The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said a lack of coordination had slowed the delivery of reliable electricity supply to Nigerians. The Minister made this disclosure on Monday at the announcement of the Off-Grid Stakeholder Coordination in Abuja. According to the Minister, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Adelabu, the fragmentation of the […]
Nigeria’s Power Sector: Lack of coordination slows reliable electricity supply – Tegbe
]]>The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said a lack of coordination had slowed the delivery of reliable electricity supply to Nigerians.
The Minister made this disclosure on Monday at the announcement of the Off-Grid Stakeholder Coordination in Abuja.
According to the Minister, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Adelabu, the fragmentation of the country’s power sector is a major hindrance to rapid electrification.
“Fragmentation is the quiet tax every under-coordinated sector pays: in duplicated effort, missed investment opportunities, and slower delivery of power to the Nigerians who need it most,” he said.
On his part, the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, highlighted the need for a centralised platform to help the industry identify existing projects and allocate resources efficiently.
“As Nigeria’s off-grid energy sector continues to expand in scale, investment, and institutional participation, there is an increasing need to establish an Off-Grid Sector Coordination Secretariat that will provide a structured platform for alignment across government institutions, development partners, private-sector operators, and other stakeholders,” he stated.
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, said a lack of coordination had slowed the delivery of reliable electricity supply to Nigerians.
The Minister made this disclosure on Monday at the announcement of the Off-Grid Stakeholder Coordination in Abuja.
According to the Minister, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Adelabu, the fragmentation of the country’s power sector is a major hindrance to rapid electrification.
“Fragmentation is the quiet tax every under-coordinated sector pays: in duplicated effort, missed investment opportunities, and slower delivery of power to the Nigerians who need it most,” he said.
On his part, the Managing Director of the Rural Electrification Agency, Abba Aliyu, highlighted the need for a centralised platform to help the industry identify existing projects and allocate resources efficiently.
“As Nigeria’s off-grid energy sector continues to expand in scale, investment, and institutional participation, there is an increasing need to establish an Off-Grid Sector Coordination Secretariat that will provide a structured platform for alignment across government institutions, development partners, private-sector operators, and other stakeholders,” he stated.
Nigeria’s Power Sector: Lack of coordination slows reliable electricity supply – Tegbe
]]>The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said the Obi/Kwankwaso movement will not provide money to party agents for the purpose of inducing voters during the 2027 polls. Obi made this declaration on Monday while fielding questions at a town hall meeting in Sokoto. The former Anambra State governor said the […]
]]>The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said the Obi/Kwankwaso movement will not provide money to party agents for the purpose of inducing voters during the 2027 polls.
Obi made this declaration on Monday while fielding questions at a town hall meeting in Sokoto.
The former Anambra State governor said the practice of giving money to voters on election day is vote-buying, stressing that it was among the factors contributing to the persistence of poverty in the country.
“We are not ready to give money to party agents to entice voters. That is vote-buying, and it is part of the reason why poverty continues to rise in the country,” Obi said.
The presidential hopeful assured that adequate security arrangements would be made to protect voters and ensure that votes were properly counted and recorded.
Obi was accompanied by his running mate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso.
The United States has moved against people responsible for, or complicit in, impeding the resolution of international parental child abduction cases, as well as their family members. The action targets individuals who intentionally obstruct the prompt resolution of such litigation by prolonging family separations and blocking the return of children to the U.S. Secretary of […]
US targets foreign officials prolonging parental child abduction cases
]]>The United States has moved against people responsible for, or complicit in, impeding the resolution of international parental child abduction cases, as well as their family members.
The action targets individuals who intentionally obstruct the prompt resolution of such litigation by prolonging family separations and blocking the return of children to the U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a statement on Monday, announced a visa ban on culpable foreign government officials, judges, judicial administrators, and law enforcement officials.
It also affects those who intentionally fail to implement or comply with laws, policies, or court orders to resolve child cases and return them to their country of habitual residence.
“This policy gives the Department a new accountability tool to press non-compliant countries to meet their obligations,” the top diplomat noted.
Rubio said that protecting American children abducted across international borders and reuniting them with their parents remains a top priority for the Trump administration.
Parental child abduction is a felony offense under state laws across all 50 U.S. states, and a federal crime under the International Parental Kidnapping Crime Act when a child is illegally taken abroad.
