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Gunmen have attacked Government Secondary School in Odo-Ekina, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting the school principal, four students, and a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc staff member. The attack occurred on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at about 5:25 p.m. while the students were writing their ongoing NECO examinations. According to reports, the gunmen stormed the school premises, causing panic among students and staff before forcefully taking away the victims to an unknown location. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the incident through its Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat. She stated that security operatives, including…

Nigerian rapper and activist, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has described former President Bola Tinubu’s 2023 campaign slogan, “Èmi l’ókàn,” as the most absurd thing he has ever witnessed. Falz made the comment during an appearance on Arise TV on Wednesday. While speaking on the programme, Falz said he had never seen anything more absurd than the “Èmi l’ókàn” slogan in his entire life. The phrase, which means “It is my turn” in Yoruba, was a major campaign mantra used by Bola Tinubu during his bid for the presidency in 2023. The slogan was widely interpreted as Tinubu asserting…

APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has warned that the South-East may regret its continued low participation in Nigerian Army recruitment exercises in the future. His warning comes amid growing concerns from the military high command over the region’s consistent failure to meet its recruitment quota. The Nigerian Army has repeatedly expressed worry that youths from the South-East are shunning enlistment into the military. During a recent passing-out parade in Ebonyi State, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, appealed to parents, traditional rulers, and leaders in the South-East to encourage their youths to join the Army. He noted that the…

The Nigerian Senate has rejected Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde’s call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction of schoolchildren in the state. The upper legislative chamber described the governor’s request as unnecessary and capable of undermining Nigeria’s sovereignty. On May 15, 2026, gunmen suspected to be members of the Ansaru terrorist group attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. They abducted about 45 to 49 pupils, teachers, and a toddler. The victims were held in captivity for 56 days, during which some were reportedly flogged, chained, and subjected to other forms of ill-treatment. Security…

The self-styled Director-General of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has been arrested by security operatives. His arrest came shortly after Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja issued a warrant for his apprehension. Adeniyi Adeyemi, who had been parading himself as the Director-General of PFIPC — an agency that does not exist — was picked up on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The development follows recent allegations linking him to a bribery scandal involving the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. Adeyemi had earlier accused Gbajabiamila of demanding a percentage of…

Human rights lawyer and former National Human Rights Commission Chairman, Professor Chidi Odinkalu, has cautioned Nigerians against celebrating certain political developments in the past without considering their long-term consequences. In a video that has sparked widespread reactions on social media, Prof. Odinkalu is seen analysing recent events and urging citizens to reflect on how some actions once celebrated are now creating serious institutional and democratic challenges. Prof Chidi Odinkalu’s Message Sparks Reflection The clip, which has gained significant traction, shows the professor breaking down what he described as the dangers of selective celebration of political moves without proper scrutiny. Many…

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld a Federal High Court judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising congresses conducted by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The appellate court delivered its ruling on Monday in a split decision of two-to-one. Details of the Court of Appeal Ruling In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Okon Abang, the court dismissed the appeal filed by Senator David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola for lacking merit. The court affirmed the earlier decision of Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal…

An allegedly leaked memo from Aso Rock has revealed how Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, allegedly used a non-existent provision in the Petroleum Industry Act to corner N54 billion from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The explosive document, dated July 4, 2023, has raised fresh questions about the management of oil sector revenues under the current administration. Details of the Aso Rock Memo According to the alerged memo authored by Gbajabiamila, the NUPRC was directed to allocate 1.5 percent of its annual “cost of collection” for the “upgrading of crude oil and gas metering…

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has maintained that its national officers’ election will go ahead as scheduled on July 18, 2026, despite directives from the Attorney General of the Federation aimed at resolving ongoing disputes in the electoral process. The position was reinforced as the association dismissed reports suggesting postponement and continued preparations for what many lawyers see as a critical poll. Background to the 2026 NBA Elections Crisis Disagreements over the conduct of the forthcoming NBA National Officers’ Election have divided stakeholders in recent weeks. Some presidential candidates and sections of the Bar raised concerns about the integrity of…

The Federal Government has suspended the proposed hike in WAEC and NECO examination fees for 2027, following strong public backlash. Many parents and students across Nigeria can now breathe easier as the Ministry of Education withdraws its earlier approval for a uniform N50,000 registration fee per candidate. The move comes just a day after news of the sharp increase broke and triggered widespread criticism. In a statement released on July 13, 2026, the ministry said it is withdrawing the June 18 circular that had approved the new rate. The suspension will allow for wider consultations with stakeholders before any final…