The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has struck out two motions filed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, ordering him to pay ₦100,000 in costs. The three-member panel, led by Justice Hamman Barka, delivered the ruling on May 21, 2025, after Akpabio applied to withdraw the motions. The motions, dated March 3 and March 25, 2025, with suit numbers CV/395/M1/2025 and CV/395/M2/2025, respectively, listed Akpabio as the appellant. His…

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has raised alarm over Nigeria’s deteriorating democratic environment.

In the nation’s tertiary institutions, lecturers—like their students—are struggling to survive.

President Bola Tinubu has called on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to ignore distractions from ‘busybodies and naysayers’ and remain committed to his mandate of transforming the nation’s capital. Mr Tinubu’s advice came during the inauguration of the newly refurbished International Conference Centre in Abuja, which was renamed the ‘Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre’ in his honour. Speaking at the event, Mr Tinubu emphasised…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has officially renamed the Abuja International Conference Centre as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, in recognition of the leadership of President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the formal inauguration ceremony of the rehabilitated facility in Abuja. The Minister also revealed that several other halls within the centre have been named after key figures…

President Bola Tinubu officially commissioned the newly renovated International Conference Centre in Abuja on Tuesday, following his return from Lagos, where he participated in the Eid al-Kabir festivities.  The renovation, which cost an impressive N39 billion, marks a significant investment in the capital’s infrastructure. The commissioning ceremony took place as the President prepares for the upcoming Democracy Day anniversary, scheduled for June 12, 2025.  The event was filled with excitement,…

After a two-week working vacation in Lagos, President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja. His time in the commercial capital included the Eid al-Adha festivities and a series of high-profile engagements. READ ALSO: Sowunmi denies betraying Atiku, says Tinubu outpaces his rivals intellectually Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and other state officials were present at Murtala Mohammed International Airport to see President Tinubu off. Since his arrival in Lagos on…

Thirty-four foreign embassies in Abuja are now facing the risk of closure today after reportedly failing to pay ground rent for 11 years, a total debt of ₦3.662 million since 2014. This enforcement follows FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s May 26 directive to target properties, totalling 4,794 in default, for revocation and sealing, although a 14-day grace period declared by President Tinubu expired on Monday. What is ground rent Ground rent…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will endure despite its internal challenges, stressing that unity and respect for the party’s constitution are key to its revival. Wike stated this on Monday evening when he hosted critical stakeholders of the party under the auspices of ‘Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP.’ Speaking on Monday evening, Wike called for an end…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu during a visit to the President’s Lagos residence on Monday. The visit, Fayose said, was aimed at encouraging Tinubu and acknowledging his efforts in stabilising Nigeria’s economy. Fayose revealed this while addressing reporters after the meeting. Speaking to journalists after the meeting, Fayose noted that although he had been a vocal critic of the previous…

The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reiterated his opposition to any form of illegality or violence linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) or similar groups. However, he maintained that engagement through dialogue remains the most effective path to lasting peace. Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS on Monday, the 63-year-old clarified that he condemns wrongdoing wherever it occurs in the country—be it in…

Maryam Abacha, wife of the late Nigerian military ruler General Sani Abacha, has strongly denied allegations that her husband looted the nation’s wealth, insisting instead that he saved money for Nigeria—funds she says vanished after his death. In an interview with TVC, the former first lady challenged the longstanding narrative surrounding Abacha’s financial dealings while in power from 1993 until his death in 1998. “Who is the witness of the…