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06/08/2026

Arobo Court Victory Raises Fresh Questions Over APC Primaries, May Influence NDC Cases in Enugu – Lawyer
A constitutional lawyer, Jirgba Terfa Jirgba, Esq., has said the Federal High Court judgment affirming Abdulghani Arobo as the authentic All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency in Ondo State carries major implications for ongoing disputes over party primaries across the country.
According to him, the ruling should serve as a serious warning to some APC National Assembly members from Benue State seeking re-election after allegedly losing their party primaries but still having their names submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the party's national leadership.
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, in a judgment delivered on Wednesday, August 5, declared Arobo the lawful APC candidate for the Owo/Ose Federal Constituency House of Representatives election.
Justice Peter Lifu held that Arobo validly emerged as the winner of the APC primary conducted on May 16, 2026, after polling the highest number of lawful votes cast across the constituency.
The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/26, was filed by Arobo against the APC and INEC, challenging the party's handling of the outcome of the primary election.
After reviewing the results from all 23 wards in Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, the court ruled that Arobo was the legitimate winner and directed the APC to recognise and nominate him as its candidate for the House of Representatives election.
The court further noted that Arobo secured 7,959 votes in Owo Local Government Area and 2,583 votes in Ose Local Government Area, giving him the highest valid votes in the primary election.
Justice Lifu subsequently nullified every other declaration or nomination made by the APC for the constituency, ruling that only Arobo was validly nominated. All five issues presented before the court were resolved in his favour.
The court also ordered both the APC and INEC to recognise only Arobo as the party's candidate. INEC was directed to reopen its nomination portal to immediately accept and upload his name, while both defendants were restrained from recognising or dealing with any other person as the APC candidate for the constituency.
Reacting to the judgment, Jirgba described it as a strong judicial reaffirmation that political parties cannot arbitrarily replace candidates who validly emerge from transparent primary elections.
He argued that the judgment could significantly affect similar cases currently before the courts involving APC National Assembly primaries in Benue State, where several aspirants have alleged that despite winning their primaries, their names were unlawfully substituted by the party leadership.
Some of the affected aspirants have already obtained interim court orders restraining the APC and INEC from replacing their names while they seek final declarations recognising them as the rightful winners of their respective primaries.
Jirgba maintained that the Arobo judgment further strengthens their legal position, noting that Nigerian courts have consistently protected the rights of candidates who genuinely win party primaries against unlawful substitution.
The judgment is also expected to have significant implications for claims surrounding the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries in Enugu State, particularly allegations that the party's candidate for the Enugu North Senatorial District, alongside candidates in some other parts of the state, were replaced after validly emerging from their respective primaries. Political observers believe the court's position reinforces the principle that no political party has the power to arbitrarily substitute candidates who lawfully won their primaries without following due process.

24/07/2026

BREAKING: Otti Rejects Uzodimma's Endorsement of Tinubu's 2027 Re-Election Bid
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has distanced himself from Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma's claim that South-East governors have endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in 2027.
Speaking during a media interaction, Otti insisted that Uzodimma was expressing only his personal opinion and had no authority to speak on behalf of all South-East governors or the people of the region.
"As a governor and as an individual, he can't speak for every governor," Otti said.
The Abia governor maintained that no individual can commit the entire South-East to supporting any presidential candidate, stressing that the decision on who becomes Nigeria's next president ultimately rests with the electorate. �

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23/07/2026

BREAKING: Enugu Air Aircraft Skids Off Runway at Benin Airport, All 68 Occupants Safe
An Enugu Air Embraer E170 operating Flight 4264 from Lagos overshot Runway 05 while landing at Benin Airport, Edo State, at about 3:10 p.m. on Thursday, ending up in nearby vegetation and muddy ground.
The aircraft was carrying 63 passengers and 5 crew members. No injuries or fatalities were recorded, as all 68 occupants were safely evacuated.
The incident, known in aviation as a runway excursion, is now under investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). Investigators will examine runway drainage and surface conditions, the pilot's landing speed and braking, as well as the aircraft's technical performance. A preliminary report is expected within 30 days.
Enugu Air has announced minor flight delays and schedule adjustments while the aircraft undergoes inspection and says affected passengers are being contacted directly.

