The Anambra State House of Assembly has suspended Bernard Udemezue, the member representing Ayamelum Constituency, for three months without pay. The suspension was announced by the House Committee on Rules, Business, Ethics, and Privileges, following allegations of misconduct, including inciting comments on social media and abuse of legislative privileges. Udemezue was accused of […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) chapter, has signaled its intention to fully participate in the proposed nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to implement long-standing agreements reached with the union. This development followed a congress and protest rally organized by the UNN chapter on the Nsukka campus, […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kwara State has achieved notable success in its efforts to combat drug trafficking, seizing 2.318 tons of cannabis with an estimated street value in billions of naira. The state commander, Hajia Fatima Popoola, disclosed this during a press conference held in Ilorin on Tuesday. The […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the immediate suspension of raw shea nut exports as part of his administration’s efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value chain and boost local industries. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed the directive on Tuesday after a briefing at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He […]
President Bola Tinubu has conveyed his distress over the recent derailment incident on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. In a statement shared on his X account, Tinubu revealed he is closely monitoring the situation despite being in Brazil. He extended his heartfelt prayers to the injured passengers, their families, and all those affected by […]
A protestor was taken into custody near the White House on Monday after setting fire to an American flag in opposition to President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at cracking down on flag desecration. The incident occurred hours after Trump signed the order, which directs the Justice Department to pursue legal action against individuals […]
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Bayo Ojulari, says Nigeria has achieved nearly 100 percent pipeline and terminal crude oil receipts, a milestone he attributed to the collaboration with the nation’s security forces and intelligence agencies. Ojulari disclosed this on Monday while speaking at the 2025 African […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially transmitted power to his deputy ahead of a one-month leave, in compliance with constitutional provisions. In a letter addressed to the Oyo State House of Assembly and read during Tuesday’s plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, Makinde announced that his leave will run from […]
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has hosted Nigerian Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, in what has been described as a symbolic meeting of cultural and intellectual minds. The encounter took place in Brasília and underscored the strengthening of Brazil–Africa ties through shared heritage and literature. During the visit, Soyinka presented President Lula with […]
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of shares valued at more than N5 billion linked to former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Major General Umar Mohammed, and businessman Kayode Oladipupupo Filani. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu delivered the ruling on Monday, granting the request of the Economic and […]