The global community also tackles the issue under the framework of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction, which was ratified in the U.S. in July 1988.
Adopted by 103 contracting parties (countries and territories), the treaty requires the immediate return of children who have been wrongfully removed from, or retained outside of, their country.
US targets foreign officials prolonging parental child abduction cases
]]>The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday, said he was playing the role of a father without favouritism to all politicians vying for elective offices in 2027. Abubakar disclosed this while receiving the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and […]
2027: ‘I’m playing fatherly role’ – Sultan of Sokoto speaks on receiving Peter Obi, APC PCC
]]>The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday, said he was playing the role of a father without favouritism to all politicians vying for elective offices in 2027.
Abubakar disclosed this while receiving the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, at his palace in Sokoto.
The NDC flag bearer and his running mate were accompanied to the Sultan’s palace by the party’s Sokoto State governorship candidate, Dr Shamsu Haido, among other party faithful.
The visit, which formed part of the delegation’s political engagements and consultations with traditional and community leaders, came two weeks after the 2027 All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, led by the council’s Director-General, Senator Abdul-Aziz Abubakar Yari, visited the monarch.
The APC PCC visited the Sultan on Monday, September 14, 2026, alongside the Governor of Sokoto State, Ahmed Aliyu, his counterparts from Kebbi and Zamfara states, among other members.
However, a statement signed by Prince Bashir Adefaka on behalf of the Media Team of the Sultan of Sokoto quoted the monarch as saying:
“In continuation of his commitment to providing himself as a father figure to all Nigerians aspiring to political offices in 2027 without favouritism, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday, September 28, 2026, received the presidential candidate and vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, respectively, in his palace in Sokoto City, Sokoto State.”
2027: ‘I’m playing fatherly role’ – Sultan of Sokoto speaks on receiving Peter Obi, APC PCC
]]>The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday warned politicians against the use of insults and inflammatory remarks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abubakar warned that such conduct could heighten tensions and potentially lead to violence. He spoke while receiving the Nigeria Democratic Congress, […]
2027: Don’t insult, use inflammatory remarks to cause tension – Sultan of Sokoto to politicians
]]>The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, on Monday warned politicians against the use of insults and inflammatory remarks ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Abubakar warned that such conduct could heighten tensions and potentially lead to violence.
He spoke while receiving the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso in his palace.
Obi and Kwankwaso were accompanied to the Sultan’s palace by the party’s Sokoto State governorship candidate, Shamsu Haido among other party faithful.
A statement signed by the head of the Sultan’s Media Team, Prince Bashir Adefaka, said the monarch stressed that political activities should not become a means of dividing Nigerians or creating hatred, hostility and unnecessary tension among citizens.
The statement reads: “His Eminence, particularly, cautioned politicians and their supporters across parties against the use of abusive language, insults and inflammatory statements, warning that such conduct could heighten tensions and potentially lead to violence within communities.
“Politicians have the constitutional and democratic right to present their manifestos, programmes and ideas to the electorate and seek the support of the people.”
Abubakar, however, urged them to exercise that right with decorum and within the provisions of the law, while respecting other candidates, political parties and Nigerians who may hold different political opinions.
The Sultan emphasized the need for political actors to place the interests of Nigeria and the peace of the country above their individual political differences.
He noted that political positions are temporary, whereas the unity, peace and stability of the country remain essential to its continued development.
The Sultan also charged political leaders, particularly those seeking elective public offices, to lead by example and demonstrate the kind of conduct they expect from their supporters.
He urged them to ensure that political campaigns and engagements do not degenerate into personal attacks, hostility or actions capable of creating divisions among communities and citizens.
2027: Don’t insult, use inflammatory remarks to cause tension – Sultan of Sokoto to politicians
]]>The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that some of its candidates from Jigawa, Plateau, Taraba and Zamfara states have defected to the ruling party. The ADC described the people recently presented by the APC as alleged defectors as individuals who do not hold any recognised position in […]
‘These people are not our candidates’ – ADC rejects APC defection claim
]]>The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that some of its candidates from Jigawa, Plateau, Taraba and Zamfara states have defected to the ruling party.
