NJC forces 10 Imo judges into retirement for faking ages
“The Council said the affected judges…altered their dates of birth in official records to illegally extend their tenure.”
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has compulsorily retired 10 judges in Imo State for falsifying their ages to extend tenure, alongside other ethical breaches.
‘Most of 110 associations seeking to become political parties have their addresses in cemeteries’…
Executive Director, Peering Advocacy and Advisory Centre in Africa, Ezenwa Nwagu, has said that many of the 110 associations applying to be registered as political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, are jokers.
According to him, it is on record that as many as seventy of such associations have had their offices in cemeteries.
N80bn Fraud: Witness tells court how over N1bn was withdrawn from Kogi account in four days
A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has testified that over N1.09 billion was withdrawn from the Kogi State Government House administration account within four days.
Mashelia Bata, a Zenith Bank compliance officer, gave evidence on Thursday at the resumed trial of former Governor Yahaya Bello, who faces 19 counts of alleged money laundering totalling N80 billion.
Peace in our time; Wike, Fubara are friends again.
The prolonged political crisis in Rivers State appears to have reached a resolution after President Bola Tinubu brokered a truce between warring factions in Abuja late Thursday.
The closed-door meeting, held at the President’s official residence, brought together suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, and other key stakeholders, all of whom agreed to set aside their differences.
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Tinubu Signs Four Tax Bills Into Law, Paves Way for Fiscal Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday signed four critical tax bills into law, marking a significant overhaul of Nigeria’s fiscal landscape. The newly enacted laws include the Nigeria Tax Bill (Ease of Doing Business), Nigeria Tax Administration Bill, National Revenue Service (Establishment) Bill, and the Joint Revenue Board (Establishment) Bill.
The Nigeria Tax Bill seeks to consolidate fragmented tax statutes, reducing the multiplicity of taxes and easing the burden of compliance for businesses. The Nigeria Tax Administration Bill aims to harmonise tax administration across all tiers of government. The reforms, effective from January 2026, are expected to enhance the ease of doing business and create a more predictable fiscal environment.
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NLC Threatens FCT Shutdown Over Lingering Workers’ Strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed to shut down the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following the conclusion of project inaugurations by President Bola Tinubu on July 3. The warning comes amid a prolonged strike by primary school teachers and area council workers.
FCT NLC Chairman, Stephen Knabayi, disclosed the plan during an interview with journalists in Abuja on Thursday. He cited non-payment of minimum wage and a 40% peculiar allowance as core grievances, accusing area council chairmen of ignoring previous ultimatums.
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PDP BoT Disagrees With Damagum, Insists NEC Meeting Holds June 30
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the decision of Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum to cancel the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025.
In a statement issued Thursday by BoT Chairman Senator Adolphus Wabara, the board described Damagum’s directive reinstating Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary as unconstitutional. The BoT reaffirmed that Arc. Setonji Koshoedo remains the Acting National Secretary and emphasized that the NEC meeting will proceed as planned.
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Sowore: Government Fears Protest Placards More Than Guns
Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has claimed that the Nigerian government fears unarmed protesters more than armed threats.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Sowore accused authorities of persecuting peaceful demonstrators. “They have the capacity to respond to gunmen, but not the strategy to handle citizens carrying placards,” he said, describing civil resistance as more effective than armed confrontation.
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Court Sentences Gospel Singer to Death for Killing NYSC Member
A High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced gospel singer Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the gruesome murder of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Salome Adaidu.
Justice Simon Aboki delivered the ruling on Friday, convicting Ajayi of culpable homicide. Adaidu, 24, was reportedly killed and dismembered in January 2025 while serving in Abuja. The incident sparked national outrage and led to Ajayi’s arrest and subsequent prosecution.
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Bode George: Wike Does Not Own PDP, Party Will Discipline Saboteurs
PDP chieftain Bode George has declared that decisive action will be taken against members working against the interest of the party, asserting that the party is not under the control of any individual.
Speaking Thursday on Arise Television, George dismissed claims of Nyesom Wike’s dominant influence within the party, stating that the PDP, unlike the APC, is not owned by a single person. He added that the forthcoming NEC meeting will address the issue of internal sabotage.
