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By Deborah Nnamdi The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, dismissing an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asuerinme Ighodalo. In a unanimous ruling delivered by Justice Mohammed Garba on behalf of a five-member panel, the apex court held…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has initiated a sweeping enforcement campaign aimed at clearing Abuja and its satellite towns of street beggars, scavengers, illegal traders, and other public nuisances. The operation, dubbed Operation Sweep Abuja, was announced on Wednesday through a statement by Mr. Lere Olayinka,…

By Deborah Nnamdi Just days after stepping down as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has been appointed and formally inaugurated as Chairman of the Board of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). The inauguration ceremony took place in Abuja and was conducted…

In a significant breakthrough against insurgency, the Niger State Police Command has rescued 35 individuals who had been held captive by Boko Haram insurgents for over a year. The victims have since received medical treatment and been reunited with their families. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across many parts of Nigeria from Monday, July 7, to Wednesday, July 10, 2025. The agency issued the alert in its three-day weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, cautioning residents to prepare for stormy weather conditions expected…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Federal High Court in Abuja has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central and is currently suspended, guilty of contempt of court. Delivering the ruling on Friday, Justice Binta Nyako stated that Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan violated a court directive by posting a satirical apology to Senate…

Photo: Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister Government workers in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, on Monday began a three-day protest over unpaid salaries, lack of overhead funding, and the prolonged strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The demonstration, led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), also demanded…

Photo: President, PM Pierre and Bob Amadi –Courtesy State House A Nigerian medical student based in Saint Lucia, Bob Chikwem Amadi, has described his brief encounter with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre, as an inspiring and unforgettable experience. Amadi, a native of Rivers…

By Deborah Nnamdi Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has reportedly stepped down from his position. While the precise reasons for his resignation remain unclear at the time of reporting, a senior party official confirmed the news, stating, “Yes, it is true. He has…