The ADC described the people recently presented by the APC as alleged defectors as individuals who do not hold any recognised position in the opposition party.
In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the APC had wrongly attached the party’s name and identities to people who were neither its candidates nor leaders.
“These people are not our candidates,” the party said.
“The APC should tell Nigerians which ADC positions these individuals held, the constituencies they represented and when they occupied those positions,” the ADC challenged.
The party also criticised the manner in which the APC announced the alleged defections, saying the ruling party could receive anyone at its secretariat but should not present such individuals to Nigerians as ADC candidates without evidence.
“The APC cannot assemble random individuals at its secretariat, confer imaginary ADC credentials on them and then announce their defection,” Abdullahi said.
The ADC further dismissed the APC’s explanation that the alleged defectors were attracted by what it described as the administration’s transformation of Northern Nigeria.
It questioned the claim against the backdrop of rising food prices, insecurity and increasing pressure on household incomes.
The party said Nigerians were more interested in seeing concrete improvements in their living conditions than political events and photographs of alleged defectors.
“Nigerians are asking for evidence of better lives; the APC is manufacturing photographs and congratulating itself,” the ADC said.
The opposition party maintained that political claims should be supported by verifiable records.
It insisted that the APC should provide evidence to show that the people it presented were actually ADC candidates or officials before claiming they had defected.
‘These people are not our candidates’ – ADC rejects APC defection claim
]]>Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, believed that the goalless draw against Ranchers Bees was a good result for both teams. The Pride of Rivers and the Bees failed to convert their chances in the Matchday Six encounter. Finidi said his team should have done better in the first half of the encounter. He insisted […]
NPFL: Finidi satisfied with Rivers United’s draw with Ranchers Bees
]]>Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George, believed that the goalless draw against Ranchers Bees was a good result for both teams.
The Pride of Rivers and the Bees failed to convert their chances in the Matchday Six encounter.
Finidi said his team should have done better in the first half of the encounter.
He insisted that they would build on the performance ahead of their subsequent matches.
“It was a good game. At the end, we didn’t lose,” Finidi told Nigerian Players Gallery.
“We both had our chances. If you want to look at the game, the draw isn’t bad. We didn’t see a lot of glaring chances, but we could see some from Ranchers Bees.
“Overall, it’s not a bad game. In the first half, we should have done better as we passed the ball a little short.
“We will see how to move from here in our next game against Katsina United.”
NPFL: Finidi satisfied with Rivers United’s draw with Ranchers Bees
]]>Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed he could be without several key players for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying games in Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in their first fixture last Friday. The three-time African champions will be looking to take leadership of Group L when […]
2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles could be without three key players for Guinea-Bissau clash
]]>Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has revealed he could be without several key players for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifying games in Guinea-Bissau.
Nigeria came from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in their first fixture last Friday.
The three-time African champions will be looking to take leadership of Group L when they face Djurtus.
But Chelle might not have George Ilenikhena available for the clash.
Ilenikhena stepped in for the injured Victor Osimhen against Madagascar and marked his debut with the equaliser.
At least two other players are still recovering from sickness.
”We have to manage George [Ilenikhena]. He has a little something, so we will see in the final training session,” Chelle said in the pre-match conference.
”Apart from him, we have two or three players who are sick. We will see before Tuesday.”
2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles could be without three key players for Guinea-Bissau clash
]]>Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle is expecting a difficult duel against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria will be up against Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two encounter at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro on Tuesday. The two countries started their qualifying campaign with a win. The […]
AFCON 2027Q: Chelle assures Super Eagles ready for Guinea-Bissau battle
]]>Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle is expecting a difficult duel against the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau, DAILY POST reports.
Nigeria will be up against Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday two encounter at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro on Tuesday.
The two countries started their qualifying campaign with a win.
The Super Eagles laboured to a 2-1 home victory over the Barea of Madagascar, while Guinea-Bissau defeated the Taifa Stars of Tanzania 2-1 away.
Chelle believed the hosts will be a tough nut to crack for his team.
“Guinea-Bissau, they have a great team and they have some players who play in Europe, in Africa, in Turkey, France. So, this is a big game,” Chelle said during his pre-match press conference.
“The most important thing for us is to try to go forward, is to try to keep this victory, but it will be not easy.
“So, we have to stay focused about our group and our state of mind, which is the most important thing.”
