BREAKING: Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji Nabbed at Airport Over Certificate Scandal
Authoritative sources confirmed the arrest, with reports varying slightly on the precise location: Daily Post Nigeria indicated he was taken into custody at Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu while preparing to board a chartered flight to Abuja.
BREAKING: Court Grants Sowore ₦200 Million Bail
Justice Mohammed Umar, presiding over the case, restored Sowore’s bail with stringent fresh conditions. The activist must deposit his international passport with the court registrar and provide two sureties in the same sum. Reports indicate one surety must be a traditional ruler from Sowore’s community, while the other should own landed property in Abuja.
Prince Adeyemi Accuses Gbajabiamila of Demanding ₦600m Bribe for Agency Head Appointment, Urges Tinubu to Probe Allegations
The Prince, who claimed his name was dragged into the scandal, rejected any attempt to silence him and demanded an independent investigative panel to probe the matter, describing it as a threat to public trust and the integrity of the 2026 national budget.
Troops Rescue Six Kidnapped Victims in Sokoto as Terrorists Flee
Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully rescued six kidnapped victims in a daring operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
INEC Reacts to Court’s Directive to Deregister NDC
In a statement issued on Saturday by its Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, INEC noted its awareness of media reports on the ruling but declined to comment until it reviews the official document.
“Set Up Akara Business for Your Family First” — Lawyer Tackles First Lady Remi Tinubu
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has sharply criticised First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu over her recent advice encouraging Nigerians to engage in small-scale businesses amid economic hardship.
BREAKING: NDC Rejects Court Ruling, Vows Immediate Appeal Against “Backdoor” Move
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly rejected Friday’s Federal High Court ruling in Lokoja, insisting the party has not been deregistered and will immediately challenge the decision at the Court of Appeal.
JUST IN: Court Orders INEC to Deregister NDC
The reversal follows a challenge by rival groups, including the Peace Movement Party (PMP) and the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). They argued that the NDC failed to meet statutory conditions for registration, including completing INEC’s application portal and submitting key documents such as its manifesto.
Obi Drags Ex-Spokesman Okonkwo to Court Over Defamation Allegations
The writ, issued by Alex Ejesieme of Alex Ejesieme SAN & Co. (Madiba Chambers), directs Okonkwo to enter an appearance within 42 days of being served, warning that failure to do so may result in judgment being entered in his absence.
Gov Okpebholo Nominates Non-Edo Indigene As Commissioner-Designate
The nomination was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, and is described as part of Governor Okpebholo’s broader push to promote inclusivity and ensure diverse representation in key government appointments across the state.