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...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja-
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...
Nigerian Army troops under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) successfully repelled a large-scale assault by Islamic State – West Africa Province (ISWAP) militants on Sept. 18, securing Banki in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State and Bula in Yobe. A senior military source at Army Headquarters told the News...
Nigeria’s economy showed notable momentum in the second quarter of 2025, with the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growing by 4.23% in real terms year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This development was detailed in the NBS’s Q2 2025 Gross Domestic Product...
Justice Abubakar Shani of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, has admitted additional exhibits in an ongoing ₦25 million legal battle over unpaid construction work at the Abuja Zoological Garden, popularly known as Treasure Island. The case, filed by Simitex Engineering Company Limited under suit number HCHC/CV/4160/2024,...
In a decisive move to curb rising insecurity, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has cleared the Kobi forest — a known hideout for kidnappers — as part of a broader strategy to enhance safety in vulnerable communities. During the clearance operation in Abuja on Monday, Director of Development...
By LAWRENCE OSHODI (Sports Correspondent) – To avoid further poor showing at the next World Athletics Championships scheduled to hold in Beijing, China, from 11th -19th September, 2027, the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), has been called upon to immediately swing into early preparations to bring more laurels to...
Ethical reorientation is critical to institutional growth and staff development. This is according to the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Barrister Oluwaseun Mayomi Faleye. Barrister Faleye spoke in his goodwill message to the Workshop on Ethical Reorientation organized by the Association of Senior...
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a passionate appeal to global communities, urging immediate action to end violence, mend divisions, and restore hope amid rising global instability. As world leaders convene in New York for the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Guterres warned that the...
New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has distanced itself from reports linking the party to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s plans to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), clarifying that the move is strictly a personal decision by the former presidential candidate and his Kwankwasiya Movement. The National Secretary of NNPP,...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York, United States, to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which is set to run from Monday, September 22 to Sunday, September 28, 2025. Attending on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Vice President...
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has declared that empowering women economically is one of the surest pathways to reducing poverty, achieving equity, and fostering lasting peace. The Minister made this assertion at an economic empowerment forum organised for women political leaders and economic experts, on the sidelines...
Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, is scheduled to administer the oath to 57 newly appointed Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) on Monday, September 29. The swearing-in ceremony is part of activities marking the official start of the Supreme Court’s 2025/2026 legal year and will take place...