The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the death sentences of two men convicted in separate murder cases in Jigawa State, dismissing their appeals and bringing the protracted legal battles to a close. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Friday, the apex court struck out the appeals marked SC/CR/2020/69 and SC/CR/70/2020, thereby upholding earlier rulings of the Jigawa State High Court and the Court of Appeal of Nigeria. The convicts, Abdulmajid Hassan and Adamu Audu, were found guilty in separate incidents involving fatal stabbings. With the Supreme Court’s decision, all legal avenues available to the defendants have been exhausted, effectively…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State has arrested 21 suspects and seized various illicit drugs during a coordinated operation across the state. In a statement issued on Saturday, the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad Maigatari, said the raids were conducted on April 11, 2026, under the leadership of the State Commander, D. Y. Lawal. According to the statement, operatives targeted major drug hotspots, including Filin Idi, Hotoro, Mariri, Fagge, and Farm Centre along Zaria Road. Items recovered during the operation include cannabis, pregabalin, codeine-based cough syrup, and rubber solution used as an inhalant. The agency…
The Kano State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has agreed to allocate 60 per cent of its leadership positions to former governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and his supporters. The decision was reached during a stakeholders’ meeting where party members deliberated on and adopted a new leadership structure. The state chairman of the party, Musa Ungogo, confirmed the arrangement, stating that Kwankwaso’s camp would take the larger share, while the remaining 40 per cent would be distributed among existing members and other groups that recently joined the party. Ungogo explained that no specific slot was reserved for former Deputy…
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that it has approved or directed the commencement of zoning arrangements ahead of its primaries and the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Saturday, the State Publicity Secretary, Benedict Yawe, urged party stakeholders to suspend any zoning-related activities currently ongoing in some local government areas. He said such moves should be halted pending an official position from the state secretariat. “The State Working Committee of the APC in Benue State wishes to clarify that it has not issued any directive for the commencement of zoning…
Activist Aisha Yesufu has joined growing calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan. Yesufu, a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), said it has become necessary for Amupitan to step down over what she described as his alleged partisan conduct. She made the call in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, noting that Nigerians are becoming increasingly active in demanding accountability. “I love how active Nigerians have become! #ActiveCitizens. I always focus on the little wins. They snowball into the big wins,” she wrote. The activist added…
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps, have arrested two suspected kidnappers and armed robbers in the state. The Corps Commander, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this while parading the suspects at the agency’s headquarters in Alagbaka, Akure. Adeleye said the suspects were apprehended in Owo, headquarters of Owo Local Government Area, adding that other arrests were made within the Oloko axis of Akure metropolis during a week-long clearance operation. He noted that the arrests were carried out through joint operations involving various security agencies in the state. According to him, a total of 164 suspects…
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed an attack on a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp at Nuku Village via Kaiama in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ilorin on Friday. According to her, the attack occurred in the early hours of April 10, 2026, at about 03:45hrs, when armed bandits launched a coordinated assault on the facility. She said five members of the National Forest Guards were killed during the нападение, while a patrol vehicle belonging to the police was extensively damaged. “At…
The Taraba State chapter of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) has announced a shift in its political ideology, pledging to abandon godfatherism in favour of a system anchored on service, merit, and accountability. The declaration was made on Saturday during the official unveiling of the party’s secretariat in Jalingo, the state capital. Speaking at the event, the party’s state chairman, Sahadu Hassan Abubakar, said the new direction reflects the party’s commitment to transparent governance and competence-driven leadership. According to him, the move is aimed at restoring public confidence in the political process and ensuring that leadership positions are attained through…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, on the occasion of his 69th birthday. The congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued on Friday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu described Dangote as a shining example of enterprise, noting that his contributions continue to inspire generations of entrepreneurs. “I salute Aliko Dangote for his conglomerate’s role in job creation, infrastructure development, and unwavering belief in the Nigerian economy and its potential,” the president said. He added, “As you mark another year, I pray for his continued good health, wisdom, and greater accomplishments…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of the proposed nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The decision was taken following a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) held on Friday, April 10. According to the Commission, the exercise has been deferred until after the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, INEC described the voter revalidation exercise as a critical component of its mandate to maintain a credible and up-to-date National Register of Voters. “The voter revalidation exercise is designed to verify…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that 17 soldiers, including a Brigade Commander, were killed during a clash with insurgents in Benisheikh, Borno State. The military described the claims as false and a deliberate attempt to discredit its operations in the North-East. In a statement, the Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Sani Uba, clarified that only two officers and two soldiers lost their lives during the engagement. “OPHK categorically refutes the claim, noting that the official and verified report, as earlier released through Defence…
