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Kenneth Okonkwo Denies Receiving Legal Documents in Peter Obi Defamation Case
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo denies receiving formal court documents in the defamation suit filed by Peter Obi, dismissing the legal action as an effort to silence him.
Adeyemi Addresses PFIPC Scandal While Claiming Health Issues
Adeyemi Matthew, who claims to lead the unrecognized PFIPC, has responded to presidency denials regarding his agency and his bribery allegations against Femi Gbajabiamila while citing health concerns.
Public Outcry Persists Following Presidency’s Defense of Femi Gbajabiamila
Discontent continues to grow as the public rejects the presidency's defense of Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila regarding alleged corruption scandals, with many calling for an independent probe and his resignation.
Omoyele Sowore Claims Nigeria Lacks True Democracy
Omoyele Sowore contends that Nigeria has not achieved true democratic governance, arguing that the nation transitioned to civil rule without adopting the necessary democratic tenets.
Top 10 Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers for Thursday Morning
This morning's summary covers the dismissal of bribery allegations against Femi Gbajabiamila, recent military anti-oil theft operations, and tragic security incidents in Benue and Katsina states.
ICPC Details Reasons for Arresting Former Minister Uche Nnaji
The ICPC has confirmed that former Minister Uche Nnaji was arrested following a court-ordered warrant regarding allegations of credential forgery during his 2023 ministerial screening.
Senate Leader: Safeguards Against Governor Misuse of State Police are Being Drafted
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele confirms that constitutional safeguards are being developed to prevent state governors from abusing police powers, as Governor Abiodun Oyebanji pledges swift state-level support for the initiative.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde dismisses Women Affairs Commissioner
Governor Seyi Makinde has removed Toyin Balogun from her role as Oyo State's Commissioner for Women Affairs, reinstating Alhaja Joke Sanni to the position effective immediately.
Governor Makinde Removes Women Affairs Commissioner
Governor Seyi Makinde has terminated the appointment of Commissioner for Women Affairs Toyin Balogun, appointing Alhaja Fausat Sanni as her replacement.
Jalingo Federal High Court schedules July 22 for APC Taraba primary lawsuit
The Federal High Court in Jalingo has pushed the hearing for a lawsuit challenging the Taraba State APC chairmanship primary to July 22, 2026, to address the plaintiff's originating summons.