The Presidency has called on Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, to reconcile with the current administration after his recent critiques of President Bola Tinubu’s government. Daniel Bwala, a media aide to President Tinubu, made the appeal on Thursday through the social media platform X. Bwala’s message comes in response to El-Rufai’s public criticisms, which raised concerns about the direction of the Tinubu-led government. Bwala reminded El-Rufai of his pivotal role in the 2023 presidential campaign, suggesting that the former governor’s recent actions may be driven more by personal vendetta than by a sense of patriotism. El-Rufai,…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported an attempted attack on one of its key transmission towers, T195, located along the Ugwuaji-Makurdi 330 kV line. The incident took place on Saturday at Watuolo village in the Utonkon area of Ado Local Government, Benue State. According to a statement from TCN’s General Manager for Public Affairs, Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, the attack was foiled by the vigilance of local residents. Around 3 a.m., the community noticed suspicious activity near the tower, leading to a swift response. One of the suspects was apprehended by the villagers, while others managed to flee the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has suspended eight universities across Nigeria from admitting new students into their law degree programmes. The decision, announced on January 29, 2025, follows a directive from the Council of Legal Education, which suspended the Bachelor of Laws programme at these institutions for the 2025/2026 academic session. JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin explained that, as a result of the suspension, the board will not approve admissions for candidates wishing to pursue law at these universities for the upcoming academic session. The affected universities are located across various states, including Kwara State University, Bingham University, Alex…
Rauf Aregbesola, the former Minister of Interior and two-term governor of Osun State, has been expelled from the All Progressives Congress (APC) over accusations of anti-party activities. A letter issued by the party leadership on Wednesday confirmed Aregbesola’s expulsion, citing violations of Article 21 of the APC constitution. The letter, titled “Allegations of Anti-Party Activities – Conveyance of State Exco Decision to You,” states that after an investigation, the State Executive Committee (SEC) reviewed the Disciplinary Committee’s findings and resolved to expel him from the party. The letter further outlined that the expulsion was based on clear evidence of Aregbesola’s…
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), sitting in Maitama, has granted Darius Ishaku, the immediate past Governor of Taraba State, permission to travel abroad for medical treatment. The ruling, delivered by Justice Sylvanus Oriji on Wednesday, allows Ishaku to visit Arjam in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a routine medical check-up. Ishaku, who is facing trial for alleged money laundering involving N27 billion, had applied to travel for medical reasons. His lawyer, Mr. Paul Ogbole, SAN, argued that his client’s health had significantly worsened. The application was based on Sections 6(6) and 41(1) of the 1999…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has dismissed five commissioners from his cabinet, although no official explanation has been given for their removal. Unverified sources suggest that the dismissals could be linked to concerns about underperformance over the past year. A statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Architect Samuel Jatau, confirmed the commissioners’ removal. The dismissed officials are Chrysanthus Dawam (Budget and Economic Planning), Noel Nkup (Youth and Sports), Jamila Tukur (Tourism and Hospitality), Obed Goselle (Science and Technology), and Sule Musa (Commerce and Industry). It is worth noting that both Dawam and Tukur had faced a three-month suspension…
Comic actor and MC, Ayo Ajewole, widely known as Woli Agba, and his wife have joyfully announced the birth of their new baby. On Wednesday, July 29, Woli Agba shared the happy news on Instagram, posting a picture showing the baby’s tiny hand. He expressed deep gratitude to God for the arrival of their little one, describing the blessing as “a gift that cannot be hidden.” He wrote, “A Blessing that cannot be hidden. Thank you Jesus for a glorious addition to the family. A bundle of Prophetic Blessing to my family.” The announcement quickly garnered an outpouring of congratulatory…
Comic actor and MC, Ayo Ajewole, widely known as Woli Agba, and his wife have joyfully announced the birth of their new baby. On Wednesday, July 29, Woli Agba shared the happy news on Instagram, posting a picture showing the baby’s tiny hand. He expressed deep gratitude to God for the arrival of their little one, describing the blessing as “a gift that cannot be hidden.” He wrote, “A Blessing that cannot be hidden. Thank you Jesus for a glorious addition to the family. A bundle of Prophetic Blessing to my family.” The announcement quickly garnered an outpouring of congratulatory…
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has removed five commissioners from his cabinet, though no official reason has been provided for their dismissal. Sources close to the state government suggest that the sacking may be attributed to underperformance over the past year. A statement released by the Secretary to the State Government (SGS), Architect Samuel Jatau, confirmed the dismissals. The affected commissioners include Chrysanthus Dawam (Budget and Economic Planning), Noel Nkup (Youth and Sports), Jamila Tukur (Tourism and Hospitality), Obed Goselle (Science and Technology), and Sule Musa (Commerce and Industry). Notably, both Dawam and Tukur had previously been suspended for three…
The Federal High Court in Ado Ekiti, Ekiti State, has officially struck out the defamation charge filed against Lagos-based lawyer and author, Mr. Dele Farotimi, following an application by the police to withdraw the case. Justice Babs Kuewumi made the decision after the police prosecutor, Samson Osobu, informed the court that a notice of discontinuance had been filed. Osobu explained that the notice, dated January 29, 2025, had been submitted that morning, and that the prosecution no longer wished to proceed with the case. Farotimi’s legal team, led by Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), did not object to the move, paving the…