In a significant legal victory that has resonated far beyond Nairobi, the High Court of Kenya has ruled that the abduction and subsequent detention of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu—leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)—in June 2021 was illegal, unconstitutional,…
Mr Ganduje’s tenure as APC chairman has been marked by controversy and challenges. In a surprise move, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has resigned from his position, effective immediately. Mr Ganduje, a…
NJC Sanctions Hon. Justice Okugbowa for Abuse of Discretion THE harmer of Nigerian Judicial Council (NJC) has descended on the pliant Hon. Justice Daniel Okugbowa among other judges across the country who was cautioned over abuse of his judicial discretion…
Respected constitutional lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. Mike Ozekhome, has written to the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), calling on him to respect a series of court judgments affirming the legality of the local government elections…
The National Judicial Council (NJC), under the leadership of Chief Justice Kudirat M. O. Kekere-Ekun, has announced a major shake-up in Nigeria’s judiciary following its 109th meeting on June 25, 2025. The Council has recommended new appointments, accepted retirements, and…
Nigerians have been left heartbroken and outraged after an emotional video of a retired police officer rejecting a ₦2 million gratuity went viral. The officer, who served the country faithfully for 35 years, described the payment as an “insult,” sparking…
Amidst startling claims of rape and spiritual manipulation, postle Amos Isah, the troubled founder of Prophetic Victory Voice of Fire Ministry in Gwagwalada, is at the center. The pastor is accused of raping a 14-year-old girl and taking advantage of…
In what locals are now calling a bold and unexpected strike, members of the Zamfara Civilian Protection Guards (ZCPG) launched a surprise night assault on Monday, targeting armed bandits linked to notorious terrorist leader Bello Turji. The clash unfolded near…
Abuja, Nigeria – A new report by standarddailypress has revealed that Nigeria’s current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, allegedly allocated over 2,000 hectares of prime Abuja land to his son, Joaquin Wike, under controversial circumstances. The…
Tensions are running high at Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, as concerned stakeholders under the banner of Concerned Stakeholders for Accountability at AAU have issued a blistering rebuttal to a recent press statement by the university’s management. The group is…