19/07/2026

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The Mystery of the Five Missing NELAN Engineers: Unanswered Questions Continue to Trail Former Governor Dave Umahi
More than four years after the disappearance of five engineers working on an African Development Bank (AfDB)-funded project in Ebonyi State, the incident remains one of the most disturbing unresolved cases in Nigeria's engineering and public infrastructure sector.
The disappearance of the engineers has continued to generate public concern, with families, colleagues, and civil society groups calling for renewed investigations into the circumstances surrounding the case.
The missing engineers were:
Engr. Nelson Onyemeh – Lead Consultant/CEO of NELAN Consultants, from Ihiala, Anambra State.
Engr. Ernest Edeani – From Nkanu, Enugu State.
Engr. Ikechukwu Ejiofor – From Umunya, Anambra State.
Engr. Samuel Aneke – From Nkanu, Enugu State.
Engr. Stanley Nwazulum – From Amawbia, Anambra State.
According to accounts from their families and other publicly reported claims, tensions allegedly developed between NELAN Consultants and the Ebonyi State Government during the ex*****on of the project. It is alleged that disagreements centered on project supervision, payment certification, and compliance with the contractual standards required by the African Development Bank.
Sources familiar with the matter claim that NELAN Consultants resisted attempts to certify work they had not directly supervised, maintaining that doing so would violate professional ethics and the terms of the AfDB contract, potentially exposing the firm to sanctions or blacklisting. These allegations have not been independently verified by BentinoTV.
On November 3, 2021, the five engineers reportedly departed Enugu in an official Toyota Hilux, registration number ERR 001 EB, on an inspection visit to project sites in Ebonyi State. They never returned.
Since then, neither the engineers nor their remains have been found.
The prolonged silence surrounding the case has continued to raise serious questions and fuel public speculation. Families of the missing engineers are still seeking answers, while many Nigerians continue to ask whether every available investigative avenue has been exhausted.
Given the gravity of the allegations and the public interest involved, there is a growing call for relevant security agencies to provide an update on the investigation and ensure that justice is pursued wherever the evidence may lead.
Key Questions That Remain Unanswered:
What exactly happened to the five NELAN engineers after they entered Ebonyi State?
What became of the official project vehicle they were travelling in?
Have all available leads been thoroughly investigated?
What findings have security agencies made since the engineers disappeared?
Will the families ever receive answers about the fate of their loved ones?
BentinoTV emphasizes that these allegations remain unproven and that anyone mentioned is entitled to the presumption of innocence unless established otherwise by a competent court of law. Nevertheless, the disappearance of five professionals on official assignment remains a matter of significant public interest that deserves transparency, accountability, and a thorough investigation.

15/07/2026

BREAKING NEWS
CHINA REJECTS TRUMP'S SANCTIONS THREAT OVER IRANIAN OIL PURCHASES
A fresh diplomatic standoff has erupted between the United States and China after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose sanctions on China over its continued purchase of Iranian oil.
Trump declared that Washington would sanction Beijing for buying Iranian crude, intensifying America's "maximum pressure" campaign against Iran.
In a swift and strongly worded response, China dismissed the threat, insisting it does not recognize unilateral U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil buyers. Beijing reaffirmed that its trade relations with Iran are lawful and based on mutual agreements, while warning Washington against interfering in its internal and foreign affairs.
The exchange marks a sharp escalation in tensions between the world's two largest economies and raises concerns over the potential impact on global energy markets and international trade.
Analysts say the latest war of words could further strain already fragile U.S.-China relations, with broader geopolitical and economic consequences.
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22/06/2026

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“I Totally Disagree That You Inherited a Dilapidated Nigeria” — Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II Challenges President Tinubu
Former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has reportedly questioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's repeated assertion that he inherited a dilapidated economy from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
According to Sanusi, if the country was truly in a dire financial state, the government would not be engaging in what he described as extravagant public spending.
He cited several expenditures under the current administration, including:
₦21 billion reportedly spent on the renovation of the Vice President’s residence.
₦70 billion allocated for the purchase of SUVs for members of the National Assembly.
₦4 billion for the renovation of Dodan Barracks in Lagos and an additional ₦3 billion for Aguda House.
₦5 billion allocated to the Presidential Tax Reforms Committee headed by Taiwo Oyedele.
₦1.5 billion reportedly spent on vehicles for the Office of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
A 300 percent salary increase for judicial officers.
₦5 billion budgeted for the Presidential vehicle fleet.
₦5 billion allocated for the Presidential Yacht project.
₦225 billion reportedly spent on a Presidential aircraft.
₦90 billion spent on the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage.
Billions of naira budgeted for local and foreign trips by top government officials.
Alleged increases in the earnings of National Assembly members.
The ₦15 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project awarded to contractor Gilbert Chagoury.
The size of the current federal cabinet, which he described as one of the largest in Nigeria’s history.
Sanusi argued that such levels of expenditure appear inconsistent with claims that the administration inherited a severely distressed economy.
The remarks have continued to generate reactions across political and public circles as debates over government spending, economic reforms, and fiscal responsibility intensify.

