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Tension flared at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday as a group of youths staged a protest demanding the release of detained blogger, Justice Crack.The situation escalated when operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) attempted to escort the influencer out of the courtroom after his arraignment. In response, protesters formed a human barrier, blocking the officials while chanting “Free Justice Crack” and condemning his continued detention as unjust.The demonstrators also called for the presence of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, insisting on their right to protest.“We want to see the minister! Call the minister! Protest is a fundamental human right!” they shouted.Some protesters urged residents in Abuja to join them at th...

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chille Igbawua, has dismissed claims that the party is being positioned as a special vehicle for former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 general elections.Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Igbawua insisted that no individual within the party, including Atiku, has been given preferential treatment.His remarks come in response to recent political shifts, particularly the defection of former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC).According to Igbawua, the ADC remains committed to a transparent and open process in determining its presidential candidate. He stressed that internal decisions are not skewed in favour of any aspirant and tha...

The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has postponed its planned state congress, originally scheduled for the election of party executives.The announcement was made in a statement issued by the party’s Director-General of Social Media in Kano, Adam Said Adam.According to the statement, the decision was prompted by the recent influx of high-profile political figures joining the party. The State Chairman, Hon. Husaini Isah Mai Riga, explained that the development necessitated broader consultations and improved preparations ahead of the congress.Mai Riga noted that the party requires additional time to properly integrate the new members and ensure that the exercise is conducted in a transparent, inclusive, and orderly manner. He emphasized that proceeding ...

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has confirmed that two of its employees were abducted in the Ogun region.In a statement released on Monday, the company disclosed that the incident occurred on April 29, 2026, expressing deep concern over the situation.IBEDC said its thoughts are with the affected staff and their families, adding that it is working closely with security agencies to secure their safe release. The company also noted that it is maintaining contact with the victims’ families and providing necessary support.Due to the sensitive nature of the case and ongoing rescue efforts, IBEDC stated that it would not release further details for now, urging the public to remain patient as efforts continue to ensure the safety of those involved.

The United States has resumed visa processing for Nigerian and other foreign doctors.They have now make a u-turn on a policy that had frozen applications under its travel ban system, according to The New York Times.The report said the earlier policy, introduced in January, halted decisions on visa extensions, work permits and green cards for citizens of about 39 countries, leaving many foreign-trained physicians unable to work.However, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated its guidelines to exempt medical doctors from the restriction, allowing their applications to proceed.A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed the development to the NYT, stating that “applications associated with medical physicians will continue processing.”T...