Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly has emphasized that it lacks the authority to alter or interpret Senate decisions regarding the controversial suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, a matter that has sparked significant public and legal debate. This clarification comes in response to media reports and a...
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Nigerian Army has successfully apprehended Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, alias “Gentle De Yahoo,” a high-ranking commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN). According to a military statement, the arrest took place during a joint operation with other security forces at...
Former Governor of Rivers State, Celestine Omehia, has urged Nigeria to embrace a decentralized governance model, granting states and regions greater authority over their resources and development. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Omehia introduced his upcoming book, _Restructuring Nigeria: A Path to Progress_, set for...
Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic, Bida, has indefinitely suspended the activities of the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Bida Chapter, citing heightened tensions and adverse security concerns. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the polytechnic’s Registrar, Mr. Hussaini Enagi, declared, “In view of the rising tension and prevailing...
…as Turaki debunks rape allegations, reels out Baffa’s history of fraud, falsehoods A Federal Capital Territory Upper Area Court sitting in Kado, Abuja has perpetually restrained one Hadiza Musa Baffa from claiming a former Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, is the biological...
In a bid to check the increasing rate of child theft and trafficking, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in partnership with the Children Re-Orientation, Peace and Development Initiative is to embark on a state-wide campaign to curb the menace in Akwa Ibom State. The Akwa Ibom State director of...
ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo Akwa Ibom Governor, Umo Eno has approved an upward review of the monthly allocation to Akwa Ibom State Judiciary and released N750m to settle accumulated debts owed over the years. The Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom State, Ekaette Fabian-Obot, disclosed this while declaring open the 2025/2026...
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has successfully positioned Kaduna State as a leading investment destination in Nigeria by its active participation at this year’s edition of Intra-Africa Trade Fair(IATF) which held at Algeria. The Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe who led a high-level delegation to IATF, said that Kaduna...
Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday initiated a lawsuit against politician Omoyele Sowore, Meta (Facebook) Inc., and X Corp, accusing them of cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu. Filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja under case number FHC/ABJ/CR/484/2025 by Mohammed Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecutions, the five-count charge alleges...
Supreme Court dismisses estate surveyor’s $1.25m claim against SDV Nigeria in Lagos property dispute
Supreme Court dismisses estate surveyor’s $1.25m claim against SDV Nigeria in Lagos property dispute
Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed an appeal by estate surveyor Philip Ojo against SDV Nigeria Limited and SCOA Nigeria Limited, upholding the Court of Appeal’s ruling in a dispute over a Lagos estate sale. In a unanimous decision led by Justice Obande Ogbuinya, the court found Ojo’s appeal...
Taraba State Government has launched an ambitious campaign to vaccinate 1.6 million children against Measles-Rubella, set to run from October 18–27, 2025. The initiative aims to bolster child health and curb vaccine-preventable diseases across the state. Chido Zakari, representing the Director of the Taraba State Primary Healthcare Development Agency...
.. Lists “X”, Meta Incorporation as defendants The Department of State Services (DSS), has filed a five- count charge against presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore over his comments on President Bola Tinubu. In the suit filed on Tuesday before a Federal High Court in...
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called on all FCT pilgrims to focus more on prayer, spiritual growth, and support for Nigeria’s peace and development during their pilgrimage. The Minister made this call at the pre-departure orientation programme for intending pilgrims embarking on the 2025 Easter pilgrimage...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his work vacation earlier than planned and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume his official duties. This is according to a statement from his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The announcement underscores Tinubu’s commitment to...
President of Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has proclaimed the end of Nigeria’s decades-long struggle with fuel shortages, marking a transformative milestone with the refinery’s first year of petrol production. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday to celebrate the 650,000 barrels-per-day facility’s anniversary, Dangote heralded...
Nigeria is grappling with an annual loss of $10 billion due to post-harvest inefficiencies, according to Sen. Abubakar Kyari, the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security. Speaking at the launch of the Green Legacy Rural Community Agriculture and Infrastructure Network (G.R.A.I.N) Pulse Centre in Kangire, Birnin-Kudu Local Government Area,...
Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, demanding resolution of critical labor issues or face a nationwide strike. The warning was outlined in a letter addressed to the Minister...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is set to launch a series of transformative infrastructure projects, including the construction of 12 new roads and solar lighting initiatives, starting Thursday, September 18, 2025. According to a statement issued on Monday by Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant...
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to establish a legal framework for the electronic transmission of election results from polling units ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba,...
Malala Fund has impacted over 26 million students globally through its education-focused initiatives in the 2024-2025 fiscal year, according to its latest annual report released on Monday. The organization invested $66.4 million, supporting 123 education champions, 65 girls’ program fellows, and various partners across six key countries: Nigeria, Pakistan,...