The Group L encounter will kick-off at 5pm Nigerian time.
AFCON 2027Q: Chelle assures Super Eagles ready for Guinea-Bissau battle
]]>A legal practitioner, Obunike Calistus Ohaegbu, has dragged the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the refusal of the party’s national leadership to announce the result of the primary election conducted for Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency of Anambra State. The aggrieved lawyer, in a suit filed against five […]
]]>A legal practitioner, Obunike Calistus Ohaegbu, has dragged the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the refusal of the party’s national leadership to announce the result of the primary election conducted for Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency of Anambra State.
The aggrieved lawyer, in a suit filed against five defendants, is praying the court for an order compelling the NDC to announce the result of the primary election conducted in May 2026 for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the 2027 general election.
Listed as defendants in the suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1219/26, are the NDC, Dr Ebere Onunkwo, Dr Socrates Ebo, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Mr Peter Uzokwe as the first to fifth defendants respectively.
The legal practitioner, among other things, claimed that he participated in the primary election and scored the majority of the lawful votes cast at the primary.
He, however, asserted that the NDC refused to declare the result of the primary election at the venue and instead secretly adopted Ebere Onunkwo as the nominated candidate for the federal constituency, in breach of the party’s guidelines for the primary election.
Obunike is therefore seeking an order directing the NDC to declare him the winner of the primary election conducted for Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency.
The plaintiff is also seeking another order compelling the NDC to submit and upload his name and particulars to INEC as its duly nominated candidate for Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency.
Besides, the plaintiff also applied for an order restraining the NDC, whether by itself, its officers, agents or privies, from submitting or recognising any other person as its candidate for Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency.
The lawyer also prayed the court for an order restraining INEC from accepting, recognising, publishing or acting upon the name of any person other than the plaintiff as the candidate of the party for Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency.
At Monday’s proceedings, hearing could not go on following the discovery by the court that the second, third and fifth defendants had not been served with the mandatory hearing notice and were not in court.
Although counsel to the plaintiff, Ifeanyi Nrilike, confirmed to Justice Mohammed Garba Umar that the parties had filed and exchanged the necessary processes, the judge directed that hearing notices be served on those who were not in court for them to be present in court.
Justice Umar consequently fixed October 14 for hearing of the suit and ordered that there must be evidence that hearing notices had been served on all the parties before the adjourned date.
]]>The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on politicians and their supporters to maintain peace in their activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the call on Monday when the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter […]
Sultan receives Obi, Kwankwaso urges peaceful politics ahead of 2027
]]>The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on politicians and their supporters to maintain peace in their activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He made the call on Monday when the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, visited him at his palace in Sokoto.
The delegation also included the NDC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Dr Shamsu Haido, and other party members.
The visit was part of the party’s consultations with traditional rulers and community leaders ahead of the elections.
The Sultan said politicians had the constitutional right to present their manifestos, programmes and ideas to Nigerians and seek their support.
He, however, urged them to exercise this right responsibly and within the law while respecting people with different political opinions.
He also warned politicians and their supporters against insults, abusive language and inflammatory statements that could increase tension and trigger violence.
The Sultan said political activities should not be allowed to create hatred, division or hostility among Nigerians.
He urged political leaders to put the peace, unity and interests of Nigeria ahead of their political differences, stressing that political offices were temporary but the unity and stability of the country were important to its development.
The monarch further called on politicians, particularly those seeking elective positions, to lead by example and ensure their supporters followed peaceful conduct.
He said campaigns should not turn into personal attacks or activities capable of causing divisions among communities.
The Sultan’s warning came about two weeks after he received members of the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council led by its Director-General, Senator Abdul-Aziz Abubakar Yari.
The APC delegation visited the Sultan on September 14 and included Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu as well as the governors of Kebbi and Zamfara states.
According to the Sultan’s media team, both political groups used their visits to discuss national issues, inform him of their political plans and seek his royal blessings.
Speaking during Monday’s visit, Obi thanked the Sultan for receiving the delegation and giving them an audience.
He said the visit was part of the NDC’s wider consultations with traditional rulers and community leaders.
