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The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by former Senate President, David Mark, over the protracted leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress. A five-member panel of the court, led by Justice Lawal Garba, fixed judgment for a later date after parties in the suit adopted their briefs of argument. Mark, who is laying claim to the national chairmanship of the party, is challenging the judgment of the Court of Appeal which dismissed his earlier appeal in the dispute between his faction and that of Nafiu Bala. The appellant had also urged the apex…

Egbin Power Plc has been named Electricity Generation Company of the Year by Energy Times, in recognition of its operational efficiency and resilience in Nigeria’s troubled power sector. The award was presented at the Energy Times Awards held in Ikeja, Lagos, where key players across the energy value chain converged to honour excellence and innovation. In a statement made available to journalists, the company described the recognition as a reflection of consistent performance despite enduring structural challenges in the industry. Egbin Power, Nigeria’s largest privately-owned thermal power generation company, said it remains committed to delivering reliable electricity to the national…

Fawaz Adebisi The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Michael Adedotun Gbadebo, has called on radio stations, newspapers, and other media outlets to use their platforms responsibly, promoting unity, peace, and good governance rather than amplifying divisive voices or enabling corrupt leadership. Oba  Adedotun  made the remarks during a visit to Zents FM 90.9 FM in Obantoko, Abeokuta, Ogun State, where he commended the station’s management and staff for their commitment to community broadcasting. The station which was commissioned  in 2024 by the monarch was said to have made positive impacts in the last two years of its operations.…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of one of its staff members, Jessey A. Audu, who reportedly slumped and died while on his way to work in Gwagwalada Area Council. The tragic incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning at Gwahaon area near an Army checkpoint, has left colleagues and family members in shock. A staff of the union, Ibrahim Adamu, said the deceased left his home early in the day but suddenly collapsed and fell into a drainage along the roadside. According to him,…

Troops of the Nigerian military have uncovered a suspected drone launch site used by terrorists during a fighting patrol in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, in what signals a growing shift in insurgents’ tactics in the North-East. Security sources said the operation, conducted at about 6:30 a.m. on Monday, followed intelligence reports of unusual drone activity and bush burning allegedly carried out by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram (JAS) fighters operating around the Damboa axis. According to counter-insurgency analyst, Zagazola Makama, who monitors developments in the Lake Chad region, the troops moved…

The Federal Government has disclosed that it spends about $150 million annually on the procurement of vaccines, amid concerns over dwindling support from international donors. The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Muyiwa Aina, made this known on Tuesday during the agency’s first quarterly media briefing for 2026 held in Abuja. Aina said the funding, sourced from government allocations and development partners such as Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, covers vaccine procurement, outbreak response, logistics, and nationwide immunisation operations. He, however, warned that donor contributions were gradually declining, stressing the need for Nigeria to strengthen domestic…

… Chinese National identified As Index Case In Cross River … Govt Activates Surveillance, Urges Public Calm … WHO Raises Concern Over Lingering Global Risks Daud Olatunji Nigeria has recorded a new COVID-19 infection in Cross River State, marking the first confirmed resurgence of the virus in the state since 2022 and reviving public health concerns years after the global pandemic was largely brought under control. The Cross River State Ministry of Health confirmed that the index case involves a Chinese national who is currently receiving medical attention, while authorities have commenced contact tracing to prevent possible spread within the…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed an appeal filed by Julius Abure challenging the leadership of the Labour Party, affirming Senator Nenadi Usman as the party’s legitimate leader. The appellate court, in a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Oyejoju Oyewumi, upheld the earlier ruling of the Federal High Court, which recognised Usman as the National Chairman of the party and directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to accord her due recognition. The three-member panel held that the leadership dispute had already been conclusively determined by the Supreme Court, which on April 4, 2025, nullified the convention…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, in a minor reshuffle of the Federal Executive Council. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Yomi Odunuga, who cited an official memo signed by the SGF, George Akume. According to the memo, the President has appointed Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, while…

The crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress worsened on Tuesday as the planned national convention of a faction led by Nafiu Bala failed to hold, with the venue completely deserted. The convention, scheduled to take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, recorded no presence of delegates, party officials or organisers as of the stipulated time, raising fresh concerns over the deepening leadership rift within the party. Observations at the venue showed a total absence of activity, with critical sections of the stadium complex, including the velodrome, firmly locked. There were no signs of logistical arrangements or preparations typically…