05/06/2026

N36 Million Fraud Case: Court Reserves Ruling on Blessing CEO’s Bail Application
A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has reserved ruling on the bail application filed by popular social media influencer and relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, widely known as Blessing CEO.
Justice D.I. Dipeolu adjourned the matter until June 9, 2026, when the court is expected to deliver its decision on the bail request.
Blessing CEO is currently facing a two-count charge brought by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over allegations of obtaining money by false pretence and stealing.
According to the anti-graft agency, the charges involve an alleged fraud amounting to N36 million.
The case continues as the court prepares to rule on the defendant’s application for bail on June 9.
Source: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

03/06/2026

BREAKING: Police Arrest INEC Officer, Question Wike’s Aide Over Alleged Voter Data Leak
The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorized access and leakage of sensitive voter information from the database of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
As part of the ongoing probe, an INEC official has reportedly been arrested, while Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is said to have been invited for questioning by investigators.
Authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the alleged breach and the possible compromise of confidential voter records. The investigation is expected to determine those responsible and establish whether any electoral laws or data protection regulations were violated.
More details shortly.

03/06/2026

BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Ex-Minister Adelabu's Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
The younger sister of former Minister of Power and APC governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her twin sons, has been kidnapped by armed gunmen in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Wednesday morning in the Challenge area of Ibadan South-West Local Government Area.
In a statement issued by Adelabu's media aide, Femi Awogboro, the victims were identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul.
The statement revealed that the victims were abducted at about 7:30 a.m. while Mrs. John-Paul was taking her children to school. The gunmen reportedly intercepted them and forcefully took them away.
Mrs. John-Paul is the youngest of five children of the Adelabu family. Before her voluntary retirement in 2025, she served at the Central Bank of Nigeria and later at First Bank Pension Custodian. She had recently relocated to Ibadan with her children while making plans to join her husband in the United States.
The family disclosed that security agencies were immediately notified after the incident and have since commenced investigations and rescue operations.
"Adebayo Adelabu and the entire family are deeply distressed by this tragic development but remain hopeful and confident in the ability of security agencies to secure the safe release of Mrs. John-Paul and her children," the statement said.
The family appealed to members of the public to remain calm, avoid speculation, and refrain from sharing unverified information that could jeopardize ongoing security efforts.
Security operatives are continuing efforts to rescue the victims and apprehend those behind the abduction.
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25/05/2026

Court Adjourns NDC’s Suit Challenging Parts of Electoral Act 2026 Until June 9
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Monday adjourned the suit filed by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) challenging sections of the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 until June 9, 2026.
The matter, which was scheduled for hearing before Justice Mohammed Umar, could not proceed due to the judge’s absence on official engagement.
Counsel to the NDC, Vincent Ottaokpukpu, alongside defence lawyers including O.J. Opawale, were present in court before the case was subsequently adjourned.
The NDC is seeking an order of court to strike down Sections 138 and 77(5) of the Electoral Act 2026, arguing that the provisions are inconsistent with the 1999 Constitution as amended.
The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/635/2026, was filed by the party following its registration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on February 5, 2026.
The defendants in the case include the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Clerk of the National Assembly, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and INEC.
According to the originating summons filed on March 27 by Mr. Ottaokpukpu, the NDC is asking the court to nullify Section 138 of the Electoral Act for allegedly contradicting constitutional provisions relating to candidates’ qualifications for elective offices.
The party is also seeking an order compelling the National Assembly to amend and re-enact provisions restoring “qualification” as a valid ground for challenging the return of elected candidates into offices such as President, Governor, Senate, House of Representatives, and State Houses of Assembly.
In addition, the NDC challenged Section 77(5) of the Electoral Act 2026, which provides that only party members whose names appear in the digital register submitted to INEC at least 21 days before party primaries can participate in such primaries.
The party argued that the provision violates constitutional rights to political participation and freedom of association, insisting that the Constitution does not prescribe any minimum duration for political party membership before contesting elections.
In an affidavit supporting the suit, litigation secretary at V-C Ottaokpukpu & Associates, Ezechi Adaobi, stated that the provision could unfairly affect politicians who defect to new parties ahead of elections.
However, INEC, in its counter-affidavit filed on April 27, defended the Electoral Act 2026, maintaining that the law was validly passed by the National Assembly and duly assented to by President Bola Tinubu.
The electoral body argued that Section 77(5) does not infringe on constitutional rights and that the timetable for party primaries fully complies with the provisions of the Constitution and the Electoral Act.
INEC further maintained that political parties were given adequate time to conduct primaries and resolve internal disputes within the legally approved timeframe.

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