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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has commenced a discreet but far-reaching investigation into some highly placed judges in the country, including heads of courts, insiders at the council have ssid The NJC is the constitutional body responsible for appointing, promoting and disciplining judicial officers in Nigeria. The 24-member council, led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, derives …

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division and Commander Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Bemgha Koughna, has survived an ambush by suspected Lakurawa Terrorists Group (LTG) near Mayama Hill in Kebbi State. The attack occurred while the GOC’s convoy was en route to visit frontline troops deployed in the state. Lieutenant …

Muyiwa Adekeye, media adviser to Nasir El-Rufai, has raised concerns over the former Kaduna governor’s welfare in detention, alleging that he suffered a nosebleed and that his wife was prevented from delivering his meal directly to him. In a statement issued on Monday, Adekeye said El-Rufai had been in custody for eight days since he voluntarily reported to the Economic …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has yet to grant bail to Nasir El-Rufai, eight days after his detention, raising concerns among his legal team and family. In a statement on Monday, Muyiwa Adekeye, media adviser to El-Rufai, said the former Kaduna governor has remained in custody since he voluntarily reported to the Economic and Financial …

The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has dismissed reports linking him to a possible role as running mate to President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that Kukah addressed the issue during an appearance on The PAP Show, where he made it clear that he has no plan to join the presidential race …

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has slammed a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Enforcement Commission (ICPC) for what he claimed was an unlawful invasion of his Abuja residence. El-Rufai, in a suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, also listed the Chief Magistrate, Magistrate’s Court of the …

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has slammed a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Enforcement Commission (ICPC) for what he claimed was an unlawful invasion of his Abuja residence. El-Rufai, in a suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, also listed the Chief Magistrate, Magistrate’s Court of the …

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Obidient Movement have rejected the results of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, calling for a total cancellation over alleged violence and manipulation that they claim marred the process. In a press statement issued on Monday, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, described the outcome of the Abuja …

Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, has said the African Democratic Congress, ADC, failed to translate its campaign efforts into electoral success in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, area council elections. Abati made the remarks on Monday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show. He said the outcome of the elections in Abuja shows that the contests …

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has dismissed claims that security agencies are planning to come up with corruption charges against former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking to Punch, Tanko asserted that the former Anambra governor has no criminal record and has never been indicted by the Economic and Financial …