EFCC Secures Interim Forfeiture of Nine Properties Linked to Ex-Petroleum Minister Sylva
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the interim forfeiture of nine properties linked to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, to the Federal Government. Justice Obiora Egwuatu issued the order after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, moved an ex-parte motion before the court. The EFCC has not disclosed the estimated value of the forfeited assets or the specific allegations underpinning the application.
Senate Confirms Tegbe as Power Minister, Laments Nigeria’s Chronic Electricity Gap
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power following his successful screening at the plenary. Lawmakers raised concern over Nigeria’s deepening electricity crisis, noting that while the country’s installed generation capacity exceeds 13,000 megawatts, actual power supply rarely surpasses 4,500 megawatts due to persistent weaknesses in the transmission and distribution infrastructure.
Akpabio Threatens to Eject Oshiomhole from Senate Chamber During Heated Clash
Drama erupted in the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole clashed in a heated exchange on the floor of the chamber. The confrontation began when Oshiomhole repeatedly attempted to raise a point of order as Akpabio called for the adoption of the Votes and Proceedings of the previous legislative day. Akpabio warned Oshiomhole to abide by the Senate’s standing rules, threatening to have him removed from the chamber if he continued his disruptive conduct.
Wike Blasts Fubara Over Alleged Budget Failure, Prioritising Re-election Over Governance
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing him of placing his second-term political ambitions above the responsibility of governing. Wike expressed shock that Fubara had so far failed to present a budget to the Rivers State House of Assembly, describing the omission as a serious dereliction of duty.
El-Rufai Expected in Court Thursday as Corruption Trial Continues in Kaduna
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is expected to appear before the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Thursday for the continuation of his trial on charges of alleged corruption and abuse of office. El-Rufai is being prosecuted by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, which has been pushing the case through the courts.
Court Grants El-Rufai Permission to Seek Medical Treatment in Abuja
The Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna on Wednesday granted former Governor Nasir El-Rufai permission to travel to Abuja for medical treatment. The approval followed an application by the defence, according to a statement issued by J. Okor Odey, Head of Media and Public Communications at the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission.
APC Waives Screening for Tinubu, Clears President for 2027 Presidential Primary
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu, clearing him to participate in the party’s upcoming presidential primary without appearing before a screening committee. The decision was taken at the NWC’s 188th meeting on Wednesday and announced by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka. The committee cited Tinubu’s status as the incumbent president and his previous screening ahead of the 2022 primaries as sufficient grounds for the waiver.
Wike Dares Turaki PDP Faction to Open Abuja Secretariat, Vows to Seal Any Such Office
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Wednesday threw down a challenge to the Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, daring the group to open a party secretariat in Abuja or operate a bank account if it genuinely believed it controlled the opposition party. Speaking at a media chat in Abuja, Wike made clear he would seal off any such office the moment it was established in the capital.
Prominent ADC Members Defect to Nigeria Democratic Congress in Edo State
The wave of defections hitting the African Democratic Congress extended to Edo State on Wednesday as a number of prominent party members formally quit the organisation. Among those who left were former Senate Chief Whip Sir Rowland Owie and ADC founding member Sunny Aguebor, who crossed to the Nigeria Democratic Congress alongside other departing members.
Federal High Court Sets Friday Hearing for ADC Leadership Dispute Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed Friday, May 8, for the hearing of a suit filed by Nafiu-Bala Gombe against former Senate President David Mark and others over the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress. Justice Nwite scheduled the date following an application for a hearing by the plaintiff’s counsel, Luka Haruna, SAN, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/1819/2025.
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