Judgment By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja has voided the 2027 election timetable issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Mohammed Umar, in a judgment delivered on a suit brought by Youth Party, held that INEC’s action imposed restrictive timeframes on political parties for theContinue Reading
Housing By Nabilu Balarabe Mr Muttaqa Darma, the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, has threatened to revoke the Renewed Hope housing units contract in Damaturu over delay in completion. Darma, who inspected the 250-housing units project in Damaturu on Thursday, noted that only 40 per cent of work wasContinue Reading
Agreement By Ibrahim Shehu The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Northwest Zone, has urged the Federal Government to fully implement the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement. The union cited outstanding welfare issues, controversial education policies, administrative irregularities, and insecurity in universities as bottleneck. The Zonal Coordinator of ASUU Northwest, which comprisesContinue Reading
Review By Kennedy Sheyin The Nigerian Navy has commenced a two‑week platinum jubilee celebration to mark 70 years since its founding, describing itself as the top security provider, logistics backbone and shipbuilder in Africa The Chief of Policy and planning, Nigerian Navy, Rear Adm. Olatunde Olodude, said this on TuesdayContinue Reading
NDPHC By Constance Athekame The Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Jennifer Adighije, has announced the restoration of the 450 megawatts Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia. The restoration took place after it was shut down in 2023 over gas supply and metering disputes. Mr EmmanuelContinue Reading
Initiative By Okon Okon Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), says the newly introduced INSPIRE programme is designed to dismantle structural barriers limiting advancement of women in Federal Civil Service. Walson-Jack stated this on Thursday during the second day of the International Civil Service ConferenceContinue Reading
Ebola Around 131 suspected deaths and 513 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba said Tuesday. Speaking at Kinshasa after returning from the affected area, Kamba said the deaths were recorded in the affected zonesContinue Reading
Incitement By Taiye Agbaje The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday accused the family of former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of allegedly inciting public opinion against the judiciary over the ex-governor’s detention and bail conditions. DSS’ lawyer, Oluwole Aladedoye, SAN, made the allegation before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the FederalContinue Reading
Airstrikes By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says coordinated airstrikes in the Metele general area of Borno have killed more than 20 ISIS/ISWAP fighters in continued counter-terrorism operations in the North-East. The DHQ in collaboration with the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), said the strikes were executed following credible intelligence onContinue Reading
Bail By Taiye Agbaje & Chinyere Onuorah The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted former Gov. Nasir El-Rufai to a N100 million bail with one surety in like sum in the ongoing trial bordering on alleged breach of national security. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik granted the former governor aContinue Reading