Sultan receives Obi, Kwankwaso urges peaceful politics ahead of 2027
]]>The African Action Congress, AAC, has sued President Bola Tinubu before the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, over his refusal to hand over power to Vice-President Kashim Shettima since he travelled to Europe on August 30, 2026. The suit, tagged FHC/ABJ/CS/2353/2026 and dated September 28, 2026, was filed by way of an originating summons by the […]
Prolonged absence: Tinubu sued for refusing to hand over power
]]>The African Action Congress, AAC, has sued President Bola Tinubu before the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, over his refusal to hand over power to Vice-President Kashim Shettima since he travelled to Europe on August 30, 2026.
The suit, tagged FHC/ABJ/CS/2353/2026 and dated September 28, 2026, was filed by way of an originating summons by the AAC’s National Legal Adviser, Inihebe Effiong.
According to the suit, President Tinubu is listed as the first defendant; the Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, as the second defendant; the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, as the third defendant; the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, as the fourth defendant; and the National Assembly as the fifth defendant.
Recall that the President left Nigeria for Europe for a three-week working vacation as part of his annual leave.
The Presidency, on September 21, when Tinubu was originally billed to return to Nigeria, announced an extension of the President’s vacation by a few more days, with his return expected last weekend.
Meanwhile, as of Monday, September 28, President Tinubu had yet to return.
In the suit, the AAC is seeking a declaration that President Tinubu’s failure or refusal to transmit a written declaration to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, to enable the National Assembly to pass a resolution authorising Vice-President Kashim Shettima to perform the functions of the office of President as Acting President, is undemocratic, unlawful and a violation of Section 145(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
The party is also asking the court to declare that the failure of the National Assembly to pass a resolution to enable Shettima to become Acting President after Tinubu’s absence exceeded 21 days is unconstitutional.
“The AAC also prayed the court to issue an order of perpetual injunction restraining President Tinubu and future Presidents from proceeding on vacation without complying with the provisions of Section 145(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended),” the suit reads in part.
Prolonged absence: Tinubu sued for refusing to hand over power
]]>The Federal High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has convicted and sentenced 21 companies for allegedly operating financial investment businesses without valid licences from the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. Justice Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa convicted the companies after they were arraigned by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on September […]
Court convicts 21 companies over alleged unlicensed investment operations
]]>The Federal High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has convicted and sentenced 21 companies for allegedly operating financial investment businesses without valid licences from the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC.
Justice Anyalewa Onoja-Alapa convicted the companies after they were arraigned by the Abuja Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on September 15 and 16, 2026.
The companies were charged separately with offences contrary to Section 57(1) of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act, 2020.
They are Ngwuoke Daniels Technologies, Credio Banco Ltd, Digital Company Ltd, Co Request Capital Nigeria Ltd, Mega Drop Quality Stores Ltd, Norland Global Ltd, Oxford International, Creative Agriculture Cooperative, Qnet Nigeria Ltd, Qnet Professional Skill Academy Ltd and Mastermind Energy & Agro Nigeria Ltd.
Others are Atus West Africa Investment Company, Eatrich360 Farms, Matag Agro General Services, Viables X Agribusiness Ltd, Kwakol Markets Ltd, Light Shade International Ltd, Value Growth Ltd, B12 Synergy Nigeria Ltd, Phresh Farm Ltd and Omega Pro Global Resources.
The representatives of the companies were absent when the charges were read.
Following an application by prosecution counsel, Nasir Umar, the court entered not-guilty pleas on their behalf and commenced trial.
The prosecution tendered intelligence reports, statements from investigating officers, letters on investigation activities, as well as responses from the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and the SEC.
One of the charges against Mega Drop Quality Stores Limited stated that the company had engaged in the business of a financial institution without a valid licence, including “advertising and operating a financial investment management without valid licence from the Securities and Exchange Commission.”
Justice Onoja-Alapa subsequently convicted the companies and sentenced each to a N30 million fine.
The court also ordered each company to pay N200,000 for each day it had committed the offence.
The EFCC said the companies were prosecuted after actionable intelligence linked them to investment fraud and operating without licences.
The Commission said it had invited the promoters for interrogation on December 22, 2022, and January 12, 2023, but they failed to honour the invitations.
According to the EFCC, the promoters evaded interrogation for five years, leading to the prosecution of the companies.
