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High Stakes for Former Minister: Chris Ngige Remanded as Bail Decision Nears
The legal drama surrounding former Minister of Labour and Employment and former Governor of Anambra State, Chris Ngige, intensified on Monday as the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Gwarimpa, Abuja, ordered his remand at the Kuje Correctional Center. This decision came shortly after arguments were heard for and against his bail application following his arraignment last Friday on an eight-count charge of alleged corrupt practices, to which he pleaded not guilty. The fate of the former minister now hangs in the balance, with Justice Maryam Hassan fixing the ruling on the crucial bail request for December 18. Ngige’s lead…
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Supreme Court upholds President’s power to declare emergency rule, suspend elected officials
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has delivered a crucial ruling, affirming the President’s constitutional power to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent the collapse of law and order or a descent into anarchy. In a six-to-one split decision, the apex court held that under the provisions of Section 305 of the Constitution, the President is empowered to deploy extraordinary measures to restore stability. This includes the ability to suspend elected state officials, such as governors and legislators, but with the critical caveat that such suspensions must be strictly temporary and for a limited duration. Justice Mohammed…
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FRSC Vows to Prosecute TikTok Star Peller Over Reckless Driving
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is sending a clear and strong message: road safety laws apply to everyone, regardless of fame or followers. In a significant move, the Corps has announced plans to prosecute popular TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, following a recent road traffic crash allegedly linked to his reckless behaviour behind the wheel. Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed has publicly expressed deep concern over a worrying trend: the rise of dangerous road behaviour among celebrities, social media influencers, and content creators. The immediate catalyst for this action is a circulating online video showing Peller live-streaming…
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Dangote Challenges NMDPRA Boss Over Alleged $5 Million School Fees, Demands Investigation
In a dramatic press briefing at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos on Sunday, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, escalated his criticism of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), focusing squarely on its Chief Executive Officer, Farouk Ahmed. Dangote publicly alleged that Ahmed spent approximately $5 million on the secondary school education of his four children in Switzerland, arguing that such an expenditure is grossly inconsistent with the income of a career public servant. Dangote minced no words, stating that this alleged spending—amounting to $5 million over six years for four children—should immediately trigger…
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Over 20 Worshippers Kidnapped In Kogi ECWA Church Attack.
The security situation in Kogi State has seen a frightening escalation following a recent attack on a place of worship. On Sunday, December 14, 2025, gunmen stormed the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, during a worship session, abducting no fewer than 20 worshippers. Local sources confirm that the assailants opened fire to create panic among the congregants. While many worshippers managed to flee the scene, an undisclosed number were seized by the gunmen, who reportedly escaped through nearby bush paths. The quiet community of Ayetoro Kiri was thrown into chaos, with residents reporting widespread fear…
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Tinubu’s Road to 2027 Kicks Off: Presidential Coalition Council Launches Nationwide Mobilization
The Presidential Coalition Council (PCC) launched its nationwide re-election mobilization campaign in Ibadan, Oyo State, last Saturday, urging Nigerians to re-elect President Bola Tinubu for a second term. The Message: Finish What We Started PCC National Coordinator, Abiodun Faleke (represented by Abiodun Mafe), conveyed President Tinubu’s message, assuring party faithful of victory in 2027 and urging them to intensify efforts to spread the “gospel of good governance.” The core argument? A second term is necessary to consolidate the far-reaching reforms initiated by his administration. A crucial call was made: “Keep your Permanent Voter’s Cards safe, and if you do not…
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I’m not among northerners coming together to say Tinubu must go – Tambuwal
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has said he is not part of any northern coalition seeking to force President Bola Tinubu out of office, but insisted he is fully committed to democratically removing Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television, Tambuwal said his ongoing issues with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are politically motivated, claiming the Tinubu administration is uncomfortable with his activities in the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). When asked directly if his EFCC trial was politically induced, Tambuwal replied in the affirmative, saying those behind it are “worried”…
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”I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda even though he belongs to another party” – Tinubu celebrates Wike on his Birthday
President Bola Tinubu congratulated the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on his birthday, December 13, praising his leadership and performance in office. In a goodwill message, the President thanked God for Wike’s life, describing it as one marked by purpose, courage, and public service. He hailed the former Rivers State governor as an audacious and results-driven leader who consistently overcomes obstacles. Tinubu specifically highlighted the ongoing transformation of the FCT under Wike’s leadership, citing the recent breakthrough in the long-stalled Apo–Karshi road project, which had been delayed for 14 years. The President commended Wike’s resilience, can-do spirit,…
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I took this decision as my return of favour – Fubara on why he joined APC
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained that his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) was to reciprocate President Bola Tinubu’s role in restoring stability to the state. Fubara said aligning Rivers State with the Federal Government was necessary to strengthen cooperation with the centre. He made this known during his formal reception by the APC at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where he completed his membership registration and received his party card. The APC delegation was led by the state chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, and included the Minister of Aviation,…
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Tinubu Rejects Claims of Christian Genocide, Says Nigeria’s Crisis Is Criminal, Not Religious
President Bola Tinubu has once again dismissed claims that Nigeria is experiencing a Christian genocide, insisting that the country’s security challenges are driven by criminality, extremism, and long-standing socio-economic problems, not religious persecution. The President made this known in Abuja while declaring open the 8th Biennial Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nasrul Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT). Tinubu was represented at the event by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi. According to him, both Christians and Muslims have been victims of violence in Nigeria, stressing that terrorism in the country is rooted in crime…
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Not even $1bn can make me join politics – Bishop Oyedepo
Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has declared that no amount of money, including one billion dollars, could convince him to venture into partisan politics. Oyedepo made the statement while speaking to worshippers during the impartation service at Shiloh 2025, the church’s annual convocation. He urged believers to remain focused on their divine assignments rather than pursuing paths outside their calling. The cleric stressed that political participation does not align with his life’s purpose.“Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to join politics, I won’t, because it’s off my course,” he said.…
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People claiming to be witch hunted today did same to others in past – Shehu Sani
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has criticised public office holders and politicians who complain about being “witch-hunted.” In a post on his X handle on Friday, Sani pointed out the irony, saying many of those crying foul today were the same people who “witch-hunted” others when they held power. His remark comes amid growing political tensions and frequent claims of persecution from various quarters. “We are a special breed of people who pray to God to bring down the pharaohs,and when he brings them down to face their Karma, we treat them as victims,then rush to rescue them and crown…
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