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Supreme Council For Shari’ah Calls For Removal Of INEC Chairman Over Trust Concerns 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- January 29, 2026
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria has called for the immediate removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, citing concerns over public confidence in the country’s electoral system. The council warned that his continued stay in office could significantly undermine trust in Nigeria’s democratic process. The
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APC Governors Endorse Congress Timetable, Digital Reforms After Marathon Meeting 0
- POLITICS, SLIDE
- January 29, 2026
Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), operating under the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), have jointly endorsed major party programmes following a prolonged meeting with the National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling party. The closed-door engagement, which lasted more than four hours on Wednesday night, was led by the
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Ajit Pawar Dies In Fiery Plane Crash During Political Trip To Baramati 0
- SLIDE, TRAGEDY
- January 28, 2026
A routine political journey turned into a national tragedy on Wednesday after a private jet carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all five people on board. The incident has sent shockwaves across India’s political landscape, particularly in Maharashtra, where Pawar was regarded as one of the most influential
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Atiku Abubakar Reveals Exile Ordeal, Assassination Attempts Over Loyalty 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- January 28, 2026
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has once again drawn national attention after disclosing that his unwavering loyalty in politics came at a heavy personal cost, including forced exile and multiple assassination attempts. The revelation was made during the public presentation of a new book titled “Loyalist Begets Loyalist”, authored by Mallam Bolaji
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Judge Withdraws From Malami’s N212.8bn Assets Forfeiture Case, CJ Orders Reassignment 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- January 28, 2026
A Federal High Court judge has withdrawn from handling the N212.8 billion assets forfeiture case involving former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), prompting the Chief Judge to reassign the matter to another judge. The development was confirmed on Wednesday after the presiding judge announced his decision to step aside from the high-profile case.
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Tensions Rise As NLC Rejects Court Order Halting FCTA Workers’ Strike 0
- NEWS, SLIDE
- January 28, 2026
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has strongly rejected the decision of the National Industrial Court to suspend the ongoing strike by workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), insisting that the ruling will not dampen the resolve of aggrieved workers. The labor union described the court’s action as disappointing and harmful to the
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