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By: Bashorun Oladapo Sofowora To dazzle in the Nigerian public service sector, you need more than just doing the extraordinary, you must do what no one has ever done. For Dr. Zacch Adelabu Adedeji, the Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), possessing the heart of Hercules, the fearlessness of Achilles, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of Macaulay, and the hide of a rhinoceros is what made him stand out to become the poster boy of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Give it to him: highly witty, cerebral, and dutiful. Zacch didn’t earn his current position by…

A South African court has sentenced radical left-wing opposition leader Julius Malema to five years in prison over the firing of an assault rifle at a political rally eight years ago. Hundreds of supporters dressed in red and loyal to his Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party gathered outside the court ahead of the ruling in the politically sensitive case. Magistrate Twanet Olivier ruled that Malema deliberately breached firearm laws when he discharged a weapon into the air during an EFF celebration in 2018. The judgment has drawn significant public attention due to Malema’s high-profile political status and the size of the crowd…

Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State, Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, Tajudeen Olusi, has ignited fresh political conversations after making remarks seen as indicative of a possible successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The development comes amid growing speculation surrounding the Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, as a potential consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the party’s anticipated primary process. Olusi, a key ally of President Bola Tinubu, made the remarks on Wednesday during the General Assembly of Indigenous Associations in Lagos State, organised by the IBILE Eko Summit Foundation at the MUSON Centre…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has given approval for a fresh legal action seeking to compel the police to reopen the investigation into the death of popular singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, widely known as Mohbad. CityNews reports that the decision was made on Wednesday after an application was filed by a civil society group, the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation. The group approached the court through its lawyer, asking for permission to seek an order that would force the police authorities to carry out a proper and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s death. The ruling was…

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed that the 2027 presidential election will be his final attempt at the presidency. Atiku made the disclosure during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. “The 2027 election will be my last outing,” he said. The former presidential candidate, who has contested for the office since 1992, said Nigeria faces a leadership challenge, adding that he represents both experience and vision for the country’s future. When asked why should Nigerians take the risk of choosing him after so many previous attempts, considering his age, the ex-Vice President said Nigeria…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Nentawe Yilwatda has dismissed speculation that the party is considering automatic tickets for National Assembly members ahead of future elections. He made this clarification during a media chat in Abuja. “There is no automatic ticket in our constitution. The party cannot promise an automatic ticket,” the APC chairman said. He stressed that both the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act clearly define how candidates must emerge. “There’s no automatic ticket in our constitution. The constitution of the party does not provide for automatic tickets, and the party cannot wishfully promise automatic…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, has stated that the Minister of the Federal Capital territory, (FCT) Nyesom Wike is free to join the party. Yilwatda made the remarks during a media chat on Wednesday night. He stated that the party does not compel individuals to join its fold, stressing that membership is voluntary. If he wants to join the APC, he is free to do so. We don’t compel people to join APC. People willingly join APC,” he said. He further dismissed claims that political appointments under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are tied to…

Retired senior officers of four paramilitary agencies have commended President Bola Tinubu for approving a lifetime salary structure for personnel of the services. The retired heads of agencies, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Wednesday in Abuja. The senior officers were from the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Fire Service and the Nigerian Correctional Service. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that President Tinubu, had approved a lifetime salary structure for retired paramilitary agencies’ Controller/Commandant/Comptroller Generals, CGs, and Deputy CGs. The NIS retired Comptroller -General, Chukwura Udeh,…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his willingness to step aside for Peter Obi if the ex-Anambra governor emerges the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in 2027. During an interview on Arise News on Wednesday evening, Atiku was asked directly whether he would step aside if Obi wins the ADC presidential primary. Atiku and Peter Obi are regarded as the front runners for ADC’s presidential ticket. Others, such as Rabiu Kwankwaso and Rotimi Amaechi, are also believed to be in the running for the ADC ticket. Asked if he would step down for Obi, if the…

The Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation has directed the Nigeria Police Force to make sure actress Doris Ogala receives court charges and appears before the Federal High Court in Lagos. CityNews  reports that the DPP asked the Assistant Inspector General of Police at Zone 2 Headquarters in Onikan, Lagos, to ensure that the actress is brought to court for a case marked FHC/L/220C/2026. The case involves Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation International Foundation, previously known as Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry. The matter is before Justice Akintayo Aluko and was fixed for arraignment on April 14, 2026. Records…