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Ibadan Court Reaffirms PDP Nat’l Convention; Judgment Obvious Fact, Says Party

28.02.2026

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the decision of Oyo State High Court presided over by Justice Ladiran Akintola, reaffirmed the obvious fact that its last convention in Ibadan, was properly conducted and in compliance with its constitution and the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. PDP in a statement by the National Publicity...

…Not Binding On INEC – Wike’s Faction

28.02.2026

Faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, said the Oyo State High Court judgement on the leadership crisis in the party, is not binding on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The faction in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna...

Court Admits Ozekhome To N10m Bail In Alleged Forgery Suit

28.02.2026

An Abuja High Court yesterday admitted a foremost Constitutional Lawyer, Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN) to N10 million bail in an alleged forgery suit filed against him by the Federal Government. The Federal Government had alleged complicity in a web of fraud perpetrated in a bid to claim ownership of a disputed property in the United...

Court Admits Malami, Son, To N200m Bail In Terrorism, Illegal Possession Of Firearms Charges

28.02.2026

The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday admitted a former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN) and his son, Abdulaziz, to N200 million bail in the charges bordering on terrorism and illegal firearms possession brought against them by the Department of State Service (DSS). Malami and his son were, however,...

Muslim- Muslim Ticket Immaterial, Nigerians Should Focus

28.02.2026

RT. Hon. Dr. Justin Okonoboh is a former Speaker Edo State House of Assembly, first local government chairman of Igueben Local Government Council, one of the founding fathers of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State. In this interview with OJIEVA EHIOSUN, he spoke on the political configuration of Nigeria, the 2027 general elections, why...

S’South ADC Leaders Hold First Zonal Leadership Meeting

28.02.2026

In a development that could reshape the political architecture of the South-South ahead of the 2027 general elections, leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) convened their first-ever Zonal Leadership Meeting in Benin City, Edo State, on Friday. The strategic gathering was hosted by the National Leader of the party, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, at his...

REA Unveils 500 Electrification Projects in N170bn 2026 Budget

28.02.2026

The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has unveiled an ambitious plan to execute over 500 electrification projects in the 2026 fiscal year. The Managing Director of the agency, Dr Abba Aliyu, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the sidelines of the 2026 budget defence with the House Committee on Rural Electrification in Abuja on Friday. He...

Fuji Musician, Shanko Rashidi Loses Son

28.02.2026

Renowned Fuji musician Shanko Rasheed Atanda has taken to his social media page to announce the passing of his first son, Jamaldeen Atanda. at just 12 years old. The musician, who announced the passing of the 12-year-old boy on his Instagram page on Friday, February 27, expressed his deep sorrow at the loss. READ ALSO:...

Oluwadolarz Speaks On Childhood Molestation

28.02.2026

Nigerian content creator and skit maker, Ogunleye Olamide Babatunde, popularly known as Oluwadolarz, has narrated how he was allegedly sexually abused at age six by his then female neighbour. Recounting the incident in an Instagram video post, Oluwadolarz opened up on the tragic event and its long-term effects on his life, including problems with relationships and...

NAPTIP Begins Probe Into Daycare Where Simi Worked

28.02.2026

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has launched a thorough investigation into claims of child abuse and molestation at a Lagos daycare centre where Afrobeats singer, Simisola Kosoko, better known as Simi worked. NAPTIP commenced the investigation after social media posts purportedly connected to the well-known musician re-surfaced on social...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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