In a dramatic turn following his exit from office, the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, is now the subject of a court-ordered arrest. The Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, issued the directive to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over alleged contempt of court. […]
The Senate chamber witnessed a moment of political drama on Wednesday following the defection of Senator Kelvin Chukwu from the Labour Party (LP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District, announced his decision during plenary, citing unresolved internal crises and factional disputes within the Labour Party […]
The Nigerian Army has deployed a full brigade, along with heavy military equipment, to various parts of Kwara South Senatorial District in a major operation aimed at flushing out kidnappers and restoring peace in the region. Troops have begun patrolling and combing through communities in Oke Ode and Babanla, both located in Ifelodun […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has emphasized the urgent need to establish a multi-level policing system in Nigeria, describing it as a critical step toward addressing the nation’s deepening security challenges. Abbas made the call on Wednesday during a public hearing on the Private Intelligence and Investigation Council Bill, […]
The House of Representatives is mobilizing Nigeria’s most influential petroleum industry stakeholders to engage in high-level dialogue aimed at shaping the future policy and operational framework of the nation’s downstream sector. The initiative, disclosed by Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, Chairman of the House Committee on Petroleum Downstream, centers around an upcoming “Downstream Week” gathering. […]
Billy Famous Adesuwa, the member representing Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode federal constituency in the House of Representatives, has strongly suggested that President Bola Tinubu’s failure to appoint and deploy ambassadors is a major factor contributing to the international allegations of “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. Speaking during a House deliberation on the floor regarding the allegation, which has […]
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State used the platform of the Bauchi State Economic and Investment Summit on Wednesday to urge President Bola Tinubu to focus on the development of Bauchi State and Northern Nigeria as part of his broader commitment to national growth. Speaking at the event, where President Tinubu was represented by Vice […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has voiced support for the controlled and regulated export of cannabis oil while maintaining its strong opposition to the substance’s consumption within Nigeria. Buba Marwa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, stated the agency’s position during a stakeholders’ workshop in Abuja organized by the Nigerian […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that there is no better time to invest in Nigeria than now, citing the country’s improving economic indicators and renewed government commitment to business-friendly reforms. Speaking on Wednesday at the maiden Bauchi Investment Summit held in Bauchi, the president—represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima said the federal government’s […]
A social media post by political commentator and author, Reno Omokri has ignited a fresh public debate over the true state of Nigeria’s economy, as he pointed to the reported swift sell-out of the high-end iPhone 17 Pro Max as evidence contradicting widespread hardship claims. In a direct challenge to those who assert that President […]
