Author: Standard Focus

By Musa Ibrahim ABUJA — Suspected members of Boko Haram/ISWAP on Thursday evening launched another attack on Kautikari village in Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, forcing residents to flee for safety. According to local sources and fleeing villagers, the insurgents stormed the community, firing sporadically and setting houses ablaze, as terrified residents escaped into nearby bushes. The latest... Read more

By Halima Abubakar ABUJA — Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said recent court rulings have left the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a fragile legal position, insisting that prominent defectors will not be readmitted into the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking during an interview in Abuja on Thursday, Wike maintained that both the Supreme Court judgment... Read more

By Gift Eze ABUJA — The Labour Party (LP) has extended an olive branch to aggrieved members, including the Abure camp, as part of efforts to strengthen internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. This comes as the party leadership expressed confidence in the newly inaugurated Senator Nenadi Usman-led National Working Committee (NWC), which held its maiden meeting following... Read more

By Kenneth Williams ABUJA — The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday convened an emergency meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and heads of tactical units, issuing a strong warning against misconduct within the ranks. At the meeting, the CP stressed the need for officers to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in the... Read more

By Rosemary Nwanpka ABUJA — Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians and supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) not to celebrate prematurely, despite the Supreme Court’s endorsement of Senator David Mark’s leadership of the party. Atiku said the apex court’s ruling, while significant, should be seen as only the beginning of a broader political contest ahead of... Read more

By James Adams ABUJA — The Supreme Court has set aside an order directing parties in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) leadership dispute to maintain the status quo, ruling that the Court of Appeal exceeded its powers. In a unanimous decision, a five-member panel led by Justice Mohammed Lawal Garba held that the appellate court acted without jurisdiction when it... Read more

By Alex Okoro ABUJA — Non-academic staff unions in Nigeria’s public universities have declared an indefinite nationwide strike beginning May 1, following the Federal Government’s withdrawal of its proposed 30 per cent salary increase. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) announced... Read more

By Halima Abubakar ABUJA — The Supreme Court has nullified the national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025, dealing a major setback to the Tanimu Turaki, SAN-led faction that emerged from the exercise. In a split decision of three to two, a five-member panel of the apex court... Read more

….Accuses government of failure to protect lives amid rising killings By Lami Isah , Abuja Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent remarks suggesting that insecurity would not force him out of office, describing the stance as insensitive to the worsening security situation in the country. Atiku, in a statement issued on his behalf... Read more

By Levinus Nwankpa, Abuja The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has pledged full technical and operational support to the Lagos State Government to ensure the smooth implementation of the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS) across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The Managing Director and Chief Executive of NSITF, Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a sensitisation workshop... Read more