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Niger Governor Sacks 30 Special Advisers in Administration Reshuffle
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has relieved 30 special advisers of their duties as part of efforts to restructure his administration. The decision was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday, December 16, by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim. According to the statement, the announcement was made during the governor’s first council meeting with newly inaugurated commissioners at the Government House in Minna. The move, Ibrahim said, is aimed at reviewing, realigning…
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Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, Dies at 71
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, has passed away at the age of 71. He reportedly died at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, just two weeks before his 72nd birthday on December 31. His death was confirmed on Tuesday in Abuja by the Nigerian Association of Muslim Law Students (NAMLAS). In a condolence statement, NAMLAS described his passing as a monumental loss to the Nigerian judiciary, the legal profession, the Muslim community,…
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EFCC: Stop shedding fake crocodile tears – Adeyanju tells former AGF, Malami
Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has rejected former Attorney General Abubakar Malami’s claim that his arrest by the EFCC is politically motivated, describing it as “fake crocodile tears.” Adeyanju urged the anti-graft agency to thoroughly investigate and prosecute Malami over alleged financial improprieties linked to his time in office, including issues surrounding the Abacha loot. He stressed that public office is a position of trust and said Malami should face the same scrutiny he once…
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“Approval Doesn’t Mean Agreement” — Abaribe on NASS and Tinubu’s Govt
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who represents Abia South, has accused the National Assembly under Senate President Godswill Akpabio of failing to properly scrutinise the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Abaribe attributed the situation to what he described as “state capture,” where the legislature and other arms of government have become overly submissive to the executive. Responding to questions on why lawmakers now criticise policies they previously approved, Abaribe…
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‘Nigeria’s leaders should apologize to Abacha’s family for insecurity to end’ – Prophet
Prophet Haruna Musa, the General Overseer of Kingdom Dominion Outreach Ministry International (Grace Land Church), has issued a striking mandate to Nigeria’s political class. Speaking to journalists in Jos, Plateau State, Musa claimed he received a direct message from God Almighty, instructing that the nation’s leaders ranging from former Head of State Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar all the way up to the present administration must publicly apologize to the family of the late military ruler, Gen.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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