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JUST IN: Court orders arrest of PDP’s factional chairman Turaki

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki. Justice Peter Kekemeke granted the warrant after Turaki failed to appear in court for his arraignment on a one-count criminal charge brought by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), accusing him of giving false information to the police. When the case was called, the prosecution lawyer, […]

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Soludo orders suspension of absentee workers after surprise visit

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has ordered the suspension of civil servants absent from duty as of 10:00 a.m. following a surprise visit to the state secretariat in Awka. Soludo issued the directive after carrying out an unscheduled inspection of ministries and departments to assess workers’ punctuality, conduct and commitment. Speaking after the visit, the governor said any worker not found at their duty post by 10 a.m. should be suspended without pay, describing the situation as unacceptable. He said the inspection […]

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JUST IN: Health workers protest controversial reform bills in Abuja

Health workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations are staging a protest in Abuja over a proposed health sector reform bill currently before the National Assembly. The protesters, who gathered at Unity Fountain, expressed strong opposition to the proposed legislation, warning that it could significantly alter the regulatory structure of Nigeria’s health sector. According to the demonstrators, the bill seeks to place all medical professions under the control of the Medical and […]

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Consensus’ll produce right candidates, says Iyabo Obasanjo

Senator Iyabo Obasanjo has endorsed the use of consensus in selecting candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the method is capable of producing electable and broadly acceptable candidates. Speaking during a television interview on Thursday, the former Ogun Central senator dismissed concerns that consensus could override the wishes of party members, arguing that political parties are naturally inclined to choose candidates with strong grassroots appeal. According to her, no serious political party would risk presenting an unpopular candidate, […]

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Nigerians to see better electricity supply within two weeks – Adelabu’s aide

The Chief Technical Adviser to the Minister of Power, Adebayo Olowoniyi, has said Nigerians should begin to see gradual improvement in electricity supply as maintenance work on a major gas pipeline nears completion, with full restoration expected within two weeks. Olowoniyi stated that the recent power outages were largely caused by disruptions to a key gas pipeline, noting that a significant portion of Nigeria’s electricity generation depends on gas supply. According to him, the repair process is close to completion, […]

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PDP Moves to Defuse Internal Crisis as Makinde, Wike Camps Open Peace Talks Ahead of 2027

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has taken major steps to ease internal tensions as loyalists of Seyi Makinde and Nyesom Wike begin reconciliation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party has in recent months faced a deepening internal crisis marked by public disagreements, legal disputes and power struggles, raising concerns about its unity and readiness for the next election cycle. Speaking in Abuja, factional PDP National Chairman Kabiru Tanimu Turaki said the party’s National Working Committee […]

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Army Seeks Dismissal of Suit Over Disputed Apo Property in Abuja

The Nigerian Army has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed over a disputed property in the Apo District of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing the case as an abuse of court process. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/C’S/2635/2025, was instituted by a professor, John Ntui Ntuiabane, who is seeking the court’s interpretation of the rights of Nigerian citizens to own property. The claimant is also asking the court to preserve the rights of a retired […]

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Crime does not thrive where I serve — New FCT CP.

The new Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory Command, Ahmed Sanusi, has vowed to tackle crime decisively, declaring that criminal activities will not be tolerated under his leadership. Speaking during his maiden press briefing in Abuja, Sanusi said the command would adopt proactive and intelligence-driven strategies aimed at preventing crime and ensuring public safety. He stated that the police would be relentless in identifying and pursuing criminal elements, with a focus on deterrence rather than reaction. Sanusi also […]

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Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin appointed new BBC director-general.

The BBC has appointed Matt Brittin as its next Director-General, marking a significant leadership shift for the broadcaster. Brittin, a former senior executive at Google, will assume the role on May 18, becoming the 18th Director-General in the corporation’s history. His appointment follows the resignation of Tim Davie. Chairman of the BBC Board, Samir Shah, said Brittin brings extensive experience in leading complex organisations through periods of transformation. The appointment has drawn attention due to Brittin’s lack of direct experience […]

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