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The Federal High Court sitting in Dutse has commenced hearing a suit filed by House of Representatives aspirant Elyakub Nabayi, challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election that produced Hussaini Adamu Jabo as the party’s candidate for the Hadejia/Auyo/Kafin Hausa federal constituency seat. During the court session, which was conducted via Zoom, counsel to the plaintiff, Barrister Zaharadden Jamilu, told the court that his client was dissatisfied with the conduct of the primary election. He alleged that irregularities and electoral malpractice occurred in three wards during the exercise. Barrister Baffa Alasan, counsel to the APC and the defendants, argued…

Kaduna State is targeting a monthly Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of N20 billion as ongoing fiscal reforms continue to strengthen revenue generation and bolster public confidence in government, the Executive Chairman of the State Internal Revenue Service (KADIRS), Jerry Adams, has said. Adams disclosed this while receiving a delegation of the Association of Non-Indigenes Support Group for Governor Uba Sani, which paid him a courtesy visit and conferred on him the title of Grand Patron of the association. He explained that the state’s monthly IGR had witnessed remarkable growth, rising from an average of N4 billion in 2023 to about…

There was pandemonium at the Legislative Council Complex in Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State on Thursday as thugs invaded the chambers, disrupting an ongoing sitting of the councillors. Some of the lawmakers sustained injuries while scampering for safety. A female councillor, Ekomobong Isaac, was seen bleeding before she was evacuated to the hospital. Journalists who came to cover the plenary were not spared as one of them, Emmanuel Ufon, was assaulted and his cameras confiscated. Speaking after the incident, the Leader of the 8th Ini Legislative Council, Donald Usoroh, described the attack as unwarranted, alleging that it was sponsored…

Nigerian singer, Ruger’s record label, has revealed the reason for the singer’s music hiatus.  The record label, in a statement, disclosed that the ‘Bounce’ crooner has been away from the music scene due to a legal battle with an ex-girlfriend. According to the statement, the ex-boyfriend sued the singer for alleged “emotional distress” and “damages”. The statement partly read, “Ruger was caught up in a series of personal challenges after someone he dated decided to sue him for alleged ’emotional distress,’ and ‘damages.” The statement added that the singer will return to the music scene in August. 

Operatives of the Obalende Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspects and foiled a conspiracy to kidnap a Chinese national along the Ijebu-Ode/Odogbolu Expressway corridor. The suspects, Chinedu Onwuemena, aged 41, and 37-year-old Jimoh Ojo, were arrested on Monday at about 5:30pm. According to a statement by the Police Spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Thursday, the arrested followed a credible and actionable intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer. Upon the information, the Divisional Police Officer mobilised operatives of the Division, including the Surveillance Team, to the identified axis, where the suspects were promptly intercepted and arrested, thereby thwarting…

The Nigerian Army, through its 82 Division, has acknowledged concerns regarding the unauthorized entry of personnel from the Cameroonian Armed Forces into the Danare Community within the Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State on 9 June 2026. In a statement issued by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, it was reported that troops stationed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Danare responded promptly upon receiving notifications of foreign military presence. They reached out to the appropriate authorities of the Cameroonian Armed Forces, which resulted…

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that an aircraft belonging to Ethiopian Airlines was allegedly used for the public display of the proposed Nigeria Air project in 2023. The disclosure was made on Wednesday by the 12th prosecution witness, Christopher Odofin, during proceedings before Justice S.C. Oriji in the trial involving the former minister and three others. Sirika is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on an amended six-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office and misappropriation of public…

President Vladimir Putin has directed heads of special services and law enforcement agencies to bolster counter-terrorism and security across the educational and social systems and infrastructure. He gave the order on Wednesday at a meeting with senior government members, where he stressed that children’s health and wellbeing remains one of Russia’s national priorities. “Carry out the relevant work without delay,” the premier commanded. “We must ensure reliable protection of children’s centres, camps, and health resorts.” Putin said children and young people represent the future of the nation, emphasizing the government’s commitment to their needs despite external “temporary challenges.” The President said adversaries continue to “resort…

The United States has imposed sanctions on Iran’s associates that have sought to source and purchase weapons, including man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). Those affected—accused of fronting for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)—include thirteen individuals and entities based in Iran, Belarus, and China, including Hong Kong. The designations follow the May 8, 2026 action to disrupt procurement networks that aid Iran’s military programs and degrade its ability to advance military activities in the region. ​Washington​ said the latest move supports the implementation of United Nations sanctions on Iran, reimposed because of Iran’s “significant non-performance” of its nuclear obligations. The United Nations Security Council resolution 1929 requires UN…

Portugal beat Nigeria 2-1 in an international friendly played on Wednesday night. The Super Eagles were looking to cause a major upset against Cristiano Ronaldo and co, after drawing 2-2 with Poland one week ago. But it was the former European champions who took the lead, with Pedro Neto finding space inside the box to drill the ball home. Nigeria were level at the break, thanks to a powerful run and finish from Akor Adams. With the game looking to end in a stalemate, Francisco Conceicao cut in and curled in a sublime finish to win it. Portugal’s next game…