Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has criticised the arrest of her husband’s personal physician, describing the development as a dangerous attempt to “weaponise healthcare.” Speaking during an interview on ARISE NEWS, the lawyer said the arrest of Professor Bello Abubakar extends beyond her husband’s ongoing legal case and could discourage…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has predicted that opposition parties will allege electoral manipulation if President Bola Tinubu secures a second term in the 2027 presidential election. Akpabio made the remark while addressing supporters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, expressing confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) would retain power despite growing political realignments ahead…
The Senate has passed for second reading a bill proposing tougher penalties for people involved in the production, distribution and sale of counterfeit medicines and unsafe processed foods. If passed into law, the proposed legislation will impose up to 15 years’ imprisonment, asset forfeiture, heavy fines and compensation for victims of fake drug-related offences. It…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 1,300 personnel across Edo State ahead of Saturday’s local government election. The deployment forms part of efforts to ensure a peaceful, credible and violence-free poll. The officers will cover the state’s three senatorial districts and protect lives, property and critical national assets throughout the election….
The Senate has rejected a motion seeking a legislative investigation into the controversial budget allocation to the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC). Instead, lawmakers resolved to await the outcome of the ongoing investigation by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The motion, sponsored by Senator Suleiman Kawu Sumaila (APC,…
The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has directed troops engaged in counter-terrorism and anti-banditry operations to immediately engage terrorists and bandits without waiting for further instructions from their superiors. The minister issued the directive on Wednesday in Sokoto during the commissioning of new security assets procured by the state government. He warned that…
The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele continued on Tuesday after a prosecution witness told the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja that he handled billions of naira in cash deposits allegedly linked to the former apex bank chief while working at Zenith Bank. The witness, Richard Agulu,…
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to end the rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant Boko Haram members into society. Lawmakers also resolved to seek a meeting with President Bola Tinubu over the country’s worsening security situation. The resolutions followed a debate during plenary on a motion concerning the abduction and killing of retired…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi says he may not be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election. He alleged that the Federal Government has continued to frustrate his activities and target opposition figures across the country. Obi made the remarks during an interview on With Chude. Media personality Chude Jideonwo shared excerpts of…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a six-count criminal charge against former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji. Prosecutors accused him of certificate forgery, fraud and abuse of office. The anti-graft agency filed the case before the Federal High Court in Abuja on behalf of the Federal…
