We didn’t direct Muslims to pray for INEC Chairman’s removal — Shariah Council
The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria has denied issuing any directive to Muslims to embark on prayers for the removal of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission…
Tinubu meets service chiefs, security heads over insecurity, Borno airstrike fallout
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday held a high-level security meeting with service chiefs and heads of intelligence agencies at the State House, Abuja, amid mounting concerns over the country’s…
El-Rufai: Court adjourns bail ruling as charges amended
The Kaduna State High Court on Monday adjourned till Tuesday, April 14, for ruling on the bail application involving former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, after the prosecution amended the…
EFCC arrests 31 suspected internet fraud trainees in Abuja raid
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 31 suspected internet fraud trainees at a so-called “Yahoo academy” located in Becki Estate, Karu, Abuja. According to the Commission’s Head…
US Embassy in Abuja suspends VISA appointments amid security concerns
The United States embassy in Abuja says it is closed for visa appointments, directing applicants to check their emails for details on rescheduled dates. The announcement comes a day after…
INEC postpones voters revalidation till after 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday announced the postponement of the planned voter revalidation exercise till after the 2027 general elections. The commission, in a statement, said it was…
INEC Chairman denies X account, dismisses fake partisan post
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has debunked claims that its Chairman, Joash Amupitan, operates or endorsed any post on X, describing the allegation as false and malicious. In a…
EFCC arrests fake football agent over alleged N11m fraud
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Osagie Destiny Etinosa over an alleged N11 million fraud involving a fake football recruitment…
INEC redeploys Osun REC amid petition of partisanship
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has redeployed its Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke. The redeployment came amid petitions to the electoral umpire’s chairman, Prof Joash…
Details emerge as Atiku, Makinde, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso, others meet in Abuja
Other prominent figures at the meeting included Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi, Abubakar Malami, and Aminu Tambuwal. Makinde, who led members of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, was accompanied…