Tinubu Seeks Senate Nod for Tegbe, Umar, Enikanolaiye
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested Senate confirmation for the nomination of Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of the Federal Republic, alongside Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The request, conveyed in a letter read during plenary by Senate President […]
17 Reps Members Defect To Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC)
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s political terrain is witnessing a major realignment as no fewer than 17 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), in a move that underscores shifting alliances ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defections were formally announced during […]
May Day: Foundation Demands Equal Pay, Safer Workplaces for Women
By: Chinedu Echianu As Nigeria marks International Workers’ Day 2026, calls are growing for urgent reforms to improve workers’ welfare, with a strong focus on gender equality. Founder of the Vivian Bello Foundation, Vivian Bello, says Nigerian workers remain the backbone of the nation’s economy, despite rising economic pressure and social challenges. In a solidarity […]
Supreme Court Ends PDP Faction Crisis — Wike
Supreme Court Voids ADC Status Quo Order in Leadership Case
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Supreme Court of Nigeria has set aside a “status quo ante bellum” order in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), ruling that such a directive cannot stand after proceedings have been concluded. In a lead judgment delivered by Mohammed Garba, the apex court held that preservative orders are […]
Back Tinubu in 2027, Wike Begs FCT Voters
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on residents of the FCT to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing ongoing infrastructure development across the territory as reason for his call. Wike made the appeal in Abuja Thursday, during a visit by the FCT Stakeholders Assembly […]
Reps Seek Longer SIM Reassignment Period
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Nigeria’s House of Representatives has called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the waiting period before inactive SIM cards are reassigned to new users, citing rising concerns over data security and fraud. The lawmakers are proposing a new timeline of up to 18 months, alongside stricter safeguards, to better align […]
Wike Hails New ECOWAS HQ as Beacon of Unity
By Sofiat Adenekan -Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the newly completed headquarters of the Economic Community of West African States in Abuja as a powerful symbol of unity, diplomacy, and regional advancement. Speaking at the official handover ceremony—through the Minister of State for the FCT, Mariam Mahmoud—Wike said […]
Navy Dismisses Rating Over Disobedience, AWOL
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigerian Navy has dismissed a rating, SMMEA UMA TU E5618, following confirmed violations of military regulations bordering on disobedience to lawful orders and absence without official leave (AWOL). In a statement released on its official platform, the Navy disclose that the personnel was found culpable after due disciplinary procedures were carried […]
Reps Approve $516m Loan for Sokoto–Badagry Highway
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Nigeria’s House of Representatives has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $516 million syndicated loan to fund key sections of the ambitious Sokoto–Badagry Superhighway. The approval followed the presentation of a report by the Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Aids, Loans and Debt Management, Abdullahi Rasheed, during plenary. […]