Court convicts 21 companies over alleged unlicensed investment operations
]]>The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has directed operational commanders across the state to remain neutral, professional and non-partisan ahead of the 2027 general elections. Bakori gave the directive on Monday, September 28, 2026, during a strategic lecture on election security management held at the Police Officers’ Mess in Bompai, Kano. A […]
Kano CP directs police commanders to remain neutral ahead of 2027 elections
]]>The Kano State Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has directed operational commanders across the state to remain neutral, professional and non-partisan ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Bakori gave the directive on Monday, September 28, 2026, during a strategic lecture on election security management held at the Police Officers’ Mess in Bompai, Kano.
A statement signed by CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Kano State Commissioner of Police, said the meeting was attended by area commanders, divisional police officers, heads of tactical and operational units, and other senior officers.
The Commissioner of Police commended the officers for their commitment to preventing and controlling crime, saying their efforts had contributed to the relative peace in the state.
He urged them to remain apolitical and impartial, particularly during the ongoing political campaigns and preparations for the 2027 elections.
According to him, “Nigeria Police Force has a constitutional responsibility to ensure a level playing field for all political parties and actors.”
Bakori warned that officers who engage in partisan politics or compromise the electoral process would face disciplinary action.
He also told the commanders to respect human rights and the rule of law while carrying out their duties.
He said “public trust is the cornerstone of effective policing,” urging the officers to strengthen cooperation with communities and make greater use of intelligence-led policing.
The Commissioner of Police further called on police personnel to work selflessly and uphold public confidence in the police.
He avowed that the Kano State Police Command is committed to providing security before, during and after the 2027 general elections.
Kano CP directs police commanders to remain neutral ahead of 2027 elections
]]>The Benue State Government has spent about N7.1 billion on compensation for properties and other interests affected by federal road projects across the state. The Director of Civil Engineering in the state Ministry of Works, Engr. Tivfa Wombo, disclosed this during an inspection of ongoing road projects in Makurdi led by the Commissioner for Works, […]
Benue pays N7.1bn compensation to property owners affected by federal road projects
]]>The Benue State Government has spent about N7.1 billion on compensation for properties and other interests affected by federal road projects across the state.
The Director of Civil Engineering in the state Ministry of Works, Engr. Tivfa Wombo, disclosed this during an inspection of ongoing road projects in Makurdi led by the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Aii Yenge.
Wombo provided details of the government’s financial interventions while briefing the newly appointed commissioner and journalists on projects being executed by the ministry and other measures taken to support road construction across the state.
He said N5 billion had been paid as compensation for properties within the right-of-way of the Makurdi-Enugu road dualisation project.
According to him, the road project is a Federal Government initiative currently being executed from the Wurukum axis towards the Benue-Nugu boundary.
He explained that the compensation was approved by Governor Hyacinth Alia to ensure that the required corridor was made available to the Federal Government and contractors working on the project.
Wombo said the payment represented part of the state’s contribution towards federal road projects being implemented in Benue.
He further disclosed that another N1.3 billion was paid to compensate affected interests around Wurukum and facilitate construction activities in the area.
Among those affected, he said, were military and immigration facilities, shops around the rice market, banks, Shafa filling station and other filling stations located within the road’s right-of-way.
The director added that the state government also released N800 million in compensation for properties affected by road construction activities in Buruku.
He explained that some structures affected by the River Buruku bridge project belonged to individuals who complied with the government’s compensation process before their properties were demolished to pave the way for construction.
Wombo said the various payments formed part of the Alia administration’s interventions through the Ministry of Works to support the implementation of federal road projects in the state.
He also clarified that the Wurukum flyover was a separate project from the Wurukum-Air Force Base-Tyomu road.
According to him, Governor Alia lobbied the Federal Government for the flyover, which was eventually approved and provided by the Federal Government.
He added that the flyover was presented as a Federal Government contribution to Benue during its flag-off by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi.
Wombo said the Ministry of Works had fulfilled its responsibilities regarding the projects discussed, noting that the interventions were aimed at removing obstacles and ensuring the smooth execution of federal road projects across Benue.
