Nigeria’s political, security and judicial landscape witnessed fresh developments on Thursday, with court rulings, security operations and high-profile legal battles dominating the headlines.
From the continued detention of the self-acclaimed PFIPC Director-General, Adeniyi Adeyemi, to a major Court of Appeal decision affirming INEC’s election timetable and the rescue of abducted victims in Kogi State, here are the top 10 stories making headlines across the country this Friday morning.
- Fake PFIPC DG remains in police custody
The self-acclaimed Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, remains in police custody following his arrest.
Adeyemi, who was flown to Abuja after being apprehended by operatives of the Police Intelligence Response Team led by CSP Moses Lohor, is currently being detained at the headquarters of the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), where he is undergoing interrogation.
- Appeal Court upholds INEC timetable for 2027 elections
The Court of Appeal has upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) timetable for the 2027 general elections, ending hopes of an extension for political parties to conduct their primaries.
The judgment means political parties must comply with the existing schedule approved by the electoral umpire.
- Court rules FRSC has no powers on Kano township roads
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has ruled that the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has no legal authority to operate on state and local government roads.
The court declared the commission’s activities on township roads in Kano metropolis unlawful, describing them as a violation of citizens’ constitutional rights.
- Court orders final forfeiture of Aisha Achimugu’s assets
An FCT High Court in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the permanent forfeiture of several luxury assets linked to businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu.
Justice Jude Onwugbuzie granted the application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), ordering that the forfeited properties be handed over to the Federal Government.
- Kogi rescues abducted principal, NECO official, students
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of four persons abducted during an attack on an examination centre in Olowa, Dekina Local Government Area.
Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said the victims regained their freedom after a coordinated operation involving security agencies.
- Panic as suspected herdsmen attack Benue community
Residents of Ankpechi community in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State fled for safety after suspected armed herdsmen reportedly invaded the area on Thursday morning.
The attackers allegedly shot one resident and looted several provision stores before escaping.
- Umahi reacts to death of staff at his residence
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has described the late Mary Habila, who died at his residence in Ebonyi State, as “like a daughter.”
Habila, a nurse with the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences, reportedly died on June 27 at a guest house within the minister’s residence in Uburu.
- Gbajabiamila files N15bn defamation suit
Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has dragged Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi before an FCT High Court over alleged defamatory claims.
Gbajabiamila is seeking N15 billion in damages after Adeyemi allegedly accused him of demanding a 48 per cent kickback from a N27.3 billion federal agency grant.
- Salihu Lukman quits APC, ADC coalition
Former APC National Vice Chairman (North-West), Salihu Lukman, has announced his resignation from both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.
Lukman accused former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, of political marginalisation and creating a hostile environment that forced him to leave.
- Sokoto police record fresh victories against bandits
The Sokoto State Police Command says it has foiled multiple bandit attacks and neutralised several criminals in recent operations across the state.
Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Hassan-Shaffa, said the command also recorded successes in tackling kidnapping, cattle rustling and drug-related crimes during sustained security operations.
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