The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Lawal Pedro, SAN, has issued a strong caution to the National Assembly against enacting the proposed Central Gaming Bill, labeling it as unconstitutional and a direct violation of a subsisting Supreme Court judgment. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, the Attorney General described the bill—which […]
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will control 30 states across Nigeria by 2026. This projection is based on the number of opposition governors who, according to the Minister, have indicated an interest in defecting to the ruling party. Idris made the […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has presented cheques totaling 40,360,075.66 to the families and next of kin of 45 deceased police officers in Osun State. The presentation ceremony was held on Wednesday at the Osun State Police Command Headquarters in Osogbo. The cheques were presented on behalf of the IGP by […]
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed the growing concern over Nigeria potentially becoming a one-party state, asserting that a political party cannot simply “capture” a region through the defection of its leaders. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday, Obi was reacting to the recent defection of Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah and […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has again rejected a request by the Department of State Services (DSS) to tender unlisted exhibits in the ongoing trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki, for unlawful possession of arms. Justice Peter Odo Lifu, delivering his ruling on Wednesday, refused to admit bunches of […]
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has firmly rejected reports alleging that his administration is negotiating with the bandits terrorizing parts of the state. He made this declaration while inaugurating 100 additional members of the Community Watch Corps (C-Watch) in Katsina on Wednesday. Governor Radda stated that while his government is “always welcome[s] peace,” […]
The acting National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, has called upon all accredited individuals and media houses covering the upcoming Anambra State Governorship Election to execute their duties with the “utmost professionalism and sense of responsibility.” Speaking at the third quarterly consultative meeting with media executives in Abuja […]
Two members of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Musa Gude (representing Uke/Karshi) and Onarigu Kana (representing Udege/Loko), have officially defected from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made by the Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, during the House proceedings on a Monday in […]
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has been seen at the 1-54 London Art Fair, despite reports of him being unwell. A short video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday showed the ailing Minister in the company of two other people at the O’DA Art Gallery booth. […]
Senator Seriake Dickson, the former Governor of Bayelsa State, has openly condemned the recent defection of his successor, Governor Douye Diri, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to journalists in the Senate on Tuesday, Dickson described the move as “sad” and “ridiculous,” firmly declaring his unwavering loyalty […]
