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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC to hand over the former Minister for Power, Saleh Mamman to the Nigeria Correctional Centre, Kuje, Abuja for the commencement of his 75 years prison term. The order for Mamman’s transfer to the Correctional centre, followed his presentation before Justice Omotosho on Tuesday by the EFCC and the filing of a Consequential Order by the Commission for the forfeiture of five new properties traced to the convict.    Prosecution counsel and Director, Public Prosecution of the Federation,  DPP, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN stated that the Consequential Order dated 25th May, 2026 was for  an order of the court for the forfeiture of the properties. . During the proceedings, Justice Omotosho learned from  one Shamsudeen Mohammed  that Mamman was in Abuja within the period of his conviction and sentencing and fled to ...

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council and Nigeria Police Pensions Limited have pledged stronger collaboration to improve public awareness on pension administration, promote transparency and tackle misinformation surrounding police pensions in the country. Chairman of the NUJ FCT Council, Grace Ike, made this known during a courtesy visit by journalists to the headquarters of Nigeria Police Pensions Limited in Abuja. Grace Ike described the media as a critical institution for democracy, accountability and information dissemination, stressing that the engagement marked the beginning of a stronger working relationship between journalists and the pension organisation. “We are looking forward to a fruitful partnership because when journalists and pension administrators work together, we strengthen democracy, promote transparency and ensure that those who served our nation are cared for with dignity,” she said. The NUJ chairman expressed solidarity with r...

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to peace, unity, security and inclusive development as the state celebrates its 59th anniversary. In a goodwill message issued on Wednesday to commemorate the anniversary, the governor said despite challenges encountered over the years, the people of Rivers State have continued to demonstrate resilience, strength and unity that have sustained the state since its creation. Fubara described the bond of brotherhood among the various ethnic nationalities in the state, including the Ijaw, Ikwerre, Ogoni, Etche, Ekpeye, Andoni and Kalabari, as one of the state’s greatest assets and a strong foundation for peace, stability and progress. The governor noted that Rivers State has remained a major driver of Nigeria’s economy, owing not only to its rich oil and gas resources but also to the contributions of its people in sectors such as academia, jurisprudence, business, entertainment, public se...

..... Democracy is about the people and not one man ...... Emergence of Hon. SULE SAKIRU AKINDELE ENIMAKURE is reward for loyalty and unwavering commitment to APC Concerned stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Agege local government council area and Orile Agege LCDA of Lagos State have strongly condemned the reported threats of Right Honourable Mudashiru Obasa the speaker of the Lagos State house of assembly and member representing State constituency 02 Agege, to destabilize and disorganize the party structure in Agege LGA and Orile Agege LCDA because his preferred candidates for the State constituencies 01 and 02 Agege failed to secure the parties ticket in the recently concluded State Constituencies primary election. Rising from an emergency APC stakeholders meeting convened in Agege, to address recent developments arising from the recently concluded APC primaries, they all unequivocally rejected and condemned Rt. Hon. Obasa threats to destab...

A former presidential candidate and 2027 presidential hopeful, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has formally confirmed his membership of the Accord Party and declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the party’s platform. Speaking with journalists in response to enquiries, Hashim disclosed that his political structure had already commenced extensive grassroots mobilisation within the party across the country. According to him, over one million supporters have so far been mobilised into the Accord Party as part of efforts to build a formidable political movement ahead of the 2027 general elections. “We have quietly mobilised about one million of our supporters into the Accord Party, and we are still doing so,” he stated. Hashim also reacted to comments reportedly credited to a governor, suggesting that the Accord Party would not field a presidential candidate in 2027. Describing the remark as an overreach, Hashim insisted that no individual possesses the auth...

The Media Office of Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, Governorship Candidate, has been reliably informed of the continued presence of security operatives at GreenHills Hotel and Hospitality Services in Ikere Ekiti, a facility associated with our principal. The restriction currently placed on the premises has raised significant concern among residents, staff, and supporters, with the potential to create unnecessary tension within the community. In a statement made available to newsmen by his Special Assistant on Media, Gani Salau, the Media Office disclosed that more troubling reports have reached it alleging that the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police contacted Mrs. Olukemi Oluyede, wife of Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, in a manner perceived as threatening, allegedly aimed at compelling compliance under unclear circumstances.  If confirmed, such conduct would raise serious concerns regarding professionalism and the expected neutrality of security agencies. We wish to reiterate that the Niger...

The National President of the Amalgamated Union of Motor Mechanics and Technicians of Nigeria (AUOMMATON), Engr. Dr. Oseni Suleiman, has lauded the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as bold, transformative, and visionary leadership anchored on far-reaching economic, infrastructural, and institutional reforms. Dr. Suleiman gave the commendation in a statement issued in Abuja, where he reviewed the performance of the administration since assuming office, noting that the President’s reform-driven agenda is steadily repositioning Nigeria on the path of sustainable growth, national productivity, and global competitiveness. According to him, the Tinubu administration has demonstrated uncommon political will in confronting long-standing structural challenges in the economy, implementing policies that, though initially demanding, are already laying a solid foundation for long-term prosperity and national stability. He particularly praised the gover...

In the dynamic and often unpredictable terrain of Ekiti State politics, few individuals have combined ambition, strategy, and grassroots connection as effectively as Funso Ayeni. His political journey over the years reflects not just persistence, but a deep understanding of the realities of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, where success is shaped by timing, structure, and the ability to read the political climate accurately. Ayeni’s rise within the political space began under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a platform that gave him the opportunity to build visibility and establish credibility among the people of Ekiti North Senatorial District. As the PDP’s senatorial candidate in the 2023 general elections, he ran a campaign that was widely acknowledged for its organization, message, and connection with the grassroots. His approach was not merely about party loyalty, but about presenting himself as a capable and forward-thinking leader with the capacity to deliver meaningful...

Standing Gbagidi When Loyalty Was Scarce I must confess—this is a difficult piece to write. Not because I lack words. No. Words obey me like loyal servants. But because I am about to do what I rarely do: reveal what has long been kept beneath the surface… what many have wondered but few have dared to articulate. Who exactly is Rt. Hon. Bolaji Egbeyemi Olagbaju, the Deputy Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly? A quiet politician. A composed presence. A figure whose actions, if we are to be brutally honest, amount to very serious sins in the theatre of Nigerian politics. And that is why ,I say this without apology ,I hate her. Yes, I hate Rt. Hon. Mobolaji Egbeyemi Olagbaju. Deeply. Intensely. Suspiciously. Before you rush to judge me, pause. I owe neither you nor your generation an explanation. You see, I do not like people who refuse to behave the way power expects them to behave. I do not like people who are given influence and refuse to weaponize it. I do not like...