By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force, through the Inspector General of Police, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai is seeking ₦1 billion in damages against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to his ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward of Tambuwal Local Government Area, the former governor announced his resignation…
North Korea on Wednesday said it respects Iran’s decision to appoint a new supreme leader, while accusing the United States and Israel of undermining peace and stability in the Middle East. State media reported that an unnamed spokesperson for North Korean Foreign Ministry said Pyongyang supports the Iranian people’s right to choose their leader. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States has launched a major offensive against Iranian minelaying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump warned Tehran of unprecedented military repercussions if it disrupts the strategic waterway. Trump’s remarks on Tuesday followed Iran’s vow to prevent Gulf oil shipments from passing through the strait, a move…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday led a cabinet delegation to inspect two key state projects—the Multi-Agency Office Complex and the Lagos Geographic Information Service (LAGIS) Building—located within the Central Business District in Alausa, Ikeja. The Multi-Agency Complex, a multi-storey office building, is designed to centralise the operations of critical state…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the family, associates, and the Nigerian football community over the death of renowned football administrator and former Nigeria national football team head coach, Adegboye Onigbinde. The President also sympathised with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), the National Sports Commission (NSC), professional colleagues and fans of…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing the ongoing crisis and legal disputes within the opposition party as the main reason for his decision. The governor’s defection was formally announced on Monday by the state’s Deputy Governor, Mani…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday inaugurated the five-member Board of the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC), marking a major step in operationalising the Lagos State Electricity Law and building an independent, investor-friendly electricity market. The Governor appointed Mr. Alexander Akinwunmi Ogunbiyi, an energy financing expert with over 30…
By Ayomide Otitoju At least 10 people, including two healthcare workers, have died from complications linked to Lassa fever in Benue State, health authorities have confirmed. The state Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Peter Ogwuche, disclosed this during a press briefing in Makurdi, where he outlined ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak. According to…
