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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has filed a counter-affidavit in opposition to a fresh bail application filed by the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, in the ongoing case before the Kaduna State High Court. At the resumed hearing of the matter on Tuesday, counsel to the defendant, Mr. Ubong Akpang, informed the court of a pending bail application, emphasising that it concerns the defendant’s liberty. He further stated that all necessary processes had been duly filed and served, expressing readiness to proceed with the hearing. However, counsel to the ICPC, Mr. Ibrahim…

A fresh twist has emerged in the legal dispute over the status of the African Democratic Congress, as the Independent National Electoral Commission has opposed efforts seeking the party’s deregistration. Court documents obtained by this correspondent show that INEC, in its filing before the court, rejected the application, insisting that it failed to meet constitutional and legal requirements for deregistering a political party. The commission argued that the power to deregister political parties is strictly regulated by law and cannot be exercised arbitrarily or under political influence. INEC stated that none of the constitutionally recognised grounds for deregistration, such as…

Zenith Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Engr. Mustafa Bello as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, has been approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and ratified by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on May 5, 2026. Engr. Bello’s appointment represents a strategic step to ensure the continuity, stability, and sustained effectiveness of the Board, while reinforcing the high standards of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic oversight for which Zenith Bank is widely respected. He joined the Board of Zenith Bank Plc on 29 December 2017 and…

Several female members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lautech, Ogbomoso have publicly accused a pastor identified as Pastor Tayo Sobowale of alleged s+xual a§sault during a church gathering. The allegation reportedly came to light when one of the women addressed the congregation, narrating her experience in detail and claiming the incident occurred after she was invited to the pastor’s residence. https://twitter.com/i/status/2051602569668010131 Details later….

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has signed the nomination form of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, backing his 2027 re-election bid. In a statement by his media aide, Francis Nwaze, Umahi said the move reflects a commitment to consolidating the administration’s achievements. He highlighted ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects as central to economic growth. Umahi said the government has laid a strong foundation for further development and that Tinubu is well positioned to complete key initiatives. He also urged Nigerians to support consistent leadership to achieve long-term national goals. Earlier, lawmaker James Faleke obtained the APC expression…

Buba Galadima, a Nigerian politician and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has affirmed that the party has zoned its presidential candidature to the South. Galadima said this during an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, May 5. This disclosure by the top politician and former chieftain of the defunct All Nigeria People’s Party (ANPP) comes barely two days after Peter Obi, a 2023 Labour Party candidate and Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor joined the NDC. According to Galadima, the NDC, in preparation for the forthcoming polls, has perfected plans to submit its register to the Independent…

Zenith Bank Plc has announced its unaudited results for the first quarter ended 31st March 2026, with a 6% growth in Gross Earnings, from N950 billion reported in Q1 2025 to N1.01 trillion in Q1 2026. This is despite the challenging operating environment and tightening monetary policy stance. From the unaudited statement of account submitted to the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, 30th April 2026, this growth was driven by increase in interest income and non-interest income. The increase in interest income was primarily due to the expansion of the Bank’s risk asset portfolio, supported by disciplined, risk adjusted pricing.…

A stalwart of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Buba Galadima, has appealed to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to join the party to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Galadima made the appeal on Monday in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, monitored by this online medium. The appeal came a day after former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso, joined the NDC. The political heavyweights defected to the NDC from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, citing court cases and internal divisions. Speaking on the programme, Galadima said,…

Aminu Gwarzo, the former Deputy Governor, officially tendered his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This development was made public through a formal letter dated May 1, 2026, which Gwarzo submitted to the party’s leadership at the local government level. In the correspondence addressed specifically to the Chairman of the ADC in Gwarzo Local Government Area, the former number two citizen of the state made it clear that his departure was effective immediately. Gwarzo’s decision to leave the party appears to be a calculated move influenced by the shifting tides of Nigerian politics. He pointed to the need for…

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has criticised former presidential candidate Peter Obi, alleging that he showed little interest in the party’s manifesto prior to his recent political move. Abdullahi made the remarks on Monday during a Prime Time interview on Arise Television. He was reacting to developments surrounding Obi’s defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), amid ongoing political realignments ahead of future elections. He said the ADC had invested considerable time in developing its policy direction but claimed Obi did not engage with the process during his association with the party. “We…