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Sadiya deserves empathy, not persecution

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

By Emeka Onuoha In every democracy governed by the rule of law, public officials who leave office must be held accountable for their actions. Accountability is essential to good governance and public trust. However, there is a thin line between legitimate prosecution and what can easily be perceived as persecution,...

Keyamo Orders Probe Into Asaba Private Jet Incident As NCAA Grounds Operator

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

Aviation minister Keyamo orders full investigation into unauthorised private aircraft departure from Asaba as NCAA grounds plane, suspends operator permit. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), on Wednesday pledged a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding a private aircraft that departed an improvised landing site near Asaba without obtaining regulatory...

Akpabio Warns APC Over Delayed Candidate List, Says Lawmakers Are ‘Panicking’ Ahead Of 2027 Polls

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges APC leadership to release candidate list, says lawmakers are anxious as party prepares for 2027 elections. President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, said All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmakers in the National Assembly were beginning to panic over the delayed release of the list of successful...

Yilwatda: Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Returned Nigeria To Stronger Growth Paths

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

APC National Chairman Yilwatda says Tinubu’s policies have strengthened Nigeria’s economy, while APC leaders highlight progress and dismiss opposition narratives. National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, says the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu have returned the country to a stronger growth trajectory. Yilwatda stated this...

Seriake Dickson Blames Electoral Act Direct Primary Rule For NDC Disputes, Internal Tensions

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

Dickson says compulsory direct primaries under Electoral Act overstretch parties, fuel disputes, but NDC remains stable and is resolving issues. The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has attributed the disputes and controversies that trailed the party’s recent primaries to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill,...

Dangote Net Worth Hits $36.5bn

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

Dangote’s wealth rises to $36.5bn as Bloomberg ranks him 61st richest globally. Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has added about $6.5 billion to his personal fortune since the beginning of 2026, pushing his net worth to approximately $36.5 billion and reinforcing his position as the continent’s wealthiest individual.According to data...

BREAKING: Joint DSS-Army Team Foil Planned Attacks, Kidnap By ESN In Southeast

NewsDeskNgJun 11, 2026June 11, 20260

*Recover high-calibre arms cache, ammunition The Department of State Services (DSS), backed by troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, on Wednesday foiled plans by members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) to attack several security checkpoints, kidnap women, students and children across the Southeast states. A...

FG, EU Move To Tackle Rising School Violence

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Federal Government and EU partners launch training in Abuja to strengthen prosecution of school-related violence as abuse cases in schools rise nationwide. Schools across Nigeria, once regarded as safe spaces for learning and personal development, are increasingly becoming environments where children face abuse, exploitation and violence, prompting fresh intervention by...

Timi Frank Warns Judges Over ADC Suit, Says Democracy Must Not Be Truncated

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

Timi Frank urges Nigerian judges to resist political pressure in ADC-related case, warning that biased rulings could undermine democracy ahead of elections. A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, is cautioning judicial officers against delivering judgments that could undermine Nigeria’s democratic process, warning...

EFCC: Some Governorship Aspirants Spent N30bn On Primaries

NewsDeskNgJun 10, 2026June 10, 20260

EFCC says governorship aspirants spent up to N30bn on primaries, warning it drives corruption and weakens governance. The Executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede Wednesday revealed that, some governorship aspirants in Nigeria spend between N20 billion and N30 billion to secure electoral victory...