EFCC arrests ex-Power Minister, Mamman in Kaduna hideout

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EFCC arrests Mamman

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has revealed how operatives of the commission tracked and arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, in Kaduna State, following his conviction over a multibillion-naira fraud case. Olukoyede disclosed yesterday, during a media briefing at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja that the former minister was arrested in Rigasa, a densely-populated community in Igabi local government area of Kaduna State, where he was allegedly being shielded by accomplices. According to the EFCC boss, investigations showed that Mamman had remained under…

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Liberty Symposium 2026: Ramalan unveils blueprint to re-imagine Northern Nigeria through media, productivity, governance

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Liberty Symposium 2026

Executive Chairman of Liberty Media Group, Alhaji (Dr.) Tijjani Ramalan, has announced plans for the second edition of the Liberty Symposium, describing it as a strategic intervention aimed at redefining the future of Northern Nigeria through dialogue, policy engagement and practical solutions to the region’s challenges. Speaking ahead of a press conference scheduled to hold today at the Liberty Media Group Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, Ramalan said the symposium would take place on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja, bringing together policymakers, business leaders, security…

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Pantami pulls out of APC governorship race in Gombe

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Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, has pulled out of the race to govern the state under the ruling party. Pantami, who rejected the consensus arrangement that led to the choice of Jamilu Gwamna, had earlier vowed to challenge what he described as injustice in the party. However, in a statement issued by Barrister Ibrahim M. Attahir, on behalf of the ‘Pantamiyya Movement’, the aspirant said he decided not to take part in…

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APC primaries rock party, as over 50 lawmakers lose bids

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APC primaries rock party

…Violence erupts in Lagos The ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has been thrown into a major political storm following dramatic outcomes from its House of Representatives primaries, with more than 50 serving lawmakers losing their re-election bids and violent clashes in Lagos exposing deepening tensions within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The massive shake-up, regarded as one of the largest turnovers of federal lawmakers since 2015, signals intensifying internal battles for influence within the APC and raises fresh concerns about party unity as political permutations…

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2027: “Jonathan has purchased PDP presidential form” – Umar Sani 

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Jonathan on 9ja

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Sani, has claimed that former President Goodluck Jonathan has purchased a presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 general election. Sani, who made the disclosure during an interview yesterday, said Jonathan’s actions indicate serious interest in returning to partisan politics ahead of the next presidential election. “In politics, what is important is action. If you are interested, there are processes you have to follow, one of which is the procurement of nomination forms. He has done that”, he stated. When asked…

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‘How el-Rufa’i revoked Gowon’s Abuja land’ – Bishop Kukah

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Kukah on el Rufa'i

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has revealed how former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasir el-Rufa’i, revoked a plot of land belonging to former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, in Abuja. Kukah spoke yesterday in Abuja, while reviewing Gowon’s autobiography: ‘My Life of Duty and Allegiance’, published by Havilah Group. The cleric, known for his interventions on national issues and reflections on Nigeria’s political history, used the occasion to recount some of the difficulties Gowon faced after leaving office, including his years in exile following…

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2027: Peter Obi emerges sole NDC presidential aspirant

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Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has emerged as the sole presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 election, according to reports on Monday. The development followed the closure of the party’s sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms on May 17, with Obi reportedly being the only aspirant to obtain the forms before the deadline. His emergence comes amid ongoing political realignments within the opposition ahead of the 2027 presidential race. Reports also indicate that the NDC…

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2027: Over 70 Gov’ship aspirants jostle for ADC tickets ahead of primaries

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Gov'ship aspirants jostle for ADC tickets

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has screened more than 70 governorship aspirants on the first day of its screening exercise ahead of party primaries. The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Queen Okiyi, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, said the exercise proceeded smoothly, with two screening panels handling 35 aspirants each. She added that more than 100 governorship aspirants from states where elections would be held are participating in the exercise.  She said the exercise reflects the party’s commitment to due process and credible candidate selection.…

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Nigerian, US forces kill over 20 ISWAP fighters in N’East air operation

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Nigerian, US forces kill ISWAP

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that Nigerian troops, working alongside the United States Africa Command, killed more than 20 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a coordinated air operation in the North-East region. According to the military, the operation was carried out around Metele after intelligence reports revealed the movement and gathering of suspected terrorists in the area. Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Sama’ila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday, said the air strikes targeted ISIS/ISWAP fighters observed regrouping before the attack was…

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People’s General’ @83: LibertyTVR Chairman celebrates Aliyu Gusau

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LibertyTVR Chair celebrates Aliyu Gusau

…Extols his legacy in security, democracy Chairman of Liberty TVR, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, has congratulated retired Lieutenant-General Aliyu Mohammed Gusau (rtd) on his 83rd birthday, describing him as ‘the People’s General’, and paying tribute to his enduring influence on Nigeria’s security and political landscape. In a goodwill message marking the occasion, Ramalan highlighted General Gusau’s long-standing contributions to national development, noting that his career spanning more than four decades has left a significant mark on Nigeria’s military and intelligence institutions. Widely regarded as one of the most influential…

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