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David Umahi, Minister of Works, has made fresh revelations about Mary Habila, the nurse who died at the residence. Habila, an employee of the David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital in Ebonyi, died at the residence of the Minister in Uburu, Ebonyi State, on June 27. Her death has sparked a nationwide outrage, with many calling for an independent probe. Speaking at a press briefing on Thursday, Umahi said the deceased was like a daughter to him. Umahi said Habila had worked closely with him for about three years and was like a daughter to him and his family. The…

The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of attempting to interfere in the ongoing Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) election, alleging that the move is a rehearsal for manipulating the 2027 general elections. This online medium reports that the claim was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Atiku Media Office. The opposition camp claimed that the Tinubu administration had extended what it described as its “state-sponsored toxic politics of coronation” to the NBA election. According to the statement, the same strategy is being deployed ahead of the 2027 polls by weakening opposition…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is weighing plans to conduct a mock presidential election and carry out a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The proposal was disclosed by the Chairman of the commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), during a meeting with the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr. Richard Montgomery, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. According to the INEC chairman, the planned exercises are aimed at strengthening the credibility of future elections and addressing concerns raised after the 2023 general election, particularly regarding the performance…

An amendment sponsored by United States Congressman Gregory Steube to withhold all US assistance to Nigeria until the country meets specific conditions to tackle violence has been adopted by the House of Representatives. The amendment, approved by a voice vote on Wednesday, was added to the fiscal 2027 State Department spending bill, which the House later passed 217-209 largely along party lines. Announcing the vote on X, Steube wrote, “My amendment to withhold 100% of U.S. aid to Nigeria until its government stops the slaughter of Christians has passed. “American taxpayers should never bankroll governments that turn a blind eye…

… Spotlight financial inclusion, others as sectors poised for exponential growth Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has hosted another impactful edition of its quarterly UBA Business Series, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and business leaders to explore how customer insights and technology is shaping Africa’s next generation of high-growth businesses. Held at the Bank’s corporate headquarters in Lagos under the theme, “Building for Africa’s Realities: Turning Consumer Feedback into Technology-Driven Solutions,” the event examined how African entrepreneurs are leveraging data, consumer behaviour and innovation to build scalable businesses tailored to the continent’s unique realities.…

President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, has instituted a legal action against the purported Director General of the Presidential Foreign Promotion Council, Adeniyi Adeyemi. Gbajabiamila sued Adeyemi for alleged defamation. In the suit filed before a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, high court, Gbajabiamila is seeking N10 billion as general damages, N5 billion for aggravated damages, N200 million as the cost of the action, and an order compelling Adeyemi to publish a full retraction and apology in five national newspapers. More to follow…

A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of properties belonging to businesswoman and Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd founder, Aisha Achimugu, to the Federal Government The order was issued on Thursday by Justice Jude Onwugbuzie after granting an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Court orders final forfeiture of Achimugu’s properties The assets forfeited include jewellery valued at N4.645 billion, 11 vehicles worth N4.293 billion, $50,000 in cash and N30 million. The EFCC told the court that the properties were linked to Achimugu and sought a final…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has restored the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s revised timetable and guidelines for the 2027 general elections, clearing the way for the electoral process to continue as planned. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the unanimous judgment was delivered by a three-member panel on Thursday. The appellate court set aside the May 20 decision of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which had invalidated parts of INEC’s timetable for party primaries, candidate nominations and other pre-election activities. It held that the trial court failed to follow binding judicial precedents and ruled that INEC’s revised timetable is subsidiary…

Mr. Tanko Habila Wisdom, father of late Miss Mary Habila, has rejected plans for an autopsy on his daughter’s remains and withdrawn from further investigation into her death. In an Affidavit of Withdrawal filed before the High Court of Justice, Ebonyi State, Mr. Habila, of Sabon Gari Noh, Jaba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, said the family wants the body released for burial without further medical procedures. The deceased, Miss Habila, a staff member of David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, died on June 27, 2026, in Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. According to the…

Africa’s biggest reality television show, Big Brother Naija, returns for its highly anticipated Season 11 on Sunday, 26 July 2026 on DStv and GOtv. The launch show will air from 7pm on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family channels with the 24-hour show on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 49. BBNaija fans can also watch the show live via DStv and GOtv Stream. This season’s winner will walk away with a record ₦160 million grand prize, which includes a cash sum of ₦100 million and a brand-new SUV. The prize is the highest in the show’s history, raising…