over the party’s vice-presidential candidate. The APC formally submitted the names of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima as its presidential ticket for the election. Speaking with journalists in […]

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