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Portable Challenges Bobrisky to Fight, Demands ₦100m and Ferrari
Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Olalomi Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has challenged cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, to a physical fight, demanding ₦100 million and a Ferrari.
The dramatic challenge comes amid Bobrisky’s recent announcement of a name change to ‘Afolashade’ and revelations about undergoing gender-affirming surgery. The feud between the two public figures has generated a storm of reactions on social media.
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Made Kuti: My Family Has Done Enough for Nigeria
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat artist Made Kuti has said he will no longer risk his life fighting for a better Nigeria, citing the sacrifices of his family across generations.
Speaking in a recent interview, Made referenced the activism of his great-grandmother Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, grandfather Fela Kuti, father Femi Kuti, and uncle Seun Kuti, asserting that their efforts have not yielded the desired national transformation.
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Liverpool Sign Milos Kerkez, Summer Spending Reaches £170 Million
Liverpool Football Club have signed 21-year-old Hungarian left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for £40 million, pushing their summer transfer spending to approximately £170 million.
Kerkez featured in every Premier League match for Bournemouth last season and played a key role in their record 56-point finish. He has signed a five-year deal at Anfield as part of Liverpool’s aggressive squad rebuild.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Signs New Deal With Al Nassr Until 2027
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has extended his contract with Al Nassr until 2027, pledging to continue making history with the Saudi club.
The 40-year-old announced the extension on Thursday via social media. “A new chapter begins. Same passion, same dream,” he wrote. The deal, reportedly worth €185 million annually, cements Ronaldo’s status as the highest-paid footballer globally and follows his recent Golden Boot win in the Saudi Pro League.
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New Tax Laws Take Effect January 2026, Tinubu Signs Reform Package
The Federal Government has announced that the implementation of newly signed tax reform laws will commence on January 1, 2026. The laws, signed by President Bola Tinubu, aim to streamline the nation’s complex tax structure and foster economic growth.
Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zach Adedeji, disclosed this while addressing journalists at the State House on Thursday. He said modalities will be in place before implementation begins.
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Federal Government Defends Concurrent Budgeting Strategy
The Federal Government has defended its decision to operate three concurrent budgets, saying it is a strategic approach to ensure completion of capital projects.
Director General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu, clarified on Thursday that the system is intended to fast-track infrastructure delivery. President Tinubu also expressed optimism that new transport terminals in Abuja will boost security, reduce travel time, and spur economic activity.
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INEC Schedules August 16 for By-Elections in 16 Constituencies
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set August 16, 2025, as the date for by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states.
INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, announced the date on Thursday during a quarterly meeting with political parties in Abuja. The elections will fill vacant legislative seats caused by resignations, deaths, or legal nullifications.
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IGP Orders Probe Into Police Pensioner’s Viral Video
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into a viral video in which a retired Superintendent of Police lamented the poor welfare of police pensioners.
The retired officer, who served for 35 years, reportedly rejected a ₦2 million gratuity. The video sparked nationwide debate on the treatment of retired law enforcement officers. The police chief assured the public of a thorough review of the claims.
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FG, Wike, Fubara in Closed-Door Meeting Over Rivers Political Crisis
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday hosted a crucial meeting with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and State Assembly Speaker Martins Amaewhule to address the prolonged political crisis in the state.
The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, was part of ongoing efforts to resolve tensions within the state’s political structure. Details of the outcome were yet to be disclosed at press time.
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INTERPOL Rescues Trafficked Victims, Arrests Seven in Cross-Border Crackdown
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued four victims of human trafficking and arrested seven suspects during a transnational operation in collaboration with INTERPOL.
Force PRO, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the success of the operation on Thursday, describing it as a major breakthrough in combating cross-border crime. Investigations are ongoing, and the suspects are expected to face prosecution.
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PDP BoT Opposes Anyanwu’s Return, NEC Meeting to Hold As Scheduled
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its stance against Senator Samuel Anyanwu’s return as National Secretary, warning that no individual can unilaterally alter party resolutions.
The BoT also criticized Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum’s attempt to postpone the NEC meeting scheduled for June 30, insisting that the meeting will proceed. Party unity and constitutional order remain top priorities, it said.