Nnamdi Kanu Petitions NBA Over Judges, Alleges Miscarriage of Justice
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has petitioned the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) seeking sanctions against three judges for alleged gross judicial misconduct.
In a petition personally signed by him, Kanu accused Justices Binta Nyako, Haruna Tsammani, and Garba Lawal of miscarriage of justice in his ongoing trial. He urged the NBA to take disciplinary action against the judges, describing their conduct as a threat to the rule of law and fair hearing.
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ADC Disowns Baba-Ahmed’s Remarks on Opposition Coalition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed comments by Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, describing his criticism of the opposition coalition as personal opinions.
In a statement signed by Jackie Wayas, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, the ADC reaffirmed its commitment to uniting opposition forces ahead of the 2027 elections. The party maintained that Baba-Ahmed’s assertions do not represent its position, stressing that the coalition remains a credible alternative to the current government.
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PDP Governors Demand Stronger Security Measures from FG
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to safeguard the lives and property of Nigerians.
Speaking after their meeting in Gusau, Zamfara State, on Saturday, the forum’s chairman, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, said security challenges across the country require urgent attention. The governors pledged continued collaboration to support measures aimed at restoring peace and stability.
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Katsina Govt Condemns Mosque Attack, Labels Bandits ‘Cowards’
The Katsina State Government has condemned the killing of 28 worshippers in a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Speaking on Saturday, Acting Governor Alhaji Faruq Lawal-Jobe described the perpetrators as cowards. He called the incident “sad and most unfortunate” while assuring residents that security agencies are working to track down the attackers.
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Sunday Igboho Seeks Ooni’s Intervention Over Wanted Status
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has appealed to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to intervene on his behalf with President Bola Tinubu.
Igboho, who claimed he is unable to access his accounts, urged the monarch to plead for his removal from the Federal Government’s wanted list.
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Ex-Lagos PDP Chairman Defects to ADC
Former Lagos State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Capt. Tunji Shelle (rtd), has resigned his membership of the party and defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Shelle, alongside other PDP leaders and some Labour Party members, was officially received into the ADC during an affirmation ceremony in Lagos on Saturday.
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Reps Query NERC Over N59bn Metering Loan
The House of Representatives has queried the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) over a N59 billion Central Bank of Nigeria loan for the National Mass Metering Programme.
Lawmakers also questioned Meristem Wealth Management Limited and NESI-SSL for approving payments to a firm entitled to 0.5% of annual collections from electricity distribution companies until 2030.
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Police Arrest Six for Stealing Transformer in Niger
The Niger State Police Command says it has arrested six suspects for allegedly stealing a 300 KVA transformer along Kaduna Road.
The Command’s spokesman, SP Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement issued Saturday in Minna. Investigations are ongoing to recover the stolen equipment.
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Teenager Dies in Flood After Checking Exam Results in Zaria
A 16-year-old girl, Praise Malachi, has died in a flood while hurrying home to check her Senior School Certificate Examination results in Zaria, Kaduna State.
The deceased, a final-year student of Government Day Secondary School, Samaru, was a scholarship recipient at the Centre for Girls’ Education, Zaria. Friends said she had been told her results were excellent shortly before the incident.
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Muslim Council Bans Wedding Parties in Jalingo
The Muslim Council of Taraba State, in collaboration with traditional rulers, has banned Muslims in Jalingo from organising all forms of wedding parties.
The ban, announced by Chief Imam of Mayo Gwoi Jummat Mosque, Imam Tajudeen Nuhu, includes Kauyawa Day and Ajo parties. The council warned that any violator would be denied marriage, funeral prayers, and other clerical services.
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Atiku Slams Tinubu Over $4.4bn LNG Loan Plan
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has faulted President Bola Tinubu’s plan to secure a $4.4 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) using Nigeria’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) earnings as collateral.
Atiku said the move would mortgage the country’s future, describing it as “reckless and irresponsible” while urging Nigerians to resist it.
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PDP Leaders, Governors Meet in Bauchi Ahead of 2027 Polls
Governors and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met in Bauchi on Saturday to strategize ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The meeting, hosted by Governor Bala Mohammed, focused on strengthening unity within the party and addressing internal challenges threatening its stability.
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ADC Disowns Baba-Ahmed, Reaffirms Commitment to Coalition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has distanced itself from Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed’s comments dismissing the opposition coalition.
In a statement, ADC Deputy National Publicity Secretary Jackie Wayas said Baba-Ahmed’s remarks were personal and did not represent the party’s stance.
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Deji Adeyanju Backs Atiku on IMF Loan Opposition
Rights activist Deji Adeyanju has supported Atiku Abubakar’s criticism of President Tinubu’s proposed IMF loan plan.
Adeyanju, in a statement, said using Nigeria’s LNG revenues as collateral would worsen the nation’s economic crisis and burden future generations.
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FG Criticized Over NEDC Funds Mismanagement
The Federal Government has come under criticism following reports of mismanagement of funds allocated to the North East Development Commission (NEDC).
Opposition parties and civil groups alleged corruption and diversion of resources meant for rebuilding communities affected by insurgency.
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Osun APC Expels Aregbesola for Anti-Party Activities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has expelled former governor and ex-Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, over alleged anti-party activities.
The party’s leadership accused him of undermining its unity and working against its candidates during past elections.
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Kaduna Community Seeks Relief After Bandit Attacks
Residents of Dogon Noma, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have appealed for urgent humanitarian assistance following renewed bandit attacks.
Community leaders reported loss of lives, destruction of property, and mass displacement, urging government intervention.
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Civil Society Groups Warn FG Against Rising Debt Profile
Civil society organisations have warned the Federal Government against accumulating unsustainable loans amid worsening economic hardship.
The groups advised the administration to cut wasteful spending and prioritize policies that stimulate local production instead of overreliance on borrowing.