Judge warns lawyers against discussing Atiku’s ‘NYSC certificate forgery’ suit against Tinubu in media

Inyang Ekwo, judge of a federal high court in Abuja, has warned lawyers against discussing a suit seeking to disqualify President Bola Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election over alleged forgery of a National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) certificate.

 

Obi’s position on subsidy may threaten new opposition coalition - ADC

Bolaji Abdullahi, national publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says the position taken by Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), may threaten the proposed coalition of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections.

 

Bank of America vice-president killed in Times Square stabbing

 Erin Piacenti, Bank of America vice president, was killed in a stabbing that occurred late Monday afternoon in Times Square, New York City.

 

Atiku pledges review of NELFUND, debt forgiveness for eligible students

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to review the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and provide debt forgiveness for eligible students.

 

2027: Peter Obi engages in endless church tours during elections – Ex-presidential aide

Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Tuesday, accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of engaging in “endless church tours” whenever elections are close.

 

Rufai slams Primate Ayodele for asking Tinubu to stop release of FBI documents

 Arise News Anchor, Rufai Oseni has slammed the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, for asking President Bola Tinubu to stop the release of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, documents on his alleged drug trafficking case.

 

Politicians must be kept away from recruitment, arms procurement for state police - Ex- Attorney- General

 Michael Aondoakaa, a former attorney-general and Minister of Justice, says politicians must be prevented from populating state police formations with their loyalists.

 

Shariah Council Demands Due Process in El-Rufai’s Detention

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has called on authorities to uphold the rule of law in the ongoing detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.

PDP Chieftain Dan Orbih Passes Away at 65

Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has died, his family announced in a statement released on Tuesday.

2027: Show No Mercy to Opposition Parties – Gov. Nwifuru Orders LG Chairmen

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has issued a stern directive to the newly sworn-in chairmen of the state’s 13 local government areas, urging them to deal “mercilessly” with opposition parties as the 2027 general elections approach.

I’ll implement supreme court judgment on LG autonomy if elected president - Atiku

 Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 election, says he would ensure that funds meant for LGAs are paid directly to them if he is elected president.

 

Keir Starmer quits UK parliament two months after resigning as PM

 Keir Starmer, former British prime minister, says he is standing down as member of parliament for Holborn and St Pancras after 11 years as representative of the constituency.

 

Withdraw cybercrime charges or hand over case to AGF, Sowore’s counsel tells DSS

Olumide Fusika, the lead counsel to Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to withdraw cybercrime charges against his client or hand it over to the office of the attorney-general of the federation (AGF).

 

Police Refute Tear-Gassing Pensioners in Lagos, Say Viral Image AI-generated

The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports that pensioners were tear-gassed during their protest in Alausa, Ikeja, on August 31, 2026, insisting that a widely circulated photograph was AI-generated and misleading.

Rufai Slams Primate Ayodele for Asking Tinubu to Hault Release of FBI Documents

Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni has strongly criticized Primate Elijah Ayodele, leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, for urging President Bola Tinubu to prevent the release of FBI documents linked to his alleged drug trafficking case.