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Firdaus Obiremi The African Democratic Congress has petitioned the National Judicial Council, asking it to investigate two Federal High Court judges over the handling and transfer of a suit arising from the party’s lingering leadership crisis. The party’s Presidential Campaign Council accused the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu of actions it claimed raised questions about judicial impartiality in the leadership dispute. The ADC, in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Director of Strategic Communications, Phrank Shaibu, alleged that Tsoho reassigned the case from Justice Emeka Nwite to Lifu barely 24…

Awakan Promises Global Exposure For Egba Heritage Sites, Festivals Alake Urges State Government To Repair Faulty Olumo Rock Lift Egba Heritage Foundation Unveils Plan For 55 Historical Pillars, Open-Air Museum Daud Olatunji The Director-General of the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority, Dr Ola Awakan, has pledged the agency’s support for the development of Ijemo Rock in Abeokuta, Ogun State, into an international tourist destination. Awakan gave the assurance during an inspection of the Ijemo Rock project, where the Egba Heritage Foundation is planning to establish an open-air museum featuring about 55 historical pillars documenting the history, culture and heritage of the…

…Ogun Ranks Fourth Most Indebted With ₦538.92bn Debt Stock …Lagos Tops Debt Chart With ₦2.9tn, Osun Gulps ₦100.17bn On Debt Servicing …Oyo’s Expenditure Soars 118.7%, Enugu Records 125.9% IGR Growth …Ebonyi Battles ₦43.32bn Contractor Arrears As States Struggle Despite FAAC Windfall Daud Olatunji State governments across Nigeria are facing mounting fiscal pressure as their combined debt stock climbed to ₦11.67tn in 2025, raising fresh concerns about their capacity to meet development obligations despite increased revenue inflows from the Federation Account. The alarming figures are contained in the 2026 State of States Report released by BudgIT, which assessed the 2025 fiscal…

Daud Olatunji Nigerian fashion designer, Adedayo Ilori, popularly known through his fashion brand, Dimeji Ilori, has attracted international attention after showcasing his latest collection, Ancestral Intelligence, at the 2026 edition of Africa Fashion Week London. Ilori, a beneficiary of the British Council’s Creative DNA accelerator programme, was among 10 emerging African designers selected to showcase their creations at the prestigious fashion event, providing an opportunity to expose their brands to international audiences and explore global market opportunities. His participation underscores the growing international recognition of Nigeria’s creative industry and the increasing role of structured mentorship and capacity-building initiatives in helping…

….Expenditure Soars 43.7% To ₦852.5bn As Revenue Declines …₦341.62bn Deficit Exposes Deepening Fiscal Challenges …Contractor, Pension Arrears, Other Liabilities Hit ₦176.17bn Daud Olatunji Ogun State has emerged among Nigeria’s poorly performing states in fiscal management, ranking 31st in overall fiscal performance despite generating ₦238.5bn internally, as its debt stock climbed to approximately ₦538.9bn, with a staggering fiscal deficit of ₦341.62bn. The latest BudgIT State of States Report 2026, which examined the fiscal records of Nigerian states for 2025, exposed the widening gap between Ogun’s revenue-generating capacity and its ability to manage public finances sustainably. The report further showed that the…

Daud Olatunji Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, has suspended lectures and other academic activities for two days following the tragic death of a 200-level student in a road accident. The university announced the suspension on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, saying the decision was taken to mourn the deceased student and demonstrate solidarity with the bereaved family and the university community. The deceased, whose identity was not disclosed, was a student in the Department of Business Administration. In a statement issued by the Deputy Registrar, Corporate Affairs Division, Wale Balogun, on behalf of the university management, the institution described…

Toyyibat Qasim Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has recounted how the late military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, ordered his arrest and imprisonment, revealing that he rejected an offer of political asylum from the United States despite warnings that returning to Nigeria could lead to his detention. Obasanjo also narrated how he was eventually arrested after returning to the country, detailing the circumstances surrounding his encounter with security operatives, the intervention of former United States President Jimmy Carter and his subsequent transfer to prison. The former president disclosed this in an interview with BBC News Pidgin on Tuesday, where he…

Ayomide Awe The Independent National Electoral Commission has explained why the names of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Chibuike Amaechi, remain on its portal as the African Democratic Congress presidential candidates for the 2027 general elections, despite a court ruling invalidating the process that produced them. The commission said it had yet to receive the Certified True Copy of the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja, stressing that it could not take official action based on reports circulating on social media. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Monday during a press briefing…

Daud Olatunji The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has launched efforts to recapture two inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Okene, Kogi State. The Service confirmed that the inmates fled the facility on Sunday, November 8, 2026, prompting a security response involving relevant law enforcement agencies. The NCoS Public Relations Officer, CSC Jane Osuji, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday. Osuji said the authorities had commenced coordinated efforts with other security agencies to track down and return the fleeing inmates to custody. She explained that the Controller-General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, had ordered…

The Senate has announced a N100 million donation to Nigeria’s Under-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat, Morocco. The donation, announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Tuesday, is aimed at rewarding the young footballers for making history and bringing honour to Nigeria and Africa. Akpabio disclosed the financial support while presiding over deliberations on a motion sponsored by Senator Abdul Ningi (ADC, Bauchi Central), seeking national recognition and appropriate rewards for the victorious team. Moving the motion, Ningi described the Flamingos’ achievement as historic,…