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By Peter Omopo The Adamawa State Commissioner for Works, Adamu Atiku Abubakar, has decided not to join the All Progressives Congress amid the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party in the state. Adamu, who is the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, was notably absent from the list of 22 commissioners who accompanied Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in announcing their defection from the PDP to the APC. His decision sets him apart from his brother, Abbah Abubakar Atiku, who earlier in January defected from the PDP to the APC in Adamawa State and was formally received…

By Peter Omopo An Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has upheld the validity of the 2025 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party held in Ibadan in November 2025. Justice Ladiran Akintola of Court 5 delivered the judgment after dismissing an application for stay of proceedings filed by Nwachukwu and ruling on an application for joinder. The decision reverses an earlier ruling by the same court which had nullified the convention following a protracted legal dispute over the party’s leadership structure and the legality of the exercise. The previous judgment had barred Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) and other…

By Peter Omopo The Union of European Football Associations has announced the Round of 16 fixtures for the UEFA Champions League following the conclusion of the knockout phase play-offs. The draw, which also mapped out the quarter-final and semi-final brackets, was conducted on Friday in Nyon, setting the route to the final scheduled for May 30, 2026 in Budapest. Among the standout ties, Arsenal will take on Bayer Leverkusen, while Liverpool have been paired with Galatasaray. Manchester City face a stern test against Real Madrid as they seek to keep their European title hopes alive, and Chelsea will battle defending…

By Peter Omopo The Nigerian Independent System Operator has blamed the current decline in electricity generation on inadequate gas supply to thermal power plants across the country. In a statement issued on Friday via its official X handle, the agency said the prevailing average generation of about 4,300 megawatts is largely due to generation shortfalls caused by gas supply limitations. It noted that thermal plants account for the dominant share of Nigeria’s power generation mix, making the grid highly vulnerable to any disruption in gas availability. According to NISO, thermal power plants require an estimated 1,629.75 million standard cubic feet…

By Peter Omopo The Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), alongside his wife and son in prison custody following their re-arraignment on an alleged N8.7 billion corruption charge. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ordered that Malami and his son, Abubakar Abdulazeez Malami, be returned to the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, while his wife, Asabe Malami, was remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre in Niger State. The decision came after the court took the pleas of the three defendants in a fresh charge filed by the Economic and Financial…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Just like the vast imagination placed inside every human being, your potential is endless if you dare to grow. Remember, slow and steady wins the race; greatness is not rushed. It is built step by step, day by day, with patience and consistency. Do not be discouraged by where you are today because, as today is, tomorrow will not be the same. Every sunrise brings new strength, new wisdom, and new opportunities to create something better than yesterday. Keep moving, keep building, and trust the process. There is no limit to what you can become. Asiwaju…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA, Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has officially inaugurated a Property and Investment Committee in Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area. The new committee has been tasked with carefully reviewing the landscape and property assets within the LCDA, with a clear mandate to explore innovative ways the council can effectively capitalize on land use opportunities. The goal is to ensure that all property-related ventures result in profitable, sustainable investments that ultimately benefit the people of Onigbongbo. Alhaji ESV Supo Mosuro, ESV Samson Agbato and Mr Olalekan Shodeinde are members of the committee. Others are…

By Peter Omopo Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Nigerian Bar Association President Olisa Agbakoba has urged President Bola Tinubu to set up a special electoral offences tribunal to curb election fraud and ensure speedy trials of offenders. Speaking to reporters in Lagos on Thursday, Agbakoba cited recommendations from the Electoral Reforms Panel chaired by Mohammed Uwais, emphasizing that such a tribunal would restore public confidence in the electoral process. He also suggested that the burden of proof in election disputes should shift to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to demonstrate that elections were free and fair, rather than…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has said it cannot take formal legal action against singer Simi over resurfaced tweets from 2012 without testimony or evidence from alleged victims. The tweets, which referenced interactions with toddlers at her mother’s daycare, drew public scrutiny after Simi spoke out against rape, prompting accusations of hypocrisy. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, DSVA Executive Secretary Lola Vivour-Adeniyi said the agency is limited by legal and procedural requirements. “We cannot act like we have not seen these things. We have a duty to at least commence a preliminary…

By Peter Omopo The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, paid a historic homecoming visit to Warri, Delta State, celebrating her Itsekiri maternal heritage on Thursday. She was received by the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ògíamẹ̀ Atuwatsé III, at his palace, with the visit also attended by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and several traditional rulers. The First Lady arrived at Osubi Airport to a festive reception featuring traditional performers, floats, and banners welcoming her home. The event highlighted her connection to both her Yoruba paternal roots from Ogun State and…