THE Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has stepped down from her position, News Point Nigeria reports. She became the third cabinet member to resign following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for appointees seeking elective office in 2027 to vacate their positions. She announced her resignation on Friday through a letter shared on her social media platforms, three days after the March 31 deadline set by the president. Onyejeocha, however, did not disclose the elective position she intends to contest in 2027. She wrote, “It is with a heart full of gratitude that I announce my resignation as…
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THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its intention to proceed with its scheduled congresses and national convention, openly rejecting warnings issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan. News Point Nigeria reports that the development marks a deepening standoff between the opposition party and the electoral body over the interpretation of a subsisting court order and the extent of INEC’s regulatory authority. INEC Chairman Amupitan had, during an interview on Arise News, cautioned the party against proceeding with its planned activities, warning that doing so could violate existing court directives and potentially invalidate…
THE Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan, has warned the African Democratic Congress against holding its planned congresses and national convention without the commission’s oversight. News Point Nigeria reports that Amupitan issued the warning on Friday during an interview on Arise TV, after the party indicated it would proceed with its convention despite INEC’s derecognition of the leadership linked to former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. He said such a move could attract grave legal consequences. He noted that the commission’s decision was anchored on a subsisting court order, not arbitrary…
THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the 57 properties allegedly linked to Abubakar Malami, SAN, former Minister of Justice, should be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. The EFCC, in a motion on notice for final forfeiture of the property filed by its team of lawyers led by Jibrin Okutepa, SAN, and Ekele Iheanacho, SAN, told Justice Joyce Abdulmalik that the respondents had failed to place sufficient evidence before the court to warrant the court to vacate the earlier interim order. News Point Nigeria reports that the motion, marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/20/2026,…
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly dismissed growing calls for the removal of its Chairman, Professor Joash O. Amupitan, insisting that such demands are unconstitutional and a threat to the independence of Nigeria’s electoral system. In a statement sent to News Point Nigeria by the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Adedayo Oketola, on Thursday in Abuja, the Commission said recent criticisms by political actors accusing it of partisanship were misplaced, stressing that its actions were strictly guided by the law and judicial pronouncements. INEC maintained that the appointment, tenure, and removal of its chairman and national…
THE African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised serious concerns over what it described as a calculated attempt to impose a one-party state in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly using the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to weaken opposition parties. News Point Nigeria reports that addressing journalists on Thursday at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja, the ADC National Chairman, David Mark, strongly criticised INEC’s recent actions, describing them as partisan and dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy. Mark also called for the immediate removal of the INEC Chairman, Amupitan Joash, alleging bias…
SCORES of children and wives of military officers detained over an alleged coup plot staged a peaceful protest at the National Assembly on Wednesday, demanding a speedy trial and the release of the accused officials. News Point Nigeria reports that the visibly distraught protesters gathered at the entrance of the National Assembly complex, moving in a slow procession while clutching placards with inscriptions such as “Don’t Kill Our Daddies,” “Detention Without Trial is Injustice,” and “Six Months of Torture: Enough Is Enough.” Amid tears and trembling voices, the children appealed for justice and access to their fathers, many of whom…
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will henceforth cease to accept correspondences from either the David Mark-led African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction or that of Rafiu Bala, following a review of the Court of Appeal judgment on March 12 this year. A statement sent to News Point Nigeria signed by the Chairman, Information and Voter Education, Mohammed Kudu, also noted that the commission will no longer engage with either faction, nor monitor any meetings, congresses, or conventions of the two groups until the matter at the Federal High Court is decided. The commission further announced that it would…
OPERATIVES of the Department of State Services on Wednesday bundled former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, into custody moments after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. News Point Nigeria reports that El-Rufai, standing trial over alleged corruption, had just concluded a hearing on his bail application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission when DSS operatives bundled him into a waiting vehicle and drove him away, reportedly heading to Abuja. A heavy DSS presence around the court before the hearing had fuelled speculation that the former governor might be taken into custody. Security sources…
THE Defence Headquarters has placed troops on nationwide alert ahead of the Easter celebrations, assuring Nigerians of tightened security. The DHQ also reaffirmed that ongoing support from the United States is strengthening counter-terrorism operations, with a visible impact expected in the coming weeks. NEws Point Nigeria reports that addressing journalists during the end-of-the-month briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Michael Onoja, assured citizens of heightened vigilance by troops during the Easter celebrations. Onoja said the Armed Forces had already placed personnel on alert nationwide to prevent any security breach during the holiday period. He…