Benue pays N7.1bn compensation to property owners affected by federal road projects
]]>A prolonged downpour on Monday submerged several houses and streets across Makurdi, the Benue State capital, leaving residents struggling with floodwaters and commuters stranded. The rainfall, which lasted for more than nine hours after beginning in the early hours of Monday, affected several parts of the city, including Achussa, New GRA, areas behind Radio Benue, Nyiman, […]
]]>A prolonged downpour on Monday submerged several houses and streets across Makurdi, the Benue State capital, leaving residents struggling with floodwaters and commuters stranded.
The rainfall, which lasted for more than nine hours after beginning in the early hours of Monday, affected several parts of the city, including Achussa, New GRA, areas behind Radio Benue, Nyiman, Idye, Naka Road, North Bank, Ankpa Quarters, Tilley Gyado-Terwase Agbadu, Wurukum and Wadata.
Residents in some of the affected communities said the floodwater entered their homes, damaging household belongings and food items, while motorists and other commuters were forced to navigate flooded roads.
Our reporter who visited some of the affected areas observed that residential buildings and business premises around ongoing construction sites and locations close to riverbanks were among those badly impacted by the flooding.
A resident, Agbo Benedict, attributed the situation partly to blocked drainage systems linked to ongoing road construction, urging Governor Hyacinth Alia to instruct contractors to clear the blocked channels and restore the free movement of water.
Agbo said indiscriminate closure of roads and drainage channels by construction companies had contributed to the flooding.
Another resident, Angela Ortyon, said the situation could have been more severe without some of the major drainage projects already constructed by the government.
She, however, noted that the numerous construction activities across the metropolis may have worsened flooding in areas where drainage channels had been blocked to facilitate construction work.
Meanwhile, the Information Officer of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Terna Ager, confirmed that the agency had received reports of flooding in Achussa.
Ager, however, said officials of the agency had not yet visited the affected community to conduct an assessment of the situation.
]]>The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to restore petroleum subsidy if elected, saying his administration would first tackle corruption in the country. Obi made the statement on Monday at a town hall meeting held in Sokoto for the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. He identified corruption […]
‘We will bring back subsidy after tackling corruption’ – Obi promises Nigerians
]]>The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to restore petroleum subsidy if elected, saying his administration would first tackle corruption in the country.
Obi made the statement on Monday at a town hall meeting held in Sokoto for the Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He identified corruption as one of Nigeria’s major problems and promised to fight it across all sectors if elected.
“People are talking about subsidy but what is all about it is corruption. By removing the corruption, I assure you that we will bring back subsidy.
“The problem of Nigeria is corruption, as such, if elected, we will stop all forms of corruption in every sector of the country,” he said.
Obi called on Nigerians to support NDC candidates in the 2027 elections, describing the task of addressing the country’s problems as a collective responsibility.
He said the party was committed to what he called a “politics of care and service to Nigerians.”
The former Anambra State governor also expressed concern over the economic difficulties facing Nigerians. He promised to use the country’s resources to improve security, education and other key sectors.
“Education is our number one priority after unity and security,” Obi said.
He also promised to link all state capitals by rail to promote economic activities and development.
Speaking at the event, NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso said the purpose of their visit was to meet Sokoto residents and seek their support ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, said they had earlier visited the Sultan of Sokoto, who prayed for the success of the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket and conveyed his goodwill.
He said several parts of Nigeria were facing security challenges, but noted that banditry and kidnapping had become particularly serious in the North-West.
“We are, therefore, committed to mitigating all these challenges and make Nigeria better,” he said.
The NDC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Dr Shamsudeen Haido, also promised to provide good governance if elected in 2027.
The party’s state chairman, Alhaji Bello Yabo, said the town hall meeting gave residents an opportunity to hear directly from Obi and Kwankwaso about their plans and vision for Nigeria.
‘We will bring back subsidy after tackling corruption’ – Obi promises Nigerians
]]>The Federal High Court has fixed October 2 for the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC), Omoyele Sowore, to continue his defence in the alleged cyberbullying case brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). There were social media reports last month that the DSS would, upon the resumption of court […]
Court fixes October 2 for Sowore to continue defence in alleged cyberbullying of Tinubu
]]>The Federal High Court has fixed October 2 for the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC), Omoyele Sowore, to continue his defence in the alleged cyberbullying case brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS).
There were social media reports last month that the DSS would, upon the resumption of court proceedings after its annual long vacation, seek an extended adjournment to enable Sowore to concentrate on his presidential campaign.
