The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused an application seeking to stop former Senate President David Mark and ex-Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola from taking charge of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).Justice Emeka Nwite, ruling on an ex parte motion brought by Nafiu-Bala Gombe, a former Deputy National Chairman of the ADC, declined to grant interim orders aimed at restraining the duo from parading themselves as the party’s national chairman and secretary. The motion also sought to bar the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising their appointments.Instead, the judge ordered that all parties be put on notice and…
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Former Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has said the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board should be sacked if the national team fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Nigeria’s qualification hopes dimmed after a 1-1 draw with South Africa in Bloemfontein left the Super Eagles third in Group C on 11 points, six adrift of the leaders with just two games remaining. Mikel, speaking on the Obi One Podcast blamed the results on administration by the federation.“If Nigeria doesn’t qualify for the World Cup, the entire NFF board has to go… It’s unacceptable,” the former Chelsea midfielder said.…
The Federal Government has abolished the 5 percent excise duty on telecommunications services.POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the levy introduced under former President Muhammadu Buhari was to affect the cost associated with voice calls and internet data.The National Orientation Agency (NOA) disclosed the decision in a statement posted on X on Thursday.Confirming the development, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Aminu Maida, said President Bola Tinubu directed the removal of the tax during deliberations on the recently signed Finance Act.“This is a clear signal that the government is listening to the concerns of Nigerians and is committed…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) says it has recovered over N10 billion for consumers who lodged complaints against banks, fintechs, and other service providers. The commission disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu. The recoveries, according to the commission, were made between March and August 2025 across major sectors of the Nigerian economy. Part of the statement read: “The top ten sectors by number of complaints received between March and August 2025 were led by banking (3,173 complaints), followed by fast-moving consumer goods (FCMG) (1,543), fintech (1,442), and…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed claims that a federal high court in Abuja barred Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from acting as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary. In a statement on Thursday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC National Publicity Secretary, said the court only refused an ex-parte application filed by Nafiu Bala Gombe and directed that the defendants be put on notice. His words: “The court did not issue any order restraining Senator David Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. “Having failed to stop INEC from acknowledging the leadership change in ADC, the political Jobbers are now…
Lawyers to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have threatened to drag the Clerk of the National Assembly to court if he fails to allow her resumption. In a letter signed by Michael Numa, SAN, the legal team said the Clerk’s claim that her resumption is blocked by “sub judice” was a misuse of the rule. They warned that failure to comply by September 15 would lead to contempt proceedings and other legal actions against him in his personal and official capacity. The lawyers argued that the Constitution does not empower the clerk or the Senate to extinguish the sovereign will of the…
The Benue State House of Assembly has again approved a change of name for the state-owned university in Makurdi.At Thursday’s plenary, lawmakers passed an amendment to rename the institution Father Adasu University, Makurdi, replacing its earlier title, Rev. Fr Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi.Presenting the committee report, Majority Leader Saater Tiseer (APC/Mbagwa) argued that the former name was too long and needed to be simplified.The institution, originally established as Benue State University (BSU), was first renamed in December 2024 in honour of the late Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu, a former governor credited with founding the school.During the same session,…
The Kano State Government has declared Friday, 12 September 2025, as public holiday. The day, which corresponds to 19th Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 AH, is set aside to mark this year’s Maulud celebration, commemorating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government called on residents to celebrate peacefully and in line with the teachings of the Prophet. “The State Government urges residents to take advantage of this blessed occasion to offer special prayers for peace, prosperity, and the overall progress of Kano State and Nigeria at…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has threatened to resume its suspended nationwide strike, accusing the Dangote Refinery and its affiliate, MRS Energy Limited, of violating resolutions reached with the Federal Government earlier this week.POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the warning was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by NUPENG’s National President, Comrade (Prince) Williams Akporeha, and General Secretary, Comrade Afolabi Olawale.The union alleged that Alhaji Sayyu Aliu Dantata, a cousin of business mogul Aliko Dangote, ordered truck drivers—who are long-standing members of the union—to remove NUPENG stickers from their vehicles.The union claimed that…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajuddeen Abbas, has lost his elder brother, Alhaji Aminu Pate.A statement by Malam Abdullahi Kwarbai, Media and Publicity Officer of the Zazzau Emirate Council, said the late Pate died on Wednesday night after a protracted illness at the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Zaria.The deceased, who until his death held the traditional title of Wamban Dawakin Zazzau, was a retired civil servant. He had risen to the rank of Director of Personnel Management and served in various local government councils across Kaduna State.He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.According…
The Benue State House of Assembly has reshuffled its leadership, dissolving the former principal officers and appointing new ones to key positions. In a statement issued on Thursday, 11 September 2025, by Zape Michael Upaa, Press Secretary to the Speaker, Thomas Dugeri was announced as the new Majority Leader, with Abraham Jabi named Deputy Majority Leader. Cyril Ikong has been appointed Majority Chief Whip, while Simon Gabo will serve as Deputy Majority Whip. On the minority bench, Abu Umoro takes over as Minority Leader, with Cephase Dyako as his deputy. Samuel Jiji has been named Minority Whip, and Moses Egbodo…
Hundreds of residents of Egbe in Yagba West local government area of Kogi state on Thursday staged a protest over rising insecurity in their community. The protesters, made up of youths and elderly persons, blocked a major road and set tyres ablaze to draw attention to their plight. Videos show a military vehicle trailing the demonstrators who carried placards with inscriptions such as: “End insecurity, Federal Government, please protect our lives,” “Enough is enough,” “Stop selling bread to kidnappers,” and “Stop renting your house to informants to kidnappers.” The protest followed the killing of three police officers at a checkpoint…
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has released the results of the 2025 June/July National Business Certificate (NBC) and National Technical Certificate (NTC) examinations.From the figures announced, there are improvements in both enrolment and performance compared to last year.The results were announced at NABTEB’s annex office in Abuja on Thursday by Registrar and Chief Executive, Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed.He disclosed that 92,875 candidates registered for the examinations across 1,892 centres nationwide. This, he said represents a 37.08 per cent increase in enrolment and a 10.77 per cent rise in the number of centres compared to the 2024 edition.Of…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 17 kidnapped passengers, including four children, in Kogi state. The Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Hassan Abdullahi, said the rescue was carried out by soldiers of the 12 Brigade, supported by hybrid forces and local vigilantes. Abdullahi said the operation followed credible intelligence of a kidnap incident at Opamaru village along the Obajana–Lokoja road on September 10. He said the victims, who were travelling in a 17-seater bus from Osun state to Abuja, were abducted by armed men. According to him, troops at a patrol base in Apata, reinforced by the…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over his remarks on the Federal Government’s borrowing. In a statement issued on Thursday and titled “Peter Obi’s Borrowing Hypocrisy: Physician, Heal Thyself”, APC spokesman Seye Oladejo accused Obi of lacking the moral standing to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s policies on loans. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, had recently urged accountants to confront the Tinubu administration over what he described as “reckless borrowings.” Responding, Oladejo argued that borrowing under the current government was strategic and directed at critical sectors. “First,…