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The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against a retired Major General, a retired Naval Captain, a serving police inspector, and three others over their alleged involvement in a plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. The defendants—Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (rtd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (rtd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani—are scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, April 22, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja. Also listed in the charge, but said to be at…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has scheduled its presidential primary election for May 15 and 16, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2027 general elections. The timetable, released by the party via its official X handle and detailed in an official statement signed by its National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, outlines key activities. It includes the sale of forms, screening of aspirants, appeals, and primary elections across all elective positions. According to the schedule, the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms will run from April 25 to May 2, while the submission deadline is fixed for May…

A sudden move by the Lagos State Chief Judge, Justice Kazeem Alogba, to withdraw and potentially transfer a land dispute case without notifying the claimants or their lawyers has sparked controversy and raised concerns about whether justice will be served. The incident unfolded at the Ikeja High Court on Wednesday, April 15, during proceedings before Justice Akin Savage of the Lands Division. In an unusual development, the judge informed the court that the Chief Judge had requested the case file, offering no explanation for the action. The case, between Nasco Town Limited (claimant) and Mr. Abiodun Ariori, the Chief Michael…

Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, on Monday admitted nine exhibits against a former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, alongside his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe, and his son, Abubakar Abdulaziz Malami. The exhibits were tendered before the court by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its ongoing trial of the former AGF, his son, and wife. The anti-graft agency is prosecuting the defendants on an amended 16-count charge bordering on conspiracy, procuring, disguising, concealing, and laundering proceeds of unlawful activities to the tune of…

Some retirees of the Nigeria Police Force under the aegis of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF) have staged a protest at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to demand that President Bola Tinubu sign the Police Exit Bill passed by the National Assembly in December 2025. The bill seeks to withdraw the Nigeria Police Force from the Contributory Pension Scheme. The protesters, under the scorching sun, walked from the Three Arms Zone in Abuja through the street in front of the Police Headquarters. They carried placards with various inscriptions, in addition to the Nigerian flag and the flag…

The trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, resumed on Day 21 at the Southwark Crown Court, with her defence pointing to businessmen Benedict Peters and Kola Aluko as key figures behind several luxury assets the prosecution alleges belonged to her. At the centre of proceedings was a defence-prepared schedule of items, presented as a more accurate account than the prosecution’s list. It sought to distinguish between Alison-Madueke’s personal belongings and items allegedly acquired by associates or for third parties. Under examination, she admitted owning clothing, accessories, and personal effects but denied ownership of high-value assets, including expensive furniture…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged an Ikeja Special Offences Court to admit in evidence the extra-judicial statement of a co-defendant in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, insisting that the statement was made voluntarily and in compliance with the law. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, appearing for the EFCC, told the court that the statement by the second defendant, Henry Omoile, was obtained in substantial compliance with the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), stressing that it was made in…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says his track record in governance and infrastructure development proves he can address Nigeria’s challenges. Amaechi, who appeared on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme on Friday, described himself as a “Nigerian candidate,” emphasising that he is not driven by ethnic considerations but by a commitment to solving Nigeria’s problems. “I don’t care who else is running. I’m running because I’m a Nigerian candidate. Because I know the Nigerian problem. And I can solve the Nigerian problem,” he said. The African Democratic Congress chieftain highlighted his role in delivering key projects, including the Abuja–Kaduna…

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has fixed May 4, 2026, for ruling on the admissibility of an extra-judicial statement made by Henry Omoile, a co-defendant in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The court scheduled the ruling date after counsel to both the defence and the prosecution adopted their respective written addresses on the admissibility or otherwise of the statement of the second defendant during the trial-within-trial. Emefiele is standing trial on a 19-count charge bordering on alleged gratification, corrupt demands, and abuse of office linked to large-scale financial transactions. Omoile, his associate,…

Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued a warrant of arrest against a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, and the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali. The court issued the arrest warrant following their failure to appear for arraignment on charges linking them to an alleged fraud involving $1.3 million and ₦746.6 million. Mrs. Farouq, who served from 2019 to 2023, supervised key social intervention programmes, including the National Social Investment Programme. Justice Onwuegbuzie granted the order while ruling on an ex parte motion filed by…