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An Abuja High Court on Thursday granted the first defendant, Mike Ozekhome, permission to travel to the United Kingdom for medical treatment for six weeks. Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni, were arraigned on February 27 by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) on a 12-count charge bordering on forgery and impersonation arising from a disputed property ownership case in the United Kingdom. Ruling on Ozekhome’s application for the temporary release of his international passport, Justice Chizoba Oji ordered him to return the passport to the court on or before August 26. The judge had earlier been…

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), is set to defend Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who is facing criminal charges filed by the Federal Government over allegations of conspiracy, forgery, impersonation and the use of forged presidential documents. Adeyemi recently made headlines after accusing the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, of demanding bribes running into hundreds of millions of naira in connection with his alleged appointment to head a government agency. However, the Presidency has dismissed the allegations, insisting that Adeyemi was never appointed by President Bola Tinubu and that the agency he claimed to head does not exist. Sources familiar…

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced a temporary shutdown in observance of the country’s Independence Day celebration. CityNigeria reports that the diplomatic offices will remain closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, according to an official notice released by the US Mission in Nigeria on Thursday. This announcement was made through the mission’s official social media platforms, informing the public about the temporary closure of services at both locations. The statement read, “The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of US…

The man accused of forging government appointment letters and falsely parading himself as the Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and Presidential Economic Advisory Council, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, has denied the allegations against him, claiming the Presidency is attempting to silence him. Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES from an undisclosed location on Thursday, Adeyemi insisted he had done nothing wrong and described the government’s actions as a “defence mechanism.” “You know the government we have. They are just playing a defence mechanism to shut me up. My organisation was set up in 2024,” he said. Adeyemi declined to disclose…

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have announced a temporary shutdown in observance of the country’s Independence Day celebration. City Nigeria reports that the diplomatic offices will remain closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, according to an official notice released by the US Mission in Nigeria on Thursday. This announcement was made through the mission’s official social media platforms, informing the public about the temporary closure of services at both locations. The statement read, “The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance…

The World Bank has approved a fresh $1.25 billion loan for Nigeria under its Nigeria Actions for Investment and Jobs Acceleration programme. The global financial institution announced the approval on Wednesday alongside the launch of a new Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria spanning 2026 to 2032. According to the bank, the newly endorsed strategy aims to guide its support over the next six years, primarily focusing on creating higher-quality jobs at scale by unlocking private sector-led growth and transitioning the country toward a more inclusive economic model. The latest approval comes amid criticism after reports emerged that the Federal Government…

One of the excluded House of Representatives candidates for Idanre/Ifedore Federal Constituency in Ondo State, Razaq Obe, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the controversy over the revised list of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the state. Obe’s name was reportedly replaced with that of Festus Adefiranye despite his claim that he emerged through the party’s primary and appeal processes. Speaking in Akure, Obe questioned the legality of the alleged substitutions, saying candidates who emerged through due process had already been submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission. He said, “Whatever error that has been made by anyone,…

The OK Movement has said that the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, remains committed to delivering a new direction for Nigeria. The Movement said this on Tuesday in a post on its verified X handle. This came after the the meeting between the Vice-presidential candidate and the national leader of the party on Tuesday. “With both our presidential and vice-presidential candidates duly uploaded, the NDC remains united, focused, and fully committed to delivering a new direction for Nigeria. “The National Leader of the NDC, Seriake Dickson, today held a strategic meeting with our Vice Presidential Candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. “We are…

The Federal Government has set a target of generating N2.5 trillion in independent revenue in 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen fiscal discipline and improve public revenue generation. The acting Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Charles Abana, disclosed this on Tuesday during a meeting between the commission’s management and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the spokesman for the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chris Ugwuegbulam, Abana said the target followed the commission’s monitoring of…

Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make public the academic certificates and credentials submitted by candidates seeking elective office. Obi made the call while reflecting on questions contained in the INEC nomination form, particularly those relating to mental fitness and certificate authenticity. He said for openness in the electoral system, INEC should publish the certificates and credentials submitted by all aspirants. According to Obi, making such documents publicly available would help ensure that those seeking public office are held to higher standards of accountability and integrity. “Have…