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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), over his alleged involvement in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom, now dubbed the “Tali Shani affair”. TheCable understands that Ozekhome was arrested shortly after a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court struck out a forgery charge filed against him. He is expected to be to charged to court any moment from now. TheCable also understands that this is different from the fresh 12-count charge filed by the federal government on the same issue on Tuesday. THE GENESIS The controversy centres…

Seyi Law, a popular Nigerian comedian known for his strong support for president Bola Tinubu, has made a U-turn over his stance about the security situation in Nigeria. This comes after he was heavily criticized for saying the country is more safer than 10 years ago despite the growing attack by terrorists and kidnapping across Nigeria. His statement sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians online, with many condemning him for not being sincere with the security situations due to his relationship with the ruling party. Reacting to the public condemnation, Seyi, in an apology video on Instagram, described his comment as…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced January 16, 2027, as the new date for Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections, following a revision of the country’s electoral timetable. Politics Nigeria The commission also fixed February 6, 2027, for governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections across the federation. INEC disclosed the new dates in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. According to the electoral body, the adjustment became necessary after the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the enactment of the Electoral Act,…

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Buba Galadima, says if the Nigerian people could remove former President Goodluck Jonathan from office in 2015 over insecurity, the All Progressives Congress can be cut into pieces. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday monitored by DAILY POST, Galadima warned that Nigerians could react strongly at the ballot box if current economic and security challenges continue. He lambasted the policies of the ruling APC and dismissed claims that living conditions have improved. Speaking on political dissent and governance, the elder statesman stated that authorities should not…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that President Bola Tinubu is not Nigeria’s main problem, insisting that the weakness of the opposition is responsible for the country’s political challenges. It was earlier reported that leaders of opposition parties held a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. The briefing, themed “Urgent Call to Save Nigeria’s Democracy,” brought about prominent opposition leaders. Speaking at the conference, Amaechi said “Tinubu is not our problem. The problem is the opposition. We are our own problem. When the opposition is ready, Nigeria will change.” He stressed that opposition parties must clearly distinguish themselves…

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, has accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) of spreading misinformation about the Electoral Act, 2026. On Thursday, opposition parties faulted the new law, describing it as “obnoxious”, a threat to democracy and an alleged attempt to entrench a one-party state in Nigeria. Tinubu signed the Electoral Act amendment bill into law on February 18 after it was passed by the national assembly. Key provisions in the law include the electronic transmission of election results with manual collation as a fallback where…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged Nigerian schools to embrace endowments as a strategic measure to address the chronic underfunding of the nation’s educational institutions. Osinbajo made the call at the 94th Founders’ Day celebration of Igbobi College, Lagos, describing an endowment as a pool of funds or assets donated by individuals or corporations and set aside to support schools over the long term. “Many great institutions are backed by large endowments that sustain their operations for decades,” he said. “Endowments are not just about financial provision; they are about sustaining standards, cultures, values and norms. It is not…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced January 16, 2027, as the new date for Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections, following a revision of the country’s electoral timetable. Politics Nigeria The commission also fixed February 6, 2027, for governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections across the federation. INEC disclosed the new dates in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. According to the electoral body, the adjustment became necessary after the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the enactment of the Electoral Act,…

Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has held a private meeting with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan The closed-door session took place at the Oyo State Secretariat, though neither camp disclosed details of their conversation. Kwankwaso, Seyi Makinde hold close door meeting in Ibadan Political watchers believe the engagement may not be unconnected to early alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, especially considering Kwankwaso’s recent movements on the political scene and Makinde’s growing influence at the national level. Such consultations between top political actors are often viewed as groundwork for possible alliances, strategic…

A High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital and presided by Justice Nsemeke Daniel has sentenced Corporal Mbazigwe Chinedu and a bus conductor identified as Isaac Eddy Ndeesor to death by hanging for kidnapping a school principal Elder Akara Johnson Mendie at community secondary school, Nkek , Ukanafun local government area of the state. It was reported that Elder Mendie was abducted on 5th July, 2015 at about 3:30pm while returning from church with his wife and other family members along Urua Akpan Udosen/Ikot Una road in the community. According to Justice Daniel, the victim’s wife told the court that four armed…