Reps pass bills to establish LG electoral commission for second reading
The House of Representatives at the plenary Tuesday, passed through second reading, a Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution to establish
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No Ukraine deal after US-Russia Saudi talks
No deal emerged from Washington’s talks with both Kyiv and Moscow in Saudi Arabia Tuesday on any ceasefire after three years of fighting,
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NLC, TUC condemn emergency rule in Rivers, threaten strike action
Organized Labour in Rivers State has expressed deep concern over the state of emergency declaration in Rivers State by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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Senate confirms Ayogu member Board of Directors of CBN
The Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed the nomination of Prof. Melvin Ayogu as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank
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NHRC to Police: Stop parading of suspects in custody, its unlawful
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, on Wednesday, asked the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, to forthwith, stop the parading of suspects in custody,
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Rivers’ Administrator, Ibas, promises to maintain law, order
Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Administrator of Rivers, has said he would work together with all stakeholders to maintain law and order
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Rivers emergency rule, Fubara’s suspension affront to democracy – Amaechi
The former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, has said the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu
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Zamfara PDP slams Matawalle for justifying Rivers emergency rule
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, for justifying President Bola
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Senate postpones debate on Rivers state of emergency
The Senate on Wednesday suspended its plenary and announced that the debate on the State of Emergency imposed on Rivers State by President
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State of Emergency: Tinubu suspends Governor Fubara, Deputy and House of Assembly for 6 months.
The President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Rivers State Governor, deputy and the legislature for 6 months in nationwide broadcast today, Tuesday,
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EU pledges support for Nigeria’s digital ecosystem with €820m investment
The European Union on Friday restated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s digital ecosystem, particularly as it could help reignite the economy, providing youths
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Police arrest 43-year-old man for defiling minor in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man named Rabiu Usman for defiling a minor. In a press statement issued on
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Delta begins farmers’ verification across LGs
Delta State Government has embarked on the verification and validation of registered farmers across the state to create a database for genuine farmers
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JUST IN: Pro-Akpabio protesters storm UN building in Abuja, fault Natasha
Protesters under the aegis of Women for Change Vanguard took the lingering face-off between Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Kogi lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan,
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Lawyer writes minister, gives VIO seven days to vacate FCT roads
A human rights activist and public interest lawyer, Abubakar Marshal, has warned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over the
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Natasha: Akpabio denies sexual harassment allegations
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has denied allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio denied the allegation on Wednesday
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Tinubu appoints Shettima’s aides for health, job creation
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr. Temitola Adekunle-Johnson as Special Adviser to the President on Job Creation & MSME and
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Tinubu presides over FEC meeting, honours Clark, Oyagbola
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, presided over the Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House, Abuja. Wednesday’s meeting is the fourth in
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JUST IN: Natasha shuns Senate probe hearing, formally presents petition against Akpabio at a plenary.
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, failed to appear before the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions on
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Anambra native doctors take oath to expel members involved in crime
In a bid to rid Anambra State of unethical practices, native doctors under the aegis of Odinala Orumba South have taken an oath
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‘Akpabio never touched her’ — Deputy Chief Whip dismisses Natasha’s harassment claims
The Deputy Chief Whip, Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, has dismissed the sexual harassment allegation Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan levied against the President of the Senate,
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Peter Obi attends launch of Chimamanda’s book in London
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi attended the launch of Chimamanda Adichie’s novel, Dream Count, over the weekend at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall
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Top 10 highest-paid CEOs in the world
The world’s highest paid CEOs are not just business leaders: they are visionaries shaping industries and driving massive financial growth. Their compensation, often
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BREAKING: Mudashiru Obasa returns as Lagos Assembly Speaker
Mudashiru Obasa has returned as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Obasa returned as the Speaker of the House after
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Fubara’s swift compliance with Supreme Court judgment hailed
HUMAN rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, Monday, hailed the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalaye Fubara, over swift obedience and compliance with Supreme Court judgment
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EPL: Fulham defend Bassey against online abuse after FA Cup win
Fulham have condemned the racist and homophobic abuse directed at their defender, Calvin Bassey, online after he scored in Sunday’s FA Cup victory
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BREAKING: Meranda re-elected as Lagos Assembly Deputy Speaker. Lagos lawmakers hail Meranda’s impact as Speaker
Mojisola Meranda has been reelected as the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Meranda, who just resigned on Monday afternoon
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Bauchi announces five-week school closure for Ramadan
The Bauchi State government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced the closure of all schools in the state in preparation for the
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China vows countermeasures against US new tariffs
China, on Friday, vowed to take “all necessary countermeasures” after US President, Donald Trump, said he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff
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Police hunt man for brutally kicking child in viral video
The Ogun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a man caught on camera kicking a young boy in a disturbing viral
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