THE Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has disclosed that more than 840,000 foreigners are currently overstaying their visas in Nigeria, describing the situation as a significant migration challenge. In a guest appearance on Tuesday’s edition of Channels Television’s Politics Today monitored by News Point Nigeria, the minister said the figure was obtained through the country’s recently upgraded immigration tracking system. “Just as we have Nigerian overstayers in the UK, Nigeria is also facing the same challenge. As of this morning, through our upgraded system, we have about 848,290 visa overstayers in Nigeria. These are citizens of different countries residing in…
FORMER Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has been returned to the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) following fresh court proceedings in Kaduna. News Point Nigeria reports that the former governor was re-arraigned on Tuesday after his temporary release on March 27, 2026, which was granted on compassionate grounds to enable him attend the burial of his late mother. El-Rufai’s legal challenges took a new turn as he first appeared before a Kaduna State High Court over a separate set of charges filed by the anti-graft agency. However, proceedings at the State High Court…
FORMER Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday returned to court in Kaduna just days after the burial of his late mother, as legal proceedings in his high-profile corruption trial intensified, drawing heightened public and political attention. News Point Nigeria reports that at the Federal High Court in Kaduna, the hearing of his bail application was adjourned till Wednesday by Justice Rilwan M. Aikawa following proceedings conducted under heavy security. The adjournment, which came amid tight security within and around the court premises, underscores the growing national interest in the case involving the former governor. Counsel to El-Rufai, Ukpong Akpan,…
VICE President Kashim Shettima on Monday paid a condolence visit to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at his Abuja residence over the death of his mother. The vice president’s visit was disclosed in a post issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkowcha, on his official X handle. During the visit, Shettima described the deceased as a woman of great virtue and a pillar of strength for her family. He offered prayers for the repose of her soul and for the El-Rufai family to find the strength to navigate this difficult period of mourning. The post read, “Vice President Kashim…
THE Independent National Electoral Commission has recognised the faction of the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. News Point Nigeria reports that the electoral body reflected the development on its official website on Monday, where it published the updated leadership of the opposition party. Reacting to the report, Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, dismissed the claim of a “new” recognition, describing it as inaccurate. He clarified that the leadership records of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including the names of the National Chairman…
Tragedy struck in Kahir village, Kaduna State, as armed bandits stormed a wedding celebration late Sunday night, killing at least 13 people and abducting an unspecified number of guests in a brazen attack that has left the community in shock and mourning. News Point Nigeria gathered that the attack occurred at about 11:47pm in Kagarko Local Government Area, when heavily armed gunmen invaded the wedding venue and opened fire indiscriminately on attendees. A resident, Shehu Bala, who spoke via telephone, said the attackers arrived in large numbers, wielding AK-47 rifles, and immediately began shooting into the crowded hall. “They stormed…
ABDULRAHMAN Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu have been elected as substantive National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. News Point Nigeria reports Mohammed and Anyanwu emerged through a consensus, along with 19 other members of the new national working committee of the PDP, at the party’s 2026 national convention held at the velodrome of the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Sunday. Other prominent party members who attended the convention were a former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido; a former Senate president, Bukola Saraki;…
THE All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated its resolve to deepen internal democracy and promote national unity as party leaders, stakeholders, and delegates convened in Abuja for its 8th National Convention. News Point Nigeria reports that the high-profile gathering, held at the nation’s capital, brought together key figures within the ruling party, including the Vice President, Kashim Shettima; Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; governors; members of the National Assembly; and thousands of party delegates. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, commended the organisation of the convention, describing it as one of…
WITH Nigerians experiencing recurring power outages in recent weeks, the coming days are going to be better. News Point Nigeria reports that this is according to President Bola Tinubu, who spoke at the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Abuja on Friday. The country has battled power outages in recent weeks, owing to lower generation. But President Tinubu says a turnaround is underway. “I assure you, many of you lamenting the problem of electricity and power; we are paying attention to that,” he said. “Electricity will become better, and we assure you there will be opportunities and…
AFTER hours of high-stakes deliberations, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has now concluded its 8th National Convention, with Nentawe Yilwatda returning as the party’s national chairman. News Point Nigeria reports that apart from Yilwatda, the ruling picked Surajudeen Basiru as its secretary. The duo and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party were elected via a consensus arrangement ratified by delegates at the convention. The Convention Election Committee announced the members of the NWC during the 4th Elective National Convention of the APC. Others include Felix Morka as publicity secretary and Dayo Israel, who retained his…