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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Mr. Abubakar Mohammed Aseku, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), for allegedly receiving salaries from three government agencies simultaneously. Mr. Aseku was brought before Justice Binta Dogonyaro of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, Abuja, on Tuesday, facing a nine-count charge related to abuse of office and corruption. According to the ICPC, the defendant allegedly received ₦4.2 million in salaries from the Nasarawa State Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology in 2015 while still employed by the NIS as a…

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently reform Nigeria’s judiciary before 2027, warning that public trust in judges has significantly eroded. In a statement signed by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele expressed concerns over corruption and insincerity within the judiciary, stressing that without reforms, Nigeria’s democracy could face serious challenges. “The judiciary is meant to be the last hope of the common man, but today, it appears to serve only the rich while the poor bear the consequences. Justice is no longer guaranteed, and that is why…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to declare vacant the seat of Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta North Senatorial District. In the suit, PDP urged the court to direct the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a by-election to fill the position. The party also requested that Nwoko return all salaries, allowances, and other emoluments received since his defection from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The case, filed on February 27, 2025, names Nwoko, the Senate President, and INEC as respondents. It was instituted…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed a letter sent by Governor Simi Fubara to the Rivers State House of Assembly regarding the state’s budget presentation, calling it “useless.” Wike, who previously served as Rivers State governor, made this statement during a media chat on Wednesday. His remarks follow an ultimatum issued by Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who gave Fubara 48 hours to re-present the 2025 budget. Amaewhule’s demand came after a Supreme Court ruling by Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim, which ordered the 27 lawmakers in the Assembly to resume legislative functions immediately. Reacting to the…

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have successfully rescued seven kidnapped victims during an offensive operation in Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State. The rescue mission, conducted under Operation LAFIYAN JAMA’A, was launched at the Attakar high grounds in the Ganawuri district following credible intelligence reports. The intelligence revealed that the victims had been abducted along the Jos-Ganawuri road on March 7, 2025. During the operation, troops engaged the kidnappers, forcing them to abandon their hostages and flee into the high grounds under intense gunfire. A thorough search of the area led to the rescue of seven victims…

Political economist Pat Utomi has criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former lawmaker Dino Melaye, accusing them of engaging in worse conduct than Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Utomi condemned the Senate’s decision to suspend Akpoti-Uduaghan following her sexual harassment allegations, describing it as an act of impunity that undermines democracy. In a post on X, he argued that the suspension was a political witch-hunt rather than a legitimate disciplinary action. He questioned why Akpabio and Melaye, who have been involved in various controversies, were never subjected to similar punitive measures. “Akpabio himself and Dino Melaye have engaged in worse…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced a ₦159 billion infrastructure development plan for 2025, covering roads, education, and healthcare. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Adeleke reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering democratic dividends despite political challenges. He emphasized that the projects would be funded without borrowing, relying instead on federal allocations, internally generated revenue (IGR), and special funds from the Federal Government. “In line with my promise never to be distracted from serving the people, I am unveiling a new set of infrastructure projects that will extend development across Osun State,” he said. Adeleke highlighted achievements from…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mohammed Mohammed Aminu as the new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB). The announcement was made in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday in Abuja. Aminu, who holds a Ph.D. in Automobile Technology and a Master’s in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, brings 28 years of experience in teaching, administration, research, and policy development. Before his appointment, he served as the Director of Procurement at the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). Described…

Nine surveyors have been abducted by gunmen in Ondo State while working at a site in the Ilu-Abo area of Akure North Local Government. Sources revealed that the kidnappers contacted the victims’ families, initially demanding ₦100 million for their release. However, after several pleas, the ransom was reduced to ₦50 million. A source, who spoke anonymously, disclosed that ₦20 million had been raised, but the abductors rejected the offer, insisting on the full ₦50 million. Meanwhile, in response to the rising cases of kidnappings and killings, women in Akure, the state capital, took to the streets in protest on Tuesday.…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has described former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai as a valuable asset with a strong record in public service but noted that he has certain weaknesses to work on. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television on Tuesday, Adebayo praised El-Rufai’s intellect and contributions to governance. However, he acknowledged that the former governor and ex-Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is not without flaws. “I see him as an asset, a hardworking individual with a verifiable track record of public performance,” Adebayo said. “However, he has…