A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja and presided over by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 has slated July 6, 2026 for judgment in the final forfeiture of 57 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. At Tuesday’s proceedings, EFCC counsel J.S Okutepa, SAN informed the court that the matter of the day was for hearing of final forfeiture of the properties and other pending applications. Reacting, defence counsel, Adedayo Adedeji, SAN drew the attention of the court to 16…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 arraigned one Salifu Olije Mustapha before Justice A.I. Akobi of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Kubwa, for allegedly posturing and parading himself as an officer of the Commission He was arraigned on a four- count charge bordering on impersonation and misrepresentation. Count two of the Charge reads: “That you, Salifu Olije Mustapha sometime in March 2026, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, while falsely pretending to be a Nigerian Air Force officer did abet the duo of Abubakar (now at large) and Haruna Mamuda (currently undergoing…
The former Southampton striker, who had recently joined Czech side SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice, went out with friends last night and was found lifeless this morning. Suspected food or drink poisoning is being mentioned, though this has not been officially confirmed. Udoh was in Nigeria on holiday.
Pantami, who withdrew from the APC governorship primary, reportedly reached out to Gombe PDP leaders aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to seek the gubernatorial ticket, a request which was granted. Pantami has now been announced today as the party’s governorship candidate at a gathering attended by Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo, who is also a former governor of Gombe State.
A senior officer of the Nigerian Army, Major General Hassan Ahmed, has reportedly been killed by gunmen in the Abaji area of Abuja. According to reports, the attackers also abducted his wife during the incident, which occurred while the couple were returning from Okene in Kogi State. Sources said the assailants opened fire on the vehicle conveying the couple, killing the senior officer on the spot, while the driver reportedly survived after pretending to be dead. The gunmen allegedly took the officer’s wife away after the attack. Before his death, Major General Hassan Ahmed served as a director at the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has filed a Notice of Appeal challenging the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which nullified part of the election guidelines put in place by the commission for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. Filing the notice at the Court of Appeal, Abuja Judicial Division, the electoral body sought to overturn the high court judgment delivered on May 20. Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, while delivering judgment in a suit filed by the Youth Party, nullified part of the guidelines issued by INEC, directing political parties to…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Monday said the withdrawal of Siminalayi Fubara from the 2027 Rivers State governorship contest was in line with a political peace agreement reached to resolve the lingering crisis in the state. Wike spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting ongoing projects in Abuja, stating that the governor’s decision was one of the understandings reached during reconciliation efforts involving key political actors in Rivers State. The Rivers governor had earlier announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary, explaining that the move was taken after broad consultations and…
A’Ibom Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors Congratulates APC for Peaceful Primaries ..sues for unity of purpose from Nigerians The State Coordinator and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors Akwa Ibom State chapter, Obong Prince Ikim, has lauded the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stakeholders of the party and APC faithful in Akwa Ibom State for the peaceful conduct of the just concluded APC primaries in the state. Obong Prince Ikim, registered his appreciation to the leadership of APC in the state through a congratulatory message made available to newsmen on the heels of the just concluded Presidential Primary…
ADVERTORIAL : WHO MADE AKPABIO? We have read Senator Akpabio’s usual vituperation against his successor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel. Akpabio’s statement did not come as a surprise because he, Senator Akpabio is known for trivialities. However, we are compelled to remind Akpabio why he should every remain humble and thankful to the people of Ibibio Nation. In January 2007, Akpabio emerged as the Governorship flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for Akwa Ibom State through the instrumentality of the likes of Obong Umana Okon Umana, James Akpan Udoedehe and many other Ibibio personalities. But prior to his emergence, the…
UYO STATE CONSTITUENCY : ULM RAISES ALARM OVER PLOT BY APC TO FOIST IMPOSTERS AS CANDIDATES IN OPPOSITION PARTIES A frontline political group in Akwa Ibom State, Uyo Liberation Movement (ULM), has raised an alarm over plot by officials of the Akwa Ibom State Government and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to foist their associates and imposters as candidates in opposition parties. According to a press release by its secretary general, Prince Emmanuel Sam, the group alleged that the plot was part of the APC’s strategy to prevent genuine opposition in the 2027 Uyo State Constituency election, adding…