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Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the refusal of the Federal High Court to review bail conditions imposed on former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, describing the conditions as practically impossible to satisfy and warning that the development represents a dangerous pattern of weaponising legal processes against political opponents.Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, stated that the situation raises troubling questions about constitutional liberties and the administration of justice in Nigeria.The former vice president argued that while courts possess discretionary authority to impose bail conditions, such discretion must be exercised judicially and judic...

A vehicle reportedly caught fire on Tuesday at Olowora Junction in Lagos, causing concern among residents and motorists in the area. Eyewitnesses said the car was parked when flames suddenly erupted, drawing the attention of passersby and nearby traders. Efforts were reportedly made to contain the fire while emergency responders were alerted. The cause of the incident was not immediately known at the time of filing this report. However, the development has renewed calls for motorists to regularly inspect their vehicles and ensure they are roadworthy before setting out on any journey. Residents also urged vehicle owners to keep functional fire extinguishers in their cars, noting that quick access to such safety equipment can help prevent minor incidents from escalating into major e...

Former Kano State Governor and NDC vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has threatened legal action against Elijah Ayodele over comments he described as defamatory. Through his lawyers, Kwankwaso demanded a public retraction and apology, accusing the cleric of making false claims that questioned his loyalty to NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and alleged that he was financially induced to accept the vice-presidential slot. The legal team argued that the remarks were malicious, unsubstantiated and damaging to Kwankwaso’s reputation and political integrity. They gave Ayodele 24 hours to issue a public apology and withdraw the statements across all platforms where they were published. The lawyers also requested a written commitment from the cleric to refrain from making ...

The Federal Government has backed the United States' decision to sanction Nigerian businessman Mukthar Muhammad Adamu and two Bureau De Change firms over alleged links to terrorism financing. According to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU), the move strengthens ongoing efforts to dismantle financial networks supporting terrorist groups within and beyond Nigeria. Authorities noted that the affected individuals and companies had already been added to Nigeria’s sanctions list on June 18, 2026, following extensive investigations and intelligence gathering. The Nigeria Sanctions Committee said the suspects are believed to have provided financial support to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and related terrorist organisations. It added that the US sanctions would ...

A woman has allegedly poured boiling water on her son in Delta State.  The incident happened at Agbarho community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, disclosed this in a Facebook post on Wednesday, June 24. According to Joe, when asked the reason behind her action, the woman said the boy is too stubborn. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ-HcuhtXhi/?igsh=dGtyZHV6YTE4ejI2

A 42-year-old Nigerian national, Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, has been sentenced to five years in prison in the United States for his scheme to steal some $3.5 million from eight different victims via an online romance scam.  Nwadialo, the chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at an airport in Texas upon his arrival in the U.S in 2024.  The politician was elected chairperson on 28 September, 2024. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd announced this in a statement issued by the United States Department of Justice on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Nwadialo was sentenced on Monday in U.S. District Court in Tacoma, Washington. He was indicted in December 2023 for 14 counts of wire fr...

The University of Ilorin has introduced its youngest professor, identifying Lukman Abdulrauf as a leading scholar whose work focuses on the intersection of law, technology and governance. “Lukman Abdulrauf is a Professor in the Department of Public Law, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, where his teaching and research focus on the intersection of law, technology, and governance,” this was detailed in a Tuesday release obtained on the varsity’s website. The institution said that “his core areas of specialisation include data privacy, AI governance, digital constitutionalism, and selected aspects of comparative constitutional law, with a particular emphasis on African legal systems.” Highlighting his academic affiliations, the university stated that Abdulrauf “is an Honorary Research F...

Nuclear weapons are the “only” bulwark preventing the world from slipping into a global war, the Kremlin said Wednesday amid fears of a fresh multi-country arms race.The last nuclear arms control treaty between Russia and the United States, New START, expired in February, releasing restrictions on the world’s two largest nuclear powers.There have been no signs so far of either side moving to renew or replace the accord, even though both parties agreed to reestablish high-level military talks.Speaking at a foreign policy forum in Moscow, the Kremlin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that the global security system was “eroding.” “In fact, we have nothing left in this world apart from nuclear deterrence. It’s the only thing that protects the world from a global war,” he said.“As technology is d...

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have discovered a fortified, industrial-scale clandestine methamphetamine laboratory operated by a Nigerian-Mexican cartel deep within the forest of Tapa Village, Ibarapa North Local Government Area, Oyo State. The discovery comes barely four weeks after the Agency dismantled a similar massive meth laboratory in a forest in Ijebu East, Ogun State, signaling a desperate attempt by drug barons to turn the Southwest axis into a synthetic drug manufacturing hub. Speaking on the development, NDLEA chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) commended the gallantry, dedication, and clinical professionalism of the officers involved in the operation.  “On Wednesday, 17th June 2026, tactical operatives of the NDLEA stor...

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 30 for ruling on a bail application filed by activist and presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. The Department of State Services is prosecuting Sowore over alleged criminal defamation arising from claims that he referred to President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal” in posts made on his official X and Facebook accounts. The court had, on June 16, revoked Sowore’s bail and issued a bench warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear in court for his trial on allegations bordering on cybercrime and criminal defamation. However, Sowore appeared in court on Monday, June 22, and was then remanded in Kuje prison by the presiding judge. At the resumed hearing this morning, Sowore's counsel, R.O Adaloke moved f...