Sowore is being prosecuted over his August 2025 posts on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, in which he described President Bola Tinubu as a “criminal” and accused him of lying about the level of corruption in the country.
At the conclusion of the prosecution’s case, Sowore made a no-case submission, which the court rejected and ordered him to enter his defence.
He also lost his bid to have the trial judge recuse himself from the case after his allegation of bias was rejected by the court’s Chief Judge.
At Monday’s hearing, prosecuting counsel, Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), told the court that the case was fixed for September 28 for Sowore to continue his defence.
Defence counsel, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN), said the defendant was expecting a subpoenaed witness from the DSS but that the defence might be unable to proceed without the witness.
Olumide-Fusika recalled that on the last adjourned date, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), had reached an understanding with the defence that another officer of the DSS would be sent to represent the agency’s Director-General, who was originally subpoenaed.
He said that since nobody came from the DSS to represent its Director-General, the defence would have no option but to apply for an adjournment.
The defence counsel said that since the witness had been subpoenaed and was not in court, the defence had the option of applying for a warrant for the witness to be arrested and produced in court.
Olumide-Fusika also tendered some newspaper publications in which the DSS was reported to have promised to instruct its counsel to seek the suspension of proceedings in the case until after the next general elections.
The defence counsel said he had expected the prosecution to apply for an extended adjournment at the resumption of proceedings on Monday, as reported in the media.
When asked by the judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, why no official of the DSS was in court in view of the understanding with the AGF, Kehinde said it was not his responsibility to produce a witness for the defence, arguing that it was the defence’s responsibility to ensure that its witness was in court.
Kehinde also faulted Olumide-Fusika’s decision to rely on social media publications in the conduct of his case. He denied knowledge of such publications and urged the court to discountenance them.
He urged the court to order the defendant to proceed with his defence, failing which he would be forced to apply for the defence to be foreclosed.
In his ruling, Justice Umar said that since the subpoenaed witness was not available, he would give the defence another opportunity to produce the witness.
He adjourned the case until October 2 for the continuation of the defence.
Court fixes October 2 for Sowore to continue defence in alleged cyberbullying of Tinubu
]]>The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the appointment of eight new district heads to fill vacant traditional positions across the state. The appointments, according to a statement signed by the Secretary of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Sa’idu Maccido, were made following recommendations by the council. Those appointed are Salihu Kadadi as Sarkin Arewan […]
]]>The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has approved the appointment of eight new district heads to fill vacant traditional positions across the state.
The appointments, according to a statement signed by the Secretary of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Sa’idu Maccido, were made following recommendations by the council.
Those appointed are Salihu Kadadi as Sarkin Arewan Kadadi; Isah Gidan Madi as Ausan Gidan Madi; and Gidado Dabagi as Sarkin Gabas Dabagin Ardo.
Others are Hayatu Dallatu as Uban Kasar Tudun Wada; Abdullahi Muhammed Danchadi as Sarkin Zamfaran Danchadi; Umar Shehu Goronyo as Sarkin Gabas Goronyo; Kabiru Marafa as Ajiyan Tsaki; and Muhammadu Buhari as Ardon Wajake.
The statement added that the formal turbaning ceremony for the new traditional rulers would be performed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, at a later date.
“The Sultan of Sokoto and the Sultanate Council congratulate the appointees for the well-deserved appointment and wish them a successful future and God’s guidance,” the statement said.
The council urged the appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them and contribute to the peace and development of their respective communities.
]]>Enyimba assistant coach, Okechukwu Ejeh, has expressed satisfaction with the team’s draw against Kano Pillars. The People’s Elephant held Kano Pillars to a goalless draw in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Six encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium. Enyimba recorded their first point of the season in the game. Ejeh believes the draw […]
]]>Enyimba assistant coach, Okechukwu Ejeh, has expressed satisfaction with the team’s draw against Kano Pillars.
The People’s Elephant held Kano Pillars to a goalless draw in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday Six encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium.
Enyimba recorded their first point of the season in the game.
Ejeh believes the draw was not a bad result for his team.
“Going home with one point is not so bad,” Ejeh told 54footballx after the game.
Enyimba remain at the bottom of the league table with one point.
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