The Yobe State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammad Gadaka, has declared that the ruling party will remain in power for the next 100 years. Gadaka made the assertion during the Yobe Leadership and Innovation Summit 2026 held in Damaturu, expressing confidence in the party’s long-term political dominance. The event, organised by the Centre for Leadership and Good Governance–Yobe, brought together stakeholders to discuss governance and development in the state. Speaking through the State Party Youth Leader, Muhammad Musa Gulani, Gadaka said the APC is committed to sustaining governance at the federal, state, and local levels for decades.…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a former 2015 senatorial candidate in Borno State, Babagana Habeeb, to 10 years imprisonment for selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Peter Odo Lifu convicted Habeeb on a one-count charge of aiding and abetting terrorism brought against him by the Federal Government. The convict, a fuel dealer based in Maiduguri, had pleaded guilty to the charge upon arraignment, admitting to selling fuel to the insurgents. However, he claimed that his station attendants may have been responsible for the transactions. During the proceedings, Habeeb pleaded for leniency, stating…
Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a Boko Haram victim, Ali Kolo, to nine years imprisonment for failing to report the activities of the terrorist group. Kolo, who was shot in the right leg by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, was found guilty on Thursday after pleading to a one-count charge of concealment of information. He was initially arraigned by the Federal Government on a four-count charge but admitted to failing to relay information about the terrorists to security agencies, contrary to the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2013. The prosecution, led…
The leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to overturn the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which derecognised the party’s leadership. In a motion on notice dated April 7 and filed by his counsel, Sulaiman Usman, Mark urged Justice Emeka Nwite to grant a mandatory injunction setting aside INEC’s refusal to monitor the party’s congresses and convention, pending the determination of the suit. He also sought an order compelling INEC to immediately restore and maintain the names of members of the party’s National Working…
A fire outbreak has destroyed a female students’ hostel at the College of Health Technology in Jahun, Jigawa State, affecting no fewer than 52 students. The incident, reportedly triggered by a cooking gas cylinder, led to the loss of the hostel building and the personal belongings of the affected students. The Jigawa State Commissioner for Health, Abdullahi Muhammad Kainuwa, who visited the scene, confirmed that firefighters were able to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the institution. Following the incident, authorities granted the affected students a six-day break. The Chairman of Jahun Local Government Council,…
The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has attributed the persistent instability within political parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the actions of party members rather than external interference. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Thursday, Moro said the recurring crises affecting the PDP and other parties are largely self-inflicted, stressing that key stakeholders play a major role in fueling internal disputes. “I believe the responsibility lies mainly with political actors,” he said, noting that the visible turmoil within parties stems from their internal dynamics. He added that those in leadership positions, including governors, lawmakers, and senior…
Taraba Assembly Passes Judiciary Fund Bill for Second Reading, Confirms Commissioner Nominees The Taraba State House of Assembly on Wednesday passed the Taraba State Judiciary Fund Management Bill, 2026, for second reading during plenary, in a move aimed at strengthening judicial autonomy in the state. The bill, sponsored by the Speaker, John Kizito Bonzena, alongside Abel Peter Diah, was introduced following a motion moved by the Deputy Majority Leader, Nuhu Akila Rantiyo. Leading debate on the floor of the House, Rantiyo described the proposed legislation as critical to enhancing the operational efficiency, independence, and accountability of the judiciary. He explained…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has uncovered a criminal hideout disguised as a church in Ndiya Mfia village, Ikono Local Government Area of the state. The facility, identified as All Power Belong to Me, Solomon of our Generation, was raided by police operatives, leading to the arrest of seven suspects and the recovery of firearms and other incriminating items. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspects include Preacher Brian Ebeka, Kenneth Ezekiel, Dickson Ndueso, Abang Rowland, Esther Elijah Okon, and Joy Elijah Okon.…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has declared that the National Assembly is “2000 percent” in support of President Bola Tinubu. Akpabio made the remark on Wednesday while representing the president at the inauguration of the Ojota-Opebi Link Bridge, E-GIS, and Alausa Complex in Lagos. Describing Tinubu as a visionary leader and a man on a mission, the Senate President said the National Assembly is fully committed to supporting the administration in delivering its mandate to Nigerians. “Tinubu is not just a visionary or a man on a mission, he is a man that is out to fulfil…