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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) to build a strong, transparent and efficient tax system, warning that no country can achieve lasting prosperity with a weak revenue structure. Speaking on Tuesday at the commissioning of the NRS Headquarters in Abuja, the President said, “No serious nation can achieve lasting prosperity on a weak and fragmented revenue system. No government can demand trust from its citizens when taxation is opaque, inefficient or unjust.” He said the current administration took bold steps to reform the nation’s fiscal system in order to simplify processes, remove distortions and create…

Hon Bello El-Rufai, son of former Governor Nasri El-Rufai, says a Federal High Court in Kaduna State has granted bail to his father. According to the Federal lawmaker, who was inside the court where journalists were denied access to, the family s working to fulfil the bail conditions. We are happy that Malam has been granted bail. The bail conditions will be met because we believe in the rule of law,” he said. Efforts to speak with counsel to the defendant, Ubong Akpan (SAN), were unsuccessful as he declined comment, stating that the lead counsel would address the press. Also…

The Supreme Court has scheduled hearing for April 22 in the appeal filed by factional National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in relation to the leadership dispute in the party. Mark’s appeal is against the March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which dismissed his appeal against the September 4, 2025 ruling by Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja refusing to grant some injunctive reliefs contained in an ex-parte application filed by a chieftain of the party, Nafiu Bala Gombe. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba chose…

Federal High Court has granted bail to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai, a former governor of kaduna state, has been under detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by political commentator Imran Wakili in a post on X Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has been granted bail by the Federal High Court,” Wakili wrote. The former FCT Minister is undergoing trial for alleged corrupt practices while as the governor of Kaduna State.

A member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, convention planning committee, Dino Melaye, has insisted that no force can prevent the party from holding its convention, citing a valid contract and full payment for the venue. The ADC convention scheduled on Tuesday was reportedly under threat as the party was being denied venue to hold the event. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Tuesday, Melaye said attempts were made to stop the event, including efforts to shut the venue gates and ask organizers to vacate the premises. He, however, stated that the committee resisted the move, maintaining that they…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has alleged plans to prevent the African Democratic Congress, ADC, from holding its convention in Abuja, describing the development as an abuse of public office. The claim was made in a statement shared on April 14, 2026, on his official page. According to the statement, the alleged move involves efforts to revoke the license of Rainbow Event Centre, the venue scheduled to host the ADC convention. Atiku said the opposition party had fulfilled all necessary requirements for the event, insisting that there was no legal basis to deny it access to the facility. “The ADC…

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress ADC that it was blocked from accessing Eagle Square. This was as he moved to calm public anxiety over the recent structural damage at the Kugbo Bus Terminal. Wike spoke on Monday in Abuja during a project inspection tour. He described claims of politically motivated access denial to Eagle Square as “unfounded” and described them as “attempts to gain public sympathy.” According to him, no formal application had been received from any of the parties raising the alarm. He stressed that Eagle Square remains open…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday appeared before the Kaduna State High Court as proceedings resumed in his ongoing trial instituted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. El-Rufai, navigating a crowded courthouse corridor filled with supporters, legal representatives, and onlookers. Moments before entering the courtroom, he was overheard speaking with an associate about the African Democratic Congress national convention scheduled for Tuesday. “So tomorrow is our convention, right?” El-Rufai asked. He is standing trial alongside Amadu Sule on multiple counts, including abuse of office, fraud, intent to commit fraud, and conferring undue advantage. Separately,…

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), on Sunday, said military vessels that come towards the strategic waterway would be considered as violating the two-week ceasefire. Reuters, quoting Iranian state media, reports that the IRGC declared that it would not hesitate to attack harshly and decisively if any such vessel is spotted. The Iranian guard declared the Strait to be under the ‘smart management’ of the country’s ⁠Navy It also noted that the Strait remains “open for the safe passage of ⁠non-military vessels in accordance with specific ⁠regulations.” Tension between the US and Iran appears to be rising after 21 hours…

African Democratic Congress, ADC, has fixed May 12, 2026, for the inauguration of its newly elected state executives, as the David Mark-led leadership pushes ahead to consolidate its hold on the party, despite ongoing internal crisis. By proceeding with the inauguration, the Mark camp is moving to formalise its authority across the states, even as disputes, court cases and rival claims continue to trail the congresses in parts of the country. The announcement was contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, who spoke on behalf of the leadership yesterday. “African Democratic Congress, ADC, congratulates all…