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Olowu of Kuta, HRM Oba Dr Hammed Makama Oyelude, CON, Tegbosun iii, has urged muslim Ummah and Nigerians to let peace , unity and selflessness be their  watchword as the world observe the Eid-el-Kabir  The reverred monarch in his sallah message said Eid-el-Kabir remains a highly spiritual occasion that calls for dedication, commitment, and selflessness.  According to him, " this is the time to reflect on the going on around us and preach messages of hope and unity devoid of any provocation." Oba Makama urged Nigerians to live together peacefully, irrespective of religious, political, and tribal affliation. While calling on politicians to exercise restraint and refrain from any rhetoric that may inflame passion as we approach 2027 general elections, Oba Makama said what should be uppermost in the mind of  every patriotic Nigerian is "Country first." The monarch, while wishing every Nigerian a peaceful celebration, maintained that people should be vigilant...

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...