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The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has maintained that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) unlawfully invaded its Abuja office on September 9, 2024, dismissing reports suggesting that its deputy director had retracted the claim. In a statement issued on Tuesday, SERAP insisted that its position remains unchanged and is supported by sworn statements and court records. “We stand by our statements on oath, statements of defence and the correct proceedings in court on Monday, November 24, 2025, to the effect that the DSS unlawfully invaded SERAP’s office on 9 September 2024,” the organisation said. The DSS…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has set aside a Tax Appeal Tribunal (TAT) ruling that ordered Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) to pay the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) N5.31 billion in alleged tax liabilities, citing bias and lack of fair hearing. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Umar Mohammed held that the presence of a former FIRS official, Honourable Ajayi Julius Bamidele, on the tribunal panel that decided the case raised “a likelihood of bias,” rendering the proceedings invalid. He consequently nullified the December 14, 2023 tribunal judgment and ordered a retrial. AEDC had approached the court seeking to…

The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, Bello Shehu, has directed the Coordinator of the School Protection Squad to activate all security mechanisms aimed at safeguarding students and staff across schools in the state. The directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Aliyu. According to the statement, Shehu gave the order during a meeting with tactical commanders convened to review the command’s overall security strategies. The police chief said the move aligns with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who has prioritised enhanced safety around educational…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the coalition-backed party he is widely expected to champion in the run-up to the 2027 presidential race. Atiku made the announcement on Monday via his X account, posting a photo of himself proudly holding his ADC membership card alongside a succinct caption: “It’s official.” The move comes months after he resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July, following what he described as a deepening internal crisis within the party. His resignation took place just two weeks after the ADC was unveiled by opposition figures as…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on allegations of cybercrime to February 4, 2026. Justice Mohammed Umar shifted the commencement of trial after the matter, slated for Monday, could not proceed due to his absence. The case had earlier failed to hold on October 21 following a protest led by activist Omoyele Sowore demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, recently convicted on terrorism charges. Justice Umar had fixed the October date after proceedings were stalled on September 22 over a preliminary objection raised by the defence. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 30…

Photo: Govs Makinde with other SW governors after a past meeting By Didimoko A. Didimoko, Ibadan Amid Nigeria’s rising insecurity, governors of the South-West states will on Monday converge in Ibadan for an emergency meeting aimed at addressing the growing security threats affecting the region. The high-level session, hosted by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at the Governor’s Office, Agodi, underscores mounting concerns over kidnapping, bandit attacks, and other violent crimes spreading across the zone. All six governors from Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti are expected to attend the closed-door meeting. Although official details remain limited, sources say…

The Catholic Church has released the names of students and staff of St Mary’s Catholic School abducted by suspected terrorist. The list released by the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora said the students and teachers were abducted from St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The document contains a total of 265 names, including 12 teachers, 14 secondary school students and 239 primary school pupils.

Photo: Dan Gaske Mai Masara and his ‘killer’ bride A shocking tragedy has rocked Tashar Aibo in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State after a newlywed groom, Dan Gaske Mai Masara, was allegedly stabbed to death by his wife—just days after their weddin The couple had tied the knot on Thursday, November 18, 2025, but their honeymoon period ended abruptly on Sunday afternoon when the bride reportedly attacked her husband while he was asleep, plunging a knife into his neck and killing him instantly. Neighbours told reporters the attack was sudden and vicious.“He was fast asleep… she just stabbed…

Jamaican reggae singer Jimmy Cliff, a key architect of the island’s modern sound and one of the first to take it to global audiences, has died at 81, his wife said on Monday. “It is with profound sadness that I share that my husband, Jimmy Cliff, has crossed over due to a seizure followed by pneumonia,” Latifa Chambers wrote on Instagram, thanking family, friends, artists and colleagues for their support throughout his life. Cliff, born James Chambers, began recording as a teenager during the rise of Jamaica’s early ska scene in the 1960s. His crisp vocals and socially conscious lyrics…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nigerian fintech company Paystack has terminated the appointment of its co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ezra Olubi, following a suspension triggered by resurfaced allegations of sexual misconduct. Olubi, who has been instrumental to Paystack’s technological growth since its establishment in 2015, confirmed his dismissal in a public statement on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The development came just days after Paystack’s Board of Directors announced his suspension and opened an internal probe into allegations circulating online. The claims, revived through social media posts, include old tweets and personal accusations from a former associate. At the time, the board…