The National Judicial Council (NJC) has been called upon to investigate Justice Othman Musa of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court for allegedly overstepping his authority by ordering the sealing of a property in Lagos. The order arose from a fundamental rights suit, FCT/HC/CV/4636/2025, filed by Mr. Henry Ugonna Orabuchi against the Nigerian Police.

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The United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) and the International Institute of Experts on Political Economy and Administration (IIEPEA) have called for the immediate redeployment of Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. At a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the diplomats argued that Matawalle’s removal is necessary to remove “perceived internal obstacles”

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Parts of Katsina metropolis were left without electricity on Monday following a fire at the IBB Way Injection Substation. The Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) confirmed that the blaze, which occurred late Sunday, January 4, 2026, involved a 15 MVA TR3 power transformer at the facility. The cause of the fire is still under investigation,

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Jesse Flames starts 2026 with a message of gratitude and growth through his latest single, “Praise the Lord”, featuring Nigerian hip hop standout Magnito. Following the momentum of his breakout hit “FLEX”, Jesse’s new release emphasizes intention, reflection, and artistry over fleeting trends. The official music video is set to premiere on January 10. “This

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Record producer Rexxie has claimed that singer Seyi Vibes is an “industry plant,” alleging that his rise to fame was carefully orchestrated. Speaking on a recent TikTok livestream, Rexxie said Seyi Vibes and his team attempted to create a rivalry with fellow singer Asake for publicity but were ultimately snubbed. “Seyi Vibes’ breakthrough was planned

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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has described the 2026 budget as a carefully crafted instrument to consolidate the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Malam Rabiu Ibrahim, Idris said the budget, themed “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared

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Three local government workers in Osun State were arrested on Monday for allegedly stealing council properties at their respective council secretariats. The arrests occurred in Boluwaduro and Egbedore local government areas following the resumption of work by staff after an extended strike. According to Barrister Adegoke Ogunsola, Chairman of Irepodun Local Government, two workers were

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The 2027 elections are shaping up to be a complex and unusual contest. While the ruling APC appears dominant, the opposition, especially the PDP, seems unprepared, struggling to organize and present a credible challenge. According to Baba-Ahmed, the APC has effectively created an environment where it faces little resistance, controlling state governments, legislators, and even

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Desmond Akawor, former Nigerian Ambassador to South Korea and Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Rivers State, has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of stalling development in Oyigbo Local Government Area. Akawor made the allegation on Monday during a “thank you” visit by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to the local government

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reaffirmed that former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law. The clarification comes amid public attention following Bello’s declaration of interest to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in 2027. Bello is currently facing prosecution by the EFCC

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