By Jonathan Jackson Nigerians deserve to know the truth behind the case involving DCP Abba Kyari, the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The facts, testimonies, and video confessions of the drug traffickers involved in this matter reveal a very different story from what has been circulated in the media. The Real Story On 19 January 2022, the Police IRT arrested a group of drug traffickers at the Enugu Airport car park—outside the airport premises—after they had been cleared by NDLEA officers inside the airport. Six days later, on 25 January 2022, the…
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In a rare show of unity, Nigeria’s 19 registered political parties have come together under the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) to demand sweeping reforms to the nation’s electoral process — including same-day elections, mandatory technology use, and severe penalties for electoral offenders. At a public hearing before the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters of the National Assembly, IPAC’s Deputy National Chairman, Dipo Olayoku, speaking on behalf of National Chairman Dr. Yusuf Dantalle, urged lawmakers to “rise to the moment” and deliver amendments that will protect the sanctity of the ballot and restore public trust in Nigeria’s democracy. “Our democracy is…
**Describes Him as Pride of the Accountancy Profession President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has lauded Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his professionalism, integrity, and adherence to sound financial management principles, describing him as “a pride of the accountancy profession.” The President gave the commendation when he received a joint delegation of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) at the State House, Abuja, following the 55th Annual Accountants’ Conference. The delegation, led by ICAN President, Mallam Haruna Nma Yahaya, and IFAC President, Mr. Jean Bouquot, visited the President to reaffirm their…
***as 5,051 Students Receive Certificates By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Federal University, Lokoja (FUL) is set to award First Class degrees to 35 graduates out of a total of 5,051 students who successfully completed their studies in the 2024/2025 academic session. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olayemi Akinwumi, announced this on Monday during a pre-convocation press briefing to herald the university’s 9th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to span a week of academic and celebratory activities in Lokoja. According to him, the graduands comprise 3,466 undergraduates, 747 diploma holders, and 838 postgraduate students. A breakdown of the results shows 35 First Class, 760…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse Member of the House of Representatives for Gwaram Federal Constituency, Hon. Yusif Shitu Galambi, says he joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s fairness, vision, and inclusive leadership style. Galambi, who until recently was a member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), disclosed this in Dutse after he and more than 64,000 defectors from various opposition parties were formally welcomed into the APC by the party’s National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwada, during a grand rally attended by five governors and several top party leaders. According to the lawmaker, both President…
Imo State took a bold step into the digital future as the Honourable Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, joined Governor Hope Uzodimma and thousands of young innovators to celebrate the graduation of the 3rd Cohort of the SkillUp Imo Programme — a flagship initiative that has now empowered over 50,000 youths with 21st-century digital skills. Conceived with the active support of Dr. Uzoka-Anite, the programme has trained an additional 10,000 young people in the latest global technologies — including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, fintech, app development, data analytics, digital marketing, cloud computing, and IoT — unlocking fresh opportunities…
By Fatima Ndagi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus in the House of Representatives has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to caution judges against being used by desperate politicians to undermine Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement issued on Monday and signed by the Leader of the Caucus, Hon. Fred Agbedi, the lawmakers expressed deep concern over what they described as a rising trend of judicial interference in the internal affairs of political parties — warning that such actions threaten the stability of the nation’s democratic system. The caucus was reacting to a recent ruling by a Federal High…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has condemned the move by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, to investigate Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, following a September 11, 2025, United Kingdom property tribunal judgment involving Ozekhome and the late General Jeremiah Useni over a disputed London property. In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko described the AGF’s declaration as “unnecessary hysteria,” calling it unconstitutional, illegal, and a dangerous witch-hunt against one of Nigeria’s most consistent voices of truth to power. The group questioned the rationale…
Nigeria and Qatar are set to open a new chapter in their bilateral relations with plans to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on cultural and tourism cooperation — a move that could redefine creative and cultural diplomacy between both nations. At a meeting on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, received the Qatari Ambassador to Nigeria, H.E. Dr. Ali Ghanem Al-Hajri, for renewed discussions on strengthening cultural, artistic, and tourism linkages. Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze in a statement quoted Musawa to have described…
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse Tension flared in Turabu town, Kirikasamma Local Government Area of Jigawa State, on Saturday when some residents expressed displeasure during the visit of the member representing Birniwa/Guri/Kirikasamma Federal Constituency, Dr. Abubakar Hassan Fulata, at a public event. The incident occurred during the flag-off of a road construction project by Governor Umar Namadi. Witnesses said the disruption was triggered by discontent among a section of the crowd, who reportedly expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of some political officeholders in the area. An eyewitness, Yakubu Hudu, told National Update that the programme had initially proceeded smoothly until the…