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By Peter Omopo A Federal High Court in Kaduna has fixed April 14, 2026, to deliver its ruling on the bail application filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The decision followed arguments presented by both the defence and prosecution teams during proceedings on Wednesday. Lead counsel to the defence, Adewole Iyamu, expressed optimism about the outcome, stating that all necessary arguments had been fully presented before the court. He confirmed that the bail application was formally moved and duly contested by the prosecution during the hearing. Iyamu also disclosed that El-Rufai is scheduled to appear before a Federal…

By Peter Omopo Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has returned to the Federal High Court in Kaduna for the continuation of hearing on his bail application in a corruption case instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The proceedings, presided over by Justice Rilwan Aikawa, are expected to determine whether the former governor will be granted bail as his trial continues. El-Rufai had earlier been remanded in ICPC custody after his last court appearance on March 31, following the late submission of a counter-affidavit by the prosecution. The case involves a 10-count charge bordering…

By Abiodun Moshood Olowokogbajo In the heart of Lagos, within the fortified gates of “Big Private” Senior Secondary Schools, a sophisticated facade of academic excellence is meticulously maintained. Here, the corridors hum with the promise of producing the next generation of global leaders—the children of the nation’s technocratic and political elite. Yet, behind this veneer of prosperity lies a disturbing sociological reality: the very architects of this intellectual development, the educators, are being systematically reduced to a state of “working poverty.” The neglect of the teaching profession in Nigeria is not an accident of history; it is a deliberate byproduct…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Jesus, people who act foolishly regret it later, please don’t let me go astray” is a powerful prayer for daily living. When we surrender our worries, choices, and struggles to Jesus, He guides our steps and keeps us from paths that lead to regret or failure. Those who place their burdens in His hands find strength, wisdom, and direction even in difficult times. Likewise, in marital life, when couples commit their challenges and decisions to Jesus, love grows stronger, and the relationship stands firm through every storm. With Jesus at the centre, both life and marriage…

By Abu-Ubaida Ibrahim Kuna In politics, timing, structure, and relationships matter just as much as ambition. That is why the reported decision by Nigeria’s Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, to resign his position and pursue the governorship of Gombe State is increasingly being viewed as a high-stakes gamble, one that may not pay off. At the center of this unfolding drama is the sitting governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, a man widely regarded as calculated, firm, and politically grounded. In the unwritten but deeply entrenched tradition of Nigerian politics, especially within the All Progressives Congress (APC), a sitting governor holds significant…

By Peter Omopo The Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos has organised a two-hour walkathon as part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Week, aimed at promoting physical fitness, strengthening community engagement, and enhancing police visibility. The event, themed “Together we walk. Together we secure,” commenced from the FCID Annex office and moved through the Kam Salem House and Force Headquarters roundabout, as well as adjoining routes, before returning to the starting point. Participants included senior police officers, personnel, and members of the public, with the exercise supported by a Police Band providing music, medical teams on…

By Peter Omopo A Federal High Court in Kaduna has ordered the remand of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, following the adjournment of his bail application. The court, presided over by Justice Rilwan Aikawa, adjourned the hearing until Wednesday after the prosecution filed a counter-affidavit opposing the bail request, allowing both parties time to respond. Proceedings were conducted under tight security amid heightened public interest. El-Rufai’s lead counsel, Ukpong Akpan, confirmed the adjournment date but declined to comment further after the session. During the hearing,…

By Peter Omopo Former Kano State governorship candidate, Nasiru Gawuna, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress. Gawuna, who previously served as deputy governor of Kano State, completed his registration on Tuesday at his ward in Nasarawa Local Government Area, where he was issued a membership card in the presence of political stakeholders and supporters. Dignitaries at the event included former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former deputy governor, Aminu Gwarzo, and the state ADC chairman, Musa Ungogo. Speaking after his formal defection, Gawuna expressed appreciation to his supporters and party leaders, pledging to strengthen the party’s structure and…

By Peter Omopo The House of Representatives has approved a total sum of N68.30 trillion for the 2026 appropriation bill, marking a significant increase from the initial proposal submitted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The approved figure represents an increase of about N9 trillion from the N58.18 trillion budget proposal earlier presented to a joint session of the National Assembly of Nigeria in December. The 2026 budget, titled “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience and Shared Prosperity,” is aimed at strengthening ongoing economic reforms and translating macroeconomic stability into improved living standards for Nigerians. According to details of the fiscal framework,…

By Peter Omopo Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has withdrawn a magistrate as a defendant in his N1bn fundamental rights enforcement suit pending before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The development followed concerns raised by the trial judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, over the failure of the plaintiff to properly identify the magistrate listed as the second defendant in the case. At the resumed hearing on Tuesday, El-Rufai’s counsel, Ugochukwu Nnakwu, informed the court that a motion filed on March 30 sought to discontinue the case against the magistrate. He also requested that the court strike out the magistrate’s name…