The Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, says more than 40 staff members have been dismissed for corruption and financial malpractice in the last three years. Olukoyede disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at a media interactive session to mark his three-year stewardship at the commission’s headquarters. The chairman also said that about five of the commission’s staff are currently being prosecuted for corrupt practices. “In the past two a

The Defence Headquarters says troops have eliminated 324 terrorists and criminals, apprehended 373 others and rescued 610 kidnap victims across the country in August. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the monthly press briefing on ongoing military operations by the Armed Forces. Onoja said the military also recorded the surrender of 201 insurgents and recovered 88 arms and 2,077 rounds of ammunition during

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called for stronger intelligence-sharing and coordinated security operations among North-Central states to counter armed attacks and prevent the displacement of communities. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has called for a coordinated security strategy across Nigeria’s North-Central region, warning that the scale and pattern of attacks in the area require a response that goes beyond isolated action by individual states. Mutfwang

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has hailed a Supreme Court ruling that affirms David Mark as its National Chairman and Rauf Aregbesola as National Secretary, describing the judgment as a decisive victory for the rule of law and party legitimacy. In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the apex court’s unanimous decision validates its leadership structure and confirms that the earlier de-recognition by the Independent

The Supreme Court on Thursday, dismissed the decision of the court of appeal, ordering parties to maintain status quo antebellum, in the leadership dispute withing the ADC. The apex court however maintained that the appellate court was right in ordering parties to return back to the federal High court where party leadership tussle exists. On the issue of jurisdiction, the court faulted the appellant noting that the apex court has the jurisdiction to entertain appeals from the

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been plunged into a leadership vacuum following a seismic Supreme Court ruling today, forcing the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) to invoke emergency powers and take over national operations. The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assumed control of the party’s national leadership following a Supreme Court judgment that nullified its November 2025 national convention. In a press release issued on Thursday b

The Supreme Court has voided the national convention the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16, 2025. In a split decision, three out of five justices, the apex court held that the appeal filed by the Turaki-led faction of the PDP lacked merit. Delivering the lead judgment , Justice Stephen Adah held that the appellants acted in violation of a subsisting order of the Federal High Court, which had restrained them from proceeding with

A governorship aspirant under the People's Democratic Party, Sunday Garba Biggs, has formally declared his intention to contest for the top office in Plateau State, outlining a broad vision focused on security, economic growth, and inclusive governance. Biggs made the declaration during a public address to party stakeholders, supporters, and community leaders, describing his ambition as a response to the growing need for effective leadership and renewed direction in the state

The Supreme Court of Nigeria will on Thursday deliver judgments in two high-stakes political appeals involving the leadership crises rocking the African Democratic Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party. The official website of the apex court showed that the matters, listed under “Political Appeals”, have been added to the cause list for Thursday, April 30, 2026. Further checks showed that judgment in the ADC matter, marked SC/CV/180/2026, has been fixed for 2 pm. Our cor

Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on political, traditional, and community leaders from Plateau State to take decisive steps toward ending the cycle of violence in the state, urging them to embrace tolerance and pursue lasting peace. The President made the appeal on Tuesday during a high-level interactive session with Plateau stakeholders at the State House in Abuja. The meeting, which lasted about three hours, brought together a 32-member delegation led

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has disbursed grants and equipment worth over N280 million to more than 1,400 micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises in Plateau State, in a move aimed at boosting grassroots economic development. The intervention, carried out in Jos under the Renewed Hope Agenda, attracted key stakeholders including Governor Caleb Mutfwang, who was represented by his deputy, Mrs. Josephine Piyo. The selection

The Senate has approved ₦709,845,381,000 naira syndicated financing facility for the construction of Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway. This followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts during plenary on Wednesday The approval followed a letter from President Bola Tinubu dated April 20, requesting legislative backing for external borrowing in line with the provisions of the Debt Management Office Establishment Act 2011 an

A coalition of Berom groups in the diaspora has called on the Nigerian government to officially designate the Mahanga community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State as a terrorist enclave, alleging that it serves as a base for armed groups responsible for repeated attacks on surrounding villages. The Berom Diaspora Coalition made the demand during a press conference in Jos, where its convener, Barnabas Dazih, expressed deep concern over what he described as persist

By Joseph Lengmang Ph.D I read a piece of news few days ago, where the United States Department of State ordered the departure of non-emergency government personnel and their families from its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security situation across Nigeria. The State Department warned their citizens against travelling to 23 states in Nigeria of which Plateau, Borno, Kwara and three other states fall under the “Do Not Travel” list for reasons ranging from armed banditry,

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued a warrant of arrest against former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, and a Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali, following their failure to appear in court for arraignment. The defendants were scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday but were absent when the case was called, with only the third defendant, Sani Nafiu Mohammed, present in court. Th

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 passengers, mostly candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), who were travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed the incident on Thursday while speaking with journalists in Makurdi, noting that the attack occurred on Wednesday night. According to the police chief, the victims were travelling in a Benue

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 passengers, mostly candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), who were travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed the incident on Thursday while speaking with journalists in Makurdi, noting that the attack occurred on Wednesday night. According to the police chief, the victims were travelling in a Benue

With just four match weeks left in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the 2024/25 season is entering its defining stretch. The battle lines are clearly drawn — from the title race to the relegation fight — and the numbers tell a compelling story of how the campaign has unfolded so far. After 340 matches played, fans have witnessed a season marked by resilience, late drama, and standout individual performances. A total of 663 goals have been scored, averaging 1.9 goal

Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, has assured legacy members of the party that political defectors will not be allowed to take over leadership structures. He gave the assurance while speaking with newsmen after a closed-door meeting with the party’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stakeholders on Tuesday in Abuja. He drew a clear distinction between those who were in the party from the beginning and those who just joined it, saying

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expelled Nafiu Bala and others from the party over alleged anti-party activities. Their expulsion was announced at the party’s 8th National Convention held on Tuesday in Abuja. A motion for their expulsion was moved and seconded during the convention. The report of the party’s disciplinary committee, as read at the convention, stated: “Mr. Nafiu Bala, Odion Kennedy, Mrs. Stella Chukwuma, Johnny, Derek, and Elias have been given time t