Tinubu meets with Sultan of Sokoto
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, in a significant engagement aimed at strengthening cooperation and national unity. The meeting, which took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, focused on issues of national importance, including peace, security, and religious harmony across the country. During the discussion, […]
Nnamdi Kanu pushes DSS official in court as date for final verdict nears
A video making rounds online has shown a tense moment involving Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), during his court appearance. In the clip, Kanu appeared visibly upset as he pushed a Department of State Services (DSS) officer and accused the security agency of ignoring the law. He was […]
Senate confirms Kingsley Ude as minister to replace Uche Nnaji
The Nigerian Senate has officially confirmed Kingsley Ude as a new minister, replacing Uche Nnaji. His confirmation followed a screening session where he answered questions on national development, governance, and public service delivery. Lawmakers expressed confidence in his qualifications and capacity to serve in the federal cabinet. During the screening, senators stressed the importance of […]
Abuja resident doctors to join NARD indefinite strike Saturday
Resident doctors working with the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have announced they will join the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) in an indefinite nationwide strike starting Saturday, November 1, 2025. The decision was confirmed in a letter dated October 30, 2025, and addressed to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The notice was signed by […]
Police re-arrest Sowore moments after court granted him bail
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has reportedly been re-arrested and assaulted by officers of the Nigeria Police Force just moments after being granted bail by a Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred outside the court premises shortly after Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id approved bail for Sowore and […]
FCT: We can’t solve every developmental problem – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the current administration cannot address every development challenge in the nation’s capital at once. Wike made this statement on Friday during a media parley in Abuja while reacting to recent criticism from the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Peter Obi […]
Nnamdi Kanu fails to open defence, cites denial of access to case file
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, on Friday, failed to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu told the court that he was unable to proceed because he had not been granted access to his case file, which he said […]
Court gives Nnamdi Kanu 24 hours to defend terrorism charges against him
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to begin his defence against terrorism charges on October 24, giving him just 24 hours to comply. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case, ruled that failure to open his defence as ordered would be seen […]
Abure Represents Labor Party At INEC Meeting
The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Julius Abure, on Tuesday represented the party at a meeting organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja. The meeting, which involved leaders of registered political parties, focused on electoral reforms and preparations ahead of future elections in Nigeria. Abure’s attendance at the INEC […]
Wike Flags Off Construction Of Residential Quarters For Heads Of Courts
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has officially started the construction of five-bedroom duplexes in Asokoro, Abuja. These houses will serve as official homes for the Heads of Courts in the FCT. Those to benefit from the project include the President of the Court of Appeal, the Chief Judge of […]