Former AGF, Lawyers Withdraw from Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Kanu Agabi (SAN), and other senior lawyers withdrew from representing detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, in his ongoing terrorism trial. On Thursday,Agabi, who has been leading Kanu’s defence, informed Justice James Omotosho that the legal team was stepping down following Kanu’s decision to take back control […]
Tinubu to Swear In Amupitan as New INEC Chairman
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu is set to formally swear in Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) this afternoon. The inauguration will take place at 12:00 noon inside the Council Chamber of the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to senior government officials familiar with […]
DG NILDS Felicitates Taliban of Ilorin Emirate at 78
By Chinedu Echianu The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has congratulated the former Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Professor Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem on the occasion of his 78th birthday. Professor Sulaiman’s message of felicitation was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Media […]
Kalu: Nigeria’s Energy and Creativity Reflect Africa’s Promise
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, says Nigeria’s energy and creativity are a reflection of Africa’s promising future. Kalu stated this on Wednesday when he received a delegation of young leaders from the Torchbearers of Liberty Fellowship on a courtesy visit to the National Assembly, Abuja. He cited a […]
Senate Passes Bill for Nigeria Mines Rangers Service
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Senate has passed a bill to establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service (NMRS) — a specialised security agency that will combat illegal and artisanal mining across the country, marking a major step in Nigeria’s efforts to secure its mineral resources and strengthen the extractive industry. The proposed law, sponsored by Senator […]
Tinubu Nominates Bernard Doro Minister, Forwards Name for Confirmation
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Bernard Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation. The nomination, announced Tuesday in a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, fills one of the vacant […]
NDLEA Launches Digital Portal for Drug Integrity Tests
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has unveiled a new digital system for drug integrity tests and visa clearance. This marks a major step in the agency’s drive to modernize its operations and improve public service delivery. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday at the launch, NDLEA Secretary, Shadrach Haruna described the […]
Customs Launches Digital System to Verify Vehicle Duty Payments
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Monday unveiled the