As the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission, ICPC, launches investigation into the operation of the ‘fake’ Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, is alleged to have withdrawn from legal representation of its self-acclaimed Director-General, Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi. Adeyemi had alleged that the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila demanded a 48 per cent share of the agency’s reported ₦27.3 billion take off grant. He also accused the presidential aide of receiving ₦400 million through an intermediary and requesting an additional ₦200 million to facilitate presidential approvals. However, Gbajabiamila has strongly denied the allegations, insisting he has…
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A third Prosecution Witness, PW3, in the trial l of former Taraba State Governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku alongside the former permanent Secretary in the Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero, on Monday, July 13, 2026, informed Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory , FCT, High Court Abuja, how N1, 800, 000, 000, 000 (One Billion, Eight Hundred Million Naira), meant for the purchase of Christmas grains in Taraba State, was transferred into his company account from one of the Local Government Salary Transmission Accounts. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, is…
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has appointed Alh. Aliyu Bello as Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement and Dr. Victor Moses as Special Assistant on Community Engagement. Alh. Aliyu Bello, a seasoned journalist, entrepreneur, international trader, and respected grassroots politician, has a record of leadership, public service, and mentoring youth. He holds a Master’s in Mass Communication and certifications in Leadership and Business Management. He previously served two terms as Kaduna State PDP Youth Leader, promoting youth political participation, and was Financial Secretary of Kaduna State chapter of the…
ABUJA – Royal Trust Empowerment Initiatives (RTEI) has sponsored youth capacity-building initiatives in Artificial Intelligence (AI), professional development resources, entrepreneurship empowerment support, career development materials and digital learning resources, at the 2026 YAYA Annual Convention held in Abuja. The training initiatives by RTEI, the official sponsor of the Empowerment Segment of the convention, is in partnership with the RCCG FCT Province 20 Young Adult and Youth Affairs (YAYA). The theme for this year is: “In Times Like This” (Esther 4:14). According to the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of RTEI, Dr. (Mrs) Ijeoma Peculiar Owokoniran, the youth capacity-building initiatives aimed at…
A 300-level female law student of the University of Ibadan identified simply as Tomisin, has been confirmed abducted. The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the University of Ibadan (UI), confirmed the abduction in a statement, calling for calm as efforts intensified to secure her safe return. The SUG President, Comrade Temidayo Adeboye, said Tomisin was reported to have travelled on a religious retreat alongside the National General Director of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Engr. Uwem Cosmos, and eight other participants. Tomisin serves as the National Secretary of the Scripture Union Student Fellowship, Nigeria, and is also the Vice-President of…
Nigeria’s Police Chief Olatunji Disu, has assured a peaceful governorship election in Ekiti state on Saturday. In a statement, Force Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said all personnel deployed for election duty have been adequately briefed on their responsibilities and rules of engagement. He therefore. Assured that they would discharge their duties professionally, impartially, and in accordance with the law of the land. The statement warned that electoral offences and any act capable of undermining the integrity of the electoral process would be dealt with in accordance with the Electoral Act and other extant laws and urged citizens to remain…
The trial of the former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Hadi Abubakar Sirika continued on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 before Justice S.C. Oriji of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Abuja, with the 12th Prosecution Witness, PW12, Christopher Odofin disclosing that Sirika violated due process in the N299 million contract he awarded to Tianaero Nigeria Limited for consultancy services for Nigeria Air and the additional N599 million contract he awarded to the same company for the contract extension. Sirika, the first defendant is facing prosecution by the EFCC on amended six-count charges bordering on abuse of office and…
A former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has recommended restructuring as the answer to Nigeria’s security challenges instead of state police, which has assumed popularity among citizens. The founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance, in a Public Memorandum to President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly, the governors and the Nigerian people, noted that the Tinubu administration’s renewed push for state police reopened one of the most consequential public policy debates in Nigeria’s democratic history. She noted, “The proposal has gained momentum because it speaks directly to a painful reality confronting millions of Nigerians. The country’s security architecture…
The renowned human rights activist and cerebral lawyer Femi Falana has accepted the role of keynote speaker at the 8th edition of annual lecture of Penpushing Media, scheduled to hold July 23, 2026 at Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential library, Abeokuta. The Chairperson of the anniversary lecture, Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi made this known while speaking with journalists, adding that Falana has equally confirmed to be physically present at the event. She added that the keynote speaker will deliver the lecture themed ‘Restoring Electoral Integrity: The Path to Good Governance and Public Accountability’ adding that in same vein four intellects will be joining…
Former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned in the strongest terms the judgment seeking to deregister the ADC and several other opposition political parties, describing it as a dangerous assault on constitutional democracy and further evidence of a coordinated effort to eliminate political opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Prompt News Online recalls that Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister African Democratic Congress, Accord Party, Action Alliance, Action Peoples Party and Zenith Labour Party. Atiku, in a…