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The arrest has since sparked outrage, with his legal team alleging that the police not only refused to enforce valid court orders for months but have now turned against the beneficiary of those judgments. The legal battle over the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has taken a dramatic turn, with lawyers to the court-recognised president, Comrade Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa, accusing the Nigeria Police Force of “executive lawlessness” following his arrest in Abuja. Baruwa was arrested on Monday by operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command alongside several of his supporters when he…

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has warned against detaining individuals solely on the basis of their political beliefs or affiliations. He made the statement via his official Facebook page on Monday while reacting to the recent arrest of former Attorney General Abubakar Malami and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, among others. He said such actions pose a serious threat to democratic principles. The warning followed his return from Umrah (lesser Hajj) in Saudi Arabia, after which he led a delegation on a solidarity visit to…

Tajudeen Baruwa on Monday, assumed control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) national secretariat in Abuja, removing Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. This follows several court rulings that reshaped the union’s power structure. Speaking to journalists at the secretariat after reclaiming control on Monday, Baruwa, flanked by supporters from across the country, said his actions were backed by two court judgments delivered in his favour. Following the victory, he said the union formally notified the Nigerian Police, attaching copies of the court judgments to facilitate the recovery of its secretariat. However, he noted that the…

Nigerian entrepreneur and socialite, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has said his growing involvement in politics is not driven by personal ambition or gain. Obi Cubana, who supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, stated that his engagement in political discourse is motivated by a desire to promote inclusive governance and meaningful participation in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday, he explained that his role is aimed at bridging the gap between government and citizens, particularly among young people and across different regions of the country. “I have built my career as a private citizen through hard work, entrepreneurship, and strategic…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday stormed a house belonging to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in Abuja, forcing those present to leave. Sources said the incident occurred shortly after former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar visited the Maitama residence. He reportedly spent about an hour there before leaving. An aide to Atiku confirmed the visit, while another witness said DSS officers had already surrounded the house during the meeting but only moved in after Atiku left, People’s Gazette reported. The situation comes at a time when there is growing pressure on opposition figures like Malami to join the…

Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to arraign former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai before a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Tuesday, March 31. According to a statement by ICPC spokesperson John Okor Odey, the charges filed on March 18 include alleged conversion and possession of public property, as well as money laundering. El-Rufai is expected to be arraigned alongside Joel Adoga. The commission also disclosed that a separate case has been filed at a Kaduna State High Court, involving allegations of abuse of office, fraud, and intent to commit fraud to…

FirstBank’s MREIF mortgage loan product is an opportunity waiting for Nigerians to grab, as FirstBank, Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) partner to bridge housing deficit and empower citizens with credit to own their own homes of choice in any 36 states of the federation including Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This laudable initiative considers the importance of shelter to Nigerian citizens especially low and middle income earners that have to save for years before they can build for themselves. It aims at delivering homes to those who would apply without stress, putting smiles on the faces of Nigerians now, and during…

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE WE WILL NOT ALLOW INSECURITY TO OVERSHADOW OUR EFFORTS AT HELPING THE VULNERABLE, PRESIDENT TINUBU SAYS President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos, said his administration will intensify efforts to tackle the challenges of insecurity across various parts of the country, assuring that the safety and well-being of citizens featured at the meetings held in the United Kingdom. President Tinubu, who hosted the Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 governors at his Lagos home for the Eid el-Fitr, said that he had followed up on support for modern security interventions with French President Emmanuel Macron. “Your presence…

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, is facing severe internal crisis just days before its National Convention at Eagle Square, as some aspirants allege a “tactical approach” to exclude them from the race through the denial of nomination forms. While the party leadership insists on a state of readiness for the March 26 and 27 ballot, the surfacing of “anointed” candidates and the “hoarding” of expression of interest documents suggest a house divided against itself. Director General of the APC States Assembly Forum, ASAF, and an aspirant for the Zonal Vice Chairman (South-South), Ambassador Dagogo Fubara, has petitioned the National…

Indications have emerged that ITB Nigeria, a construction firm owned by a Lebanese-Nigerian businessman and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s longtime associate, Gilbert Chagoury, will execute the renovation contract of Lagos Tin Can and Apapa Ports. Tinubu had, in January, conferred the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), Nigeria’s second highest honour, on Chagoury “because of his contributions to the country.” Last week, Nigeria and the United Kingdom during a meeting between Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Tinubu at Downing Street in London, sealed a £746 million export finance deal to support the refurbishment of the two…