Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has raised serious concerns over what it described as the disturbing resurgence of “one chance” criminal operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following the killing of a nurse and a lawyer in separate incidents in Abuja. The victims were identified as Ms Chinemerem Pascalina Chuwumeziem, a healthcare worker, and Princess Chigbo Mediatrix, a lawyer and former Treasurer of the NBA Abuja Branch. Both women were reportedly attacked by criminals posing as commercial transport operators, a tactic commonly associated with “one chance” gangs, and their bodies were later discovered in different parts of the city.…

Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria a combined $17.8m (more than N25bn) for electricity supplied under bilateral power agreements, according to the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). In its Third Quarter 2025 report, NERC disclosed that the three neighbouring countries were invoiced a total of $18.69m for electricity supplied during the period. However, they remitted only $7.125m, leaving an unpaid balance of $11.56m for the quarter under review. The regulator further revealed that the international customers also had outstanding legacy debts from previous quarters. Of the $14.7m invoiced before Q3 2025, $7.84m was paid, leaving an additional balance of $6.23m.…

The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, has turned himself in to the police following allegations of multiple rape and other offences capable of causing a breach of public peace, the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed. The case has now been transferred to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Sylvester Alabi, for further investigation. The development followed Okafor’s failure to honour an initial police invitation issued on Sunday by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti. Although his lawyers reportedly informed the police that he would appear on Monday,…

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has alleged a plot by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) to re-arrest him immediately after his release from custody, despite being granted bail by a Federal High Court. Malami made the allegation through a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka, shortly after the court approved bail for the former minister, his wife and his son. New Daily Prime earlier reported that a Federal High Court had granted the trio bail for ₦500 million each, with two sureties, in…

Former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has reaffirmed his commitment to the party ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that he remains loyal to the platform that brought him into national prominence during the 2023 presidential race. Baba-Ahmed, 56, made the declaration on Wednesday during a press briefing at the Labour Party’s national secretariat in Abuja, where he dismissed speculations that he might defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the exit of his former running mate, Peter Obi. The Kaduna-born politician was Obi’s vice-presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, in which…

Gunmen have reportedly attacked the Old Oyo National Park, located in the Oke Ogun geopolitical zone of Oyo State, triggering a security response from the police and other agencies. According to reports, the assailants, whose identities remain unknown, opened fire during the attack, leading to the death of an unspecified number of people. As of Wednesday afternoon, the exact casualty figure had not been officially confirmed. The Public Relations Officer of the Oyo State Police Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the incident, stating that security forces had been mobilised to the area to restore order and prevent further violence. “Yes, there…

The Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Abuja District, Ben Enamudu, has dismissed widespread claims that Nigerians’ bank balances are being taxed under the country’s new tax regime, clarifying that only certain electronic transfers attract a ₦50 stamp duty. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Tuesday, Enamudu said misinformation surrounding the reforms—particularly claims about bank transfers and income thresholds—has generated unnecessary anxiety among the public. “The narrative out there, which is the wrong narrative, is that the money in your bank account will be taxed. There is no provision for that in our tax…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has inaugurated a 20-member Membership, Revalidation, Mobilisation and Registration (MRMR) Committee to oversee a nationwide membership exercise aimed at strengthening the party’s structures ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee was inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja by the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, who said the exercise would establish a credible, verifiable and up-to-date membership base across the country. According to Mark, a strong and well-documented membership is the lifeblood of any political party, determining its legitimacy, reach and prospects for electoral success. Kashim Imam was inaugurated as Chairman of the committee, with Aisha…

Fatima Atiku Abubakar, the first daughter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a new phase in her political journey and adding momentum to the growing opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fatima, a medical doctor and former Commissioner for Health in Adamawa State, was formally received into the party on Monday in Abuja. She completed her registration and collected her membership card at her ward in the Wuse area of the Federal Capital Territory. The registration event was witnessed by key party leaders and stakeholders, including the FCT Chairman…

Residents of at least 22 communities in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, are set to experience about three hours of daily power outages due to ongoing road construction works in parts of the city. The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) disclosed this in a public notice issued on Tuesday. According to a statement shared on the company’s official Facebook page, the planned outages are linked to road construction activities along Foodco Road and the Idi Isin axis of Ibadan. IBEDC explained that the construction has necessitated the relocation of some of its electricity facilities and assets within the affected areas.…