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Nigeria

Court sentences three to life imprisonment over Orire school kidnapping

Justice Salim Ibrahim convicted the defendants, Abdulrazak Umar, Yunusa Musa and Shamsu Adamu Sani, after they pleaded guilty to some of the charges brought against them by the Federal Government. The three men were arraigned on a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment of information, incitement and illegal mining.vanguardngr+2 Prosecutors said the convicts were linked to the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire between January and May 2026 and were accused of concealing information about the masterminds of the attack. They were also alleged to belong to Darul Salam, an affiliate of the proscribed terrorist group Ansaru.dailypost+3 The incident happened on May 15, when gunmen attacked Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School in the Esiele and Yawota communities, abducting 46 people in total. Security forces later rescued 44 of the victims and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 23, 2026

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Nigeria

Shettima departs Abuja for ECOWAS summit in Freetown

Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Abuja for Freetown, Sierra Leone, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS.pmnewsnigeria+4 According to a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, Shettima will join other political and business leaders from across West Africa and beyond at the summit.dailytrust+3 The meeting, holding at the Julius Maada Bio International Conference Centre in Freetown, is part of the ECOWAS mid year statutory sessions and will focus on key policy decisions and strategic resolutions.pmnewsnigeria+4 Leaders are expected to reaffirm their collective commitment to peace, democracy, economic growth and regional integration, while also discussing security, trade, infrastructure and sustainable development across the sub region.dailypost+4 The vice president is scheduled to […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 19, 2026

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Entertainment

RMD appointed male feminist ambassador

Veteran Nollywood actor, writer and producer Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has been appointed as an ambassador for the Male Feminists Network. The appointment was made by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development in Abuja as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against gender-based violence. RMD will work alongside other ambassadors to help lead a national campaign aimed at ending violence against women and promoting gender equality. Speaking after the announcement, the actor said the issue of gender-based violence requires urgent attention and collective action from all levels of society. He added that more men must speak up and support the campaign against abuse, discrimination and harmful social norms. The organisers said RMD’s influence and public standing will help spread awareness and encourage more people to join the movement.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 17, 2026

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Nigeria

Alleged fake PFIPC DG Adeyemi fails to appear in court

The scheduled arraignment of Adeniyi Adeyemi, the alleged Director General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, did not go ahead after he failed to appear in court.thenationonlineng+1 Adeyemi, who is accused of posing as the head of a non existent presidential council, was expected to take his plea before Justice Mohammed Umar at the Federal High Court in Abuja on an eight count charge bordering on forgery, impersonation and related offences.nairametrics+2 Court records show that the Nigeria Police Force had earlier filed the charges in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/562/2025, following a petition from the Presidency and an investigation that described PFIPC as a fictitious body with no legal backing.nairametrics+2 Previous attempts to arraign Adeyemi had suffered repeated delays, with his lawyers citing ill health and other reasons for his absence, leading to several adjournments by the court.nairametrics+1 In […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 14, 2026

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Nigeria

Tinubu orders 30 day probe of alleged fake federal agency

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the so called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council PFIPC described as a fake federal agency that operated as if it were officially created by government Tinubu directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC to carry out the probe and submit a detailed report within 30 days. According to a statement on the directive the presidency said the PFIPC was never established by any law presidential instrument or valid government The statement explained that a Nigerian identified as Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew allegedly posed as the director general of the supposed council and claimed to be a presidential appointee. He is accused of using forged appointment letters and other fake government documents to obtain recognition and benefits ICPC has been asked to investigate how the alleged fake agency gained […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 8, 2026

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Nigeria

PFIPC scandal Babachir Lawal questions budget code

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal has raised fresh concerns over the scandal involving the so called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council PFIPC. Lawal said the case suggests a big racket and possible institutional compromise within the system. He questioned how an agency that was allegedly created by one person could be assigned a budget code and funding if proper checks were followed. He said agencies should have a legal basis before they are allowed to receive public money. According to him the executive normally proposes a new agency before the Attorney General and the National Assembly review and approve it. Lawal also asked how the PFIPC budget line passed through the usual approval process if the body did not legally exist. He noted that ministries departments and agencies normally defend their budgets during legislative hearings […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 7, 2026

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Nigeria

Gbajabiamila threatens N10bn suit gives Adeyemi 72 hours

Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has threatened to file a N10bn defamation suit against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi over allegations linking him to murder, bribery and other criminal acts The threat is contained in a letter dated July 6 2026 and signed by senior lawyer Kemi Pinheiro on behalf of Gbajabiamila’s legal team. Adeyemi is described as the self styled convener or director general of a controversial group known as the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council PFIPC which the presidency has already dismissed as a fake or unapproved agency. Gbajabiamila’s lawyers said Adeyemi made the allegations at a press conference in Abuja where he accused the Chief of Staff of demanding a huge share of the council’s alleged take off grant and of being involved in murder bribery and forgery. The letter described the claims as false malicious […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 7, 2026

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new africa

South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand over xenophobic attacks

South Africa has rejected Nigeria’s demand for compensation for citizens who fled the country and abandoned businesses and properties after recent xenophobic attacks.facebook+3 Pretoria said it would not pay for abandoned assets, insisting that many of the affected Nigerians were undocumented migrants and that the government cannot accept liability for losses linked to illegal stay.thenicheng+2 South African officials also challenged Nigeria to show evidence of alleged “drug dens” and criminal hideouts run by Nigerians, arguing that the narrative about targeted law abiding citizens is not accurate.sundiatapost+2 Nigeria had earlier said it would compile a list of affected businesses and properties and seek compensation through diplomatic channels after evacuating several batches of its citizens.bbc+1youtube With the new response from Pretoria, tensions between the two countries remain high as both governments continue to exchange statements over the treatment of foreign nationals and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 4, 2026

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Nigeria

Tinubu jokingly calls First Lady Iya Alakara

President Bola Tinubu has playfully referred to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” during a public event in Abuja.facebook+2 He used the nickname while observing protocol at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House.punchng+1 Tinubu said “my dear wife, the First Lady, Iya Alakara,” a remark that drew laughter from guests at the event.naijatrend+1 The phrase “Iya Alakara,” loosely meaning “akara seller,” appears to reference the recent debate over the First Lady’s comments on women taking up small businesses and petty trading.punchng+1 Video clips and social media posts of the moment have gone viral, with Nigerians reacting to the joke and revisiting the controversy around her earlier remarks.instagram+1

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 3, 2026

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Nigeria

Tinubu playfully calls First Lady Iya Alakara

President Bola Tinubu has jokingly referred to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as “Iya Alakara” during a public event at the State House in Abuja.tribuneonlineng+4 He made the remark at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner while greeting dignitaries and members of the media.thenationonlineng+3 A video from the event shared by Aso Rock TV shows Tinubu smiling as he addressed the audience before turning to introduce his wife with the playful nickname.theeagleonline+2 The phrase “Iya Alakara” loosely means “akara seller” and appears to reference recent public debate over the First Lady’s comments encouraging women to consider small businesses such as selling akara and other petty trade items.allafrica+1 Tinubu’s light hearted comment drew laughter from guests at the dinner and quickly trended online as Nigerians reacted to the clip on social media.

Abdulmumini Auwal SA July 3, 2026

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