National Assembly has officially reopened the office of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, signaling her imminent return to legislative duties following a months-long suspension. On September 23, Mr. Alabi Adedeji, Deputy Director and Sergeant-at-Arms, formally removed the seal from the Kogi Central lawmaker’s office. In a video obtained by the News...
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Saudi Arabia’s highest religious authority, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz al-Sheikh, has died at the age of 82, marking the close of a significant chapter in the Kingdom’s religious leadership. The Royal Court announced his passing on Tuesday, describing him as a prominent scholar whose decades-long service deeply influenced Islamic...
Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the death of a young boy, allegedly beaten after being accused of harvesting cocoa pods without permission. In a statement released on Tuesday in Akure, Police spokesperson DSP Olushola Ayanlade revealed that the incident took...
In a scathing social media post that combined both well-wishing and blistering critique, former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried the state of Nigeria’s national priorities, following a birthday request made by First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu. “I join millions of Nigerians in...
Eleven years after the Nyanya twin bombings that killed many people and injured hundreds, justice is still pending for the victims and their families. The terrorism trial has been stalled by repeated adjournments and delays, raising concerns about Nigeria’s ability to deliver timely justice in terrorism cases. The devastating...
Niger Delta Youth Council of Nigeria (NDYCN) has thrown its weight behind the Dangote Refinery in the ongoing standoff involving the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN). In a press statement signed by the National...
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), has been hit by another wave of crisis with the President, Comrades Williams Akporeha, and the General Secretary, Afolabi Olawale, taking fresh swipe from Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD), just as the Branch stakeholders called for the duo’s immediate resignation...
In a major step toward strengthening food security, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has launched the distribution of 50,000 bags of assorted grains to vulnerable residents across the state. At the official flag-off ceremony held Monday in Damaturu, Governor Buni emphasized that the intervention aligns with the state...
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) kicks off today in New York, with a high-stakes General Debate drawing over 150 world leaders, amid ongoing global tensions and shifting power dynamics. The opening address will be delivered by U.S. President Donald Trump, marking a key moment...
In a sweeping rejection of international oversight, the military-led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic have announced their joint withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), declaring they no longer recognize its authority. In a strongly worded statement, the three Sahelian nations described the ICC as an...
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has assured Nigerians that the long-awaited amendment of the 1999 Constitution will be treated with the “diligence, fairness, and urgency” it deserves. Speaking on Monday during the National Public Hearing on the Constitution Review in Abuja, the Speaker pledged the House’s...
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed that political peace and stability have returned to the state, following his first official visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa since his reinstatement. Speaking with State House correspondents on Monday, Fubara stated clearly: > “Fubara and his principal are...
Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie earned global recognition with a 4th-place finish in the Women’s Yashin Trophy rankings, while England’s Hannah Hampton took home the prestigious goalkeeper award at the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris. Hampton, 24, was pivotal in England’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 victory, notably saving...
Kano State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced that 68 inmates successfully passed the 2025 National Examination Council (NECO) exams — a milestone seen as a major leap in the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals. This was disclosed on Monday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC...
Gombe State Government has issued a stern warning to parents and guardians to ensure their children are in school, or be ready to face legal consequences, including imprisonment. This was made clear by Babaji Babadidi, Chairman of the Gombe State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), during the official launch...
There is a growing conversation around a possible amendment to the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), and while every legislation should remain open to improvement, it is my considered opinion that this particular move is premature and ill-timed. The PIA, signed into law just in 2021, represents the most comprehensive...
In a stunning climax to an unforgettable season, France and Paris Saint-Germain winger Ousmane Dembélé has been named the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, edging out Spanish teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal for football’s most coveted individual honor. The glittering ceremony, held at the iconic Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, saw...
Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive verification of disputed and recently drilled crude oil and gas fields and wells across the Niger Delta region. Speaking to journalists in Asaba, the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Shehu, emphasized that the move is aimed...
Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged cybercrime charges after her legal team challenged the court’s jurisdiction. The high-profile case, involving accusations of spreading false information against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, could not...