A member of the House of Representatives, Amobi Godwin Ogah, has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja following an order of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court over allegations of criminal defamation and false declaration. Justice Yusuf Halilu ordered the lawmaker’s remand after he was arrested and brought before the court in connection with an ongoing criminal case filed by the Federal Government. According to a warrant of commitment dated June 24, 2026, Ogah, who represents Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia State, will remain in custody pending further proceedings in the matter, which is scheduled to…
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The Labour Party has described the Senate’s passage of the State Police Bill as a major milestone in Nigeria’s quest to overhaul its security framework, urging state governments to support what it called a long-overdue reform aimed at bringing policing closer to the people. The party said the proposed legislation offers an opportunity to address longstanding weaknesses in the country’s centralized security structure, which many observers blame for the slow response to rising cases of banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes and other security threats across the country. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa,…
Senator Representing Osun East, Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi has launched a sweeping attack on Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration, accusing it of incompetence, poor management of Osun State’s resources, and failure to address insecurity ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking in Abuja, the Osun East lawmaker said the state was blessed with abundant mineral resources but had failed to benefit from them because of weak leadership and unchecked illegal mining. “Apart from oil, Osun is still one of the richest states in terms of mineral resources. But excessive illegal mining is being encouraged by the leadership’s incapability to harness the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended an electoral officer allegedly linked to the recent unauthorised disclosure of voter information, as investigations by security agencies and data protection regulators continue. The development was disclosed on Thursday by Mohammed Haruna, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, during a fireside chat on the recently concluded Ekiti governorship election organised by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA) in Abuja. The controversy emerged after voter registration details belonging to actor and politician Emeka Ike surfaced online during a dispute arising from a political party…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned comments by the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, dismissing widespread concerns about hunger in the country. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA described Onanuga’s remarks as a troubling display of disconnect from the realities confronting millions of Nigerians amid what it called the country’s worst cost-of-living crisis in decades. The association argued that personal observations cannot replace empirical evidence and credible assessments from national and international bodies monitoring food security and poverty levels. According to…
The Movement for the Emancipation of Kogi State (MEKSTA) has accused forces within the Kogi political establishment of attempting to enlist traditional rulers in Okunland in a campaign aimed at creating division within Kogi West ahead of the 2027 elections. In a strongly worded statement titled, “Dignify Your Stools, Refuse to Be Used as Agents of Division,” the group urged traditional rulers across the six Okun-speaking local government areas to remain neutral and protect the integrity of their royal institutions. MEKSTA specifically called on the monarchs to emulate the example of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Anaje, who…
By Mati Ali As political calculations, consultations and projections ahead of the 2027 Jigawa State governorship election continue to intensify, discussions within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are increasingly focused on identifying a competent and influential deputy governorship candidate capable of strengthening the party’s chances at the polls. At the center of these conversations is Mallam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, a veteran politician whose experience, political reach and broad acceptability across different political interests have continued to fuel calls for his emergence as the running mate to ADC governorship candidate, Senator Sabo Mohammed Nakudu. Stakeholders believe Aminu Ibrahim Ringim’s loyalty, experience…
A desperate attempt by community leaders to secure access to farmlands ahead of the rainy season has reportedly ended in tragedy after at least 50 elderly residents of Magamin Diddi in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State were allegedly abducted by bandits. The elders had reportedly ventured into the dreaded Muntsira Forest to meet a notorious bandit kingpin known as Jammo, seeking permission for villagers to return to their farms without fear of attack. For many residents, the mission was born out of necessity. With the planting season underway and insecurity continuing to restrict access to vast stretches of…
Activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, will remain in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre after a Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned proceedings in his alleged cybercrime case until June 30, 2026. The adjournment came after arguments by both the prosecution and defence on an application seeking to set aside a bench warrant issued against Sowore and reverse the court’s decision revoking his bail. At Wednesday’s proceedings, Sowore’s counsel, R.O. Adakonye, who represented Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), urged the court to vacate the orders made following his client’s absence from proceedings on June 16. The defence argued that the…
As Nigeria continues to grapple with insecurity and other socio-economic challenges, the General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry worldwide, Pastor William F. Kumuyi, has expressed optimism that the forthcoming Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) will provide spiritual direction and inspire solutions to the nation’s problems. Speaking on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, ahead of the crusade, Kumuyi said the event would serve as a platform for divine intervention, healing, restoration and transformation for individuals, families and nations. The renowned cleric maintained that while governments and institutions have important roles to play in addressing societal challenges,…