A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the remand of a blogger, Nwanorue John Surpruchi, following his arraignment on charges of cyberstalking and defamation against UBA CEO Tony Elumelu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Inspector General of Police, acting through the Force Criminal Investigation Department (ForceCID) in Lagos, brought a four-count charge against Surpruchi before Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa. The charges include conspiracy, cyberstalking, the dissemination of false information, and defamation.

According to the case file (FHC/L/316C/2026), prosecutors allege that the defendant used the X (formerly Twitter) handle @PROBLEMCHLMKYI to spread false claims on or around April 5, 2026. Specifically, the prosecution stated that Surpruchi and accomplices published fabricated stories alleging that Elumelu had divorced his wife after DNA results purportedly indicated none of his seven children were biologically his. These posts garnered significant attention, reaching approximately 1.9 million views, 1,600 reposts, and 6,300 likes. The prosecution argued that these actions were intended to expose Elumelu and his family to public ridicule, hatred, and reputational harm.

These activities are alleged to violate both the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015 and the Criminal Code Act.

Upon entering a plea of not guilty, the court addressed the defendant’s bail application. Because the prosecution needed time to respond to the recently filed motion, Justice Lewis-Allagoa adjourned the hearing until June 19, 2026. In the interim, the court ordered that Surpruchi be remanded in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service.

The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially issued a certificate of return to former President Goodluck Jonathan, naming him the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a statement released on Saturday by National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong, the party clarified why it was forced to relocate its special convention. According to the party, the management of the A-Class Event Centre canceled their booking after receiving threats from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who allegedly warned that the facility’s certificate of occupancy would be revoked and the building demolished if the event proceeded. Faced with this pressure and the heavy security presence at the original site, PDP leadership held an emergency meeting and decided against a forced occupation of the venue.

Despite these obstacles, the faction successfully ratified Jonathan’s candidacy at an alternative location, where his certificate of return was formally issued. In their statement, the party strongly condemned Minister Wike’s actions, calling on President Bola Tinubu to intervene and caution the Minister to protect democratic processes. Looking ahead, the PDP declared that with Jonathan’s candidacy now confirmed, they are fully prepared and committed to participating in the 2027 electoral cycle.

In a swift move to bypass security restrictions, the PDP faction led by Tanimu Turaki successfully relocated its special convention and ratified former President Goodluck Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate. This development followed a police blockade earlier in the day that sealed off the group’s original choice, the A-Class Event Centre in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The rescheduled event was remarkably brief, concluding in under 20 minutes, with Jonathan’s ally, Fred Agbedi, accepting the nomination certificate on his behalf. Notably, the former president was not in attendance. The ratification process was formally moved by the faction’s Forum of State Chairmen chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, and seconded by former Aviation Minister, Senator Sanusi Daggash. Key figures supporting the Turaki faction, including Prof. Jerry Gana and Adolphus Wabara, were also in attendance.

This logistical pivot was necessitated by the police enforcement of a directive from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Wike had previously warned owners of hotels and event centers against hosting what he characterized as “illegal political organizations,” specifically targeting factions not recognized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In accordance with this stance, security forces had effectively cordoned off all routes leading to the original venue from Wuse and Maitama, leaving it unclear if the organizers would proceed elsewhere until the convention was eventually held at a new location.