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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

By Tunde Akinsola, Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said his frequent involvement in appellate court proceedings as a litigant significantly shaped his understanding of law and strengthened his appreciation for judicial discipline. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja at the public presentation of “Ukala’s Manual on Appellate Practice”, authored by Senior... Read more

….warns of shrinking opportunities, calls for urgent reforms By Ali Isah, Abuja Organised Labour on Wednesday raised alarm over the state of employment in Nigeria, declaring that rising insecurity and deepening poverty are major threats to job creation and decent work across the country. President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, who spoke at a Pre-May Day... Read more

By Halima Abubakar, Abuja The House of Representatives on Wednesday amended the Electoral Act 2026, introducing a more flexible and technology-driven framework for the service of election petition processes as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The amendment followed the adoption of a report by the House Committee on Electoral Matters at the Committee of the Whole, presided... Read more

By Sani Ibrahim, Abuja ABUJA — The Senate on Tuesday passed the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, alongside three other major agriculture-related bills aimed at strengthening food security and rural development in the country. The passage followed a motion moved by Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central) and seconded by Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro... Read more