- El-Rufai Secures ₦100m Bail In Abuja Court
A Federal High Court in Abuja granted former Nasir El-Rufai bail of ₦100 million. He gave one surety the same amount as ordered by Justice Joyce Abdulmalik.
The surety should be a Grade Level 17 federal civil servant, have a Certificate of Occupancy for landed property in Maitama or Asokoro and have proven salary records.
- Full List Of 47 APC Senatorial Aspirants Barred From Primary Elections
The All Progresses Congress has disqualified 47 senatorial candidates from its primary elections ahead of the coming elections. The affected candidates cover several states, which include Oyo, Rivers, Zamfara, Bayelsa and Plateau states.
Among the notable names is Banigo Ipalibo and Jack-Rich Tein, both of whom lost their chances of winning the party’s senatorial tickets.
- Oyo School Abduction: Kidnapped Teacher Killed, Six Suspects Arrested
The residents of Oriire Local Government Area are grieving the loss of their teacher, Michael Oyedokun, who was abducted in an attack on Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle. Worry about more victims being held hostage since the May 15 school invasion.
The Seyi Makinde administration said rescue efforts are on-going, though they had arrested some six suspects. Police also said that some security personnel lost their lives when they came in contact with what they believed were explosive devices set by the kidnappers.
- Ben Murray-Bruce, Four Others Cleared For APC Senate Primaries After Review
The All Progressives Congress has lowered its disqualified senatorial aspirants from 47 to 44 and removed five previously disqualified aspirants, including former senator Ben Murray-Bruce.
The party said the changes were in the process of screening updates ahead of the party’s primaries. It also added that the two names were added with revised statuses, one of which was withdrawn voluntarily, but did not provide details.
- Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Clinches APC Senate Ticket
Former incumbent of the Kogi Central Senatorial District, Yahaya Bello, has won the All Progressives Congress primary in the Senatorial District which is set to go to general polls in 2027.
Bello earlier faced screening and was suspected of not being fit for the party but would draw the ticket after defeating APC diaspora secretary Momoh Obaro and Ibrahim Yakubu Adoke at the primary.
- Jonathan’s 2027 Ambition Faces Legal Test As Court Sets Judgment Date
A Federal High Court in Abuja has set May 26 for judgment in a case that doubts the eligibility of former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election.
The AGF and Jonathan seek the court’s dismissal of the suit as being lacking in merit, aptly arguing that Jonathan has already hit the constitutional ceiling as president
- APC Disqualifies Cross River Special Duties Commisoner From Senate Race
The All Progressives Congress has obstructed the candidacy of Oden Ewa in the Cross River Central Senatorial District for the next general elections, 2027.
Bassey Otu’s key aide, Ewa, was among 47 aspirants who failed to meet the screening committee of the party, which however did not give reasons for the disqualifications.
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ADC Drafts Imoke, Abdulfatah Ahmed To Lead High-Stakes Presidential Primary Committees
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Liyel Imoke to head its Presidential Screening Committee and former Abdulfatah Ahmed to the Presidential Election Committee ahead of the 2027 elections.
The party said the committees were established to help monitor transparent and credible primary elections as political activities and coalition discussions ramp up leading up to the next presidential elections.
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‘Justice Crack’ Granted Bail In Alleged False Military Feeding Case
Chidiebere Justice Mark, popularly known as Justice Crack, was granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday over allegations on social media that the welfare of Nigerian soldiers was not being taken cared of.
The Department of State Services labeled him as a promoter of “unverifiable information online”. The court stipulated that he must give it a qualified surety and hand over his international passport until May 25 for further hearing.
- Mourinho Nears Real Madrid Return On Two-Year Deal
José Mourinho is reportedly close to a dramatic return to Real Madrid, with reports claiming that a verbal agreement has already been reached for a two-year deal. Only the final paperwork is said to be pending.
Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and leading the club to three straight Champions League semi-finals. The possible comeback has already sparked excitement and debate among football fans worldwide.
