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ASF France Reveals 82 Nigerian Women on Death Row, Calls for Moratorium
Human‑rights organization Avocats Sans Frontières (ASF) France has disclosed that 82 Nigerian women are currently on death row across the country, highlighting what the group describes as systemic gender disparities in the administration of capital punishment. The announcement was made during a capacity‑building workshop held in Abuja on December 3, 2025, as part of […]
APGA Chairman Backs Tinubu’s Call for State Police
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sly Ezeokenwa, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s call for the establishment of state police in Nigeria, describing it as a crucial step toward addressing the nation’s escalating insecurity. Speaking at a press briefing at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, Ezeokenwa […]
Akwa Ibom Lawmakers Reject Motion Banning Dog Meat Consumption
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly has rejected a motion seeking to ban the sale and consumption of dog meat across the state, following a brief but notable debate during Tuesday’s plenary session. The proposal, sponsored by Uduak Ekpoufot, member representing Etinan State Constituency, failed almost immediately after it was presented, as no […]
I’ll Only Defect to APC if Matawalle is Sacked, Says Gov Lawal
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has reportedly set the removal of Bello Mohammed Matawalle from his current federal position as the price for his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources say Lawal communicated his demand directly to the presidency during strategic discussions about his prospective switch […]
US Slams Visa Restrictions on Nigerians Accused of Violating Religious Freedom
The United States has announced a new round of visa restrictions targeting Nigerians deemed responsible for violating religious freedom, in what Washington describes as a firm response to rising attacks and persecution based on faith across parts of the country. The policy, announced by the US State Department, will apply to individuals who “knowingly […]
Senate Rejects “Bow and Go” as Rowdy Session Greets Screening of Ex-CDS Musa
A heated session erupted in the Senate on Wednesday after lawmakers firmly rejected an attempt to grant retired former Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, the traditional “bow and go” privilege during his screening as Minister of Defence. The tension began when Senator Sani Musa proposed that the nominee be allowed to skip detailed […]
Policeman, Scavenger Killed as Speeding Driver Loses Control in Lagos
A police officer and a scavenger were killed on Wednesday in a fatal road accident at Ilubirin inward Simpson, Lagos Island, prompting swift emergency response and an ongoing police investigation. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki. According to the agency, preliminary […]
Nigeria, Not America Is God’s Own Country, Says Senator Yari, Insists Only Nigerians Can Fix Nigeria
Former Governor of Zamfara State and serving senator, Abdulaziz Yari, has said that Nigeria is more deserving of the label “God’s own country” than the United States, insisting that the nation has survived multiple crises only through divine intervention and the resilience of its people. Speaking during an event where he addressed political leaders […]
ADC Confident of Victory as Governorship Candidate Bejide Declares Party Ready for Power
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Dare Bejide, has declared that the party is fully prepared to win the June 20, 2026 governorship election, expressing strong confidence that the ADC will form the next government in the state. Bejide, a former Nigerian High Commissioner to Canada, made the declaration on […]