Civil Society Condemns Senate Over Watered-Down Electoral Bill
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has expressed concern over the Senate’s passage of a watered-down version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, warning that the changes could undermine transparency, credibility, and public trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. Briefing Journalists in Abuja, Celestine Odo, Co-Convener of the Situation Room, […]
House Queries ₦14.3bn Finance Ministry 2026 Budget Over Capital Spending
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has queried the ₦14.325 billion proposed 2026 budget of the Federal Ministry of Finance over alleged discrepancies in its capital expenditure component. Lawmakers raised the concerns during a budget defence session at the National Assembly with the committee on Finance, questioning the structure of the capital vote and […]
Lawmakers Query ₦470m Foreign Travel Spending Despite Presidential Ban
By Oluwakemi Kindness Lawmakers in the House of Representatives have queried the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading (NBET) Plc over ₦470 million spe9nt on foreign travel and training in 2025, despite a presidential directive restricting overseas trips by government officials. The issue was raised on Thursday during the 2025 budget performance review of NBET by the […]
House Threatens Arrest Over ₦100bn FCT Area Council Audit Infractions
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has threatened to order the arrest of the chairmen of the six Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils and their Finance Directors over alleged financial infractions exceeding ₦100 billion. The threat followed the submission of an audit report by the Auditor-General for the FCT Area Councils to the […]
Kalu Condemns Fresh Killings in Kwara, Katsina, Benue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the recent killings in Kwara, Katsina and Benue states, describing the attacks as senseless, barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement on Thursday, Kalu expresses deep sorrow over the loss of lives and destruction of property caused by the violent incidents. […]
Adopt House Version of Electoral Amendment Bill – CNPP to Senate
By Chinedu Echianu The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called on the National Assembly’s Conference Committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026. A statement signed by CNPP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema on Thursday warns that failure to mandate electronic transmission of election […]
Minister Charges New Fire Officers on Proactive Disaster Management
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasised the need for proactive disaster management and improved emergency response across the country. Tunji-Ojo, handed down the charge as the Federal Fire Service (FFS) graduated its largest officer training cohort […]
CNS Spikers, Customs Shine on Day 3 of NVBF Super Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso CNS Spikers and Nigeria Customs Service delivered standout performances on Day 3 of the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Super Cup in Abuja, with both sides emerging victorious in thrilling five-set encounters that highlighted the growing intensity of the competition. CNS Spikers were pushed to the limit before securing a dramatic […]
NVBF Launches Anti-Doping Program, Plans League Testing
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has launched a comprehensive anti-doping education programme in Abuja and announced plans to introduce doping tests in the Premier League starting in 2026. The initiative, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, brought together players, coaches, and officials from over 10 clubs participating in the 2025 NVBF […]
FEMD, NEAR Foundation to Feed 300 FCT Families This Ramadan
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), in collaboration with the NEAR Foundation, has announced plans to distribute food items to 300 disaster-affected and vulnerable households across the FCT as part of its Ramadan outreach. Under the initiative, each selected household will receive food packages weighing 11 kilograms, aimed at easing […]