Author: Damilola

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has approved the posting of newly promoted senior officers to various strategic positions across the Nigeria Police Force. The redeployment affects officers recently elevated to the rank of assistant inspector-general of police (AIG), with key appointments spanning zonal commands and departments at the force headquarters in Abuja. Among the postings, Moshood Jimoh, formerly the Lagos state commissioner of police, has been assigned to head Zone 2 command in Lagos. He is to be replaced by Olatunji Fatai as the new commissioner of police in the state. Read related news: Bauchi Police condemn attack on…

The Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, has apologised to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages recorded across the country in recent months, attributing the situation to seasonal and structural challenges. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Adelabu described the disruption in power supply as temporary and expressed regret over the hardship experienced by households and businesses. “I want to apologise, coming from me as minister of power, for this temporary issue that is leading to hardship being experienced,” he said. The minister linked the situation partly to the dry season and extreme heat, which he said have…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a draft of revised regulations for political parties aimed at addressing opaque primaries and unchecked campaign spending ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a consultative meeting with party leaders in Abuja on Tuesday, Joash Amupitan said the proposed guidelines are designed to tackle candidate imposition and rebuild public trust in the electoral process. “As I have often maintained, credible elections begin long before polling day; they begin in the transparency of the processes that produce the candidates,” he said. Amupitan noted that flawed party primaries have contributed to voter apathy…

A Kaduna-based cleric, Ahmad Umar has dismissed claims that he was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS) following a recent visit by Peter Obi. In a post on Tuesday, Obi had alleged that the cleric was arrested shortly after hosting him in Kaduna on Sunday, describing the development as a sign of democratic backsliding and a threat to freedom of expression. “I have just been made aware… that revered religious leader, Sheikh Ahmad Tijjani Umar, has been arrested by authorities shortly after hosting me,” Obi wrote, without specifying the agency involved. Read related news: Peter Obi expresses uncertainty…

A Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the bail application of Nasir el-Rufai to March 31. El-Rufai was arraigned on Tuesday over allegations of conversion of public property and money laundering, with the charges filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The former governor was brought to court by security operatives at about 9:00am in a Hilux vehicle and remained inside for roughly 25 minutes before being escorted into the courtroom. Heavy security presence was observed around the court premises ahead of the proceedings. During the hearing, his counsel, Ukpon Akpan, urged the court…

The minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at Seyi Makinde over the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike spoke on Monday during a national working committee (NWC) meeting of a PDP faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed. The exchange follows recent tensions between rival factions of the party after a court nullified the PDP national convention held in Ibadan in November 2025, which produced Kabiru Turaki. On Sunday, Makinde, aligned with the Turaki faction, had accused those working with Wike of indirectly backing Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. “We need…

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on Tuesday as his arraignment over alleged corruption charges commenced under heavy security. The El-Rufai court arraignment marks a major development in ongoing investigations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), which is prosecuting him alongside Joel Adoga over allegations of money laundering and conversion of public property. Read related news: FG sues El-Rufai over alleged interception of NSA’s phone calls EFCC detains El-Rufai over alleged N423bn fraud El-Rufai writes Ribadu seeks clarification over alleged thallium procurement El-Rufai was brought to the…

Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has warned that a prolonged crisis in the Middle East could force Nigeria and other African countries to adopt work-from-home measures similar to those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dangote issued the warning on Monday after meeting with Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, expressing concern over the economic strain caused by rising oil prices and global uncertainty. “If this thing doesn’t de-escalate, you know, normally we in Africa, we don’t have any reserves in terms of savings. “And so, people normally go out and look for money for the next day…

Former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has been sentenced to 72 years imprisonment by federal high court in Abuja, for money laundering. Presiding judge, James Omotosho, while delivering verdict on Monday, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had proved its case against Nwabuoku. He was granted bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. Nwabuoku was convicted on all nine counts and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment on each count, amounting to a cumulative 72 years. The court, however, ordered that the sentences run concurrently. Omotosho described Nwabuoku’s diversion of funds…

Supporters of Rabiu Kwankwaso chanted the name of Peter Obi as the former Anambra governor attended the annual Kwankwasiyya Eid festival in Kano on Sunday. The crowd, many dressed in the signature red caps associated with the Kwankwasiyya movement, repeatedly hailed both leaders as they acknowledged cheers and addressed attendees during the celebration. Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), hosted Obi as part of the Eid-el-Fitr festivities. The gathering also drew other prominent figures, including Seyi Makinde and Seriake Dickson. Speaking at the event, Obi emphasised that his visit was not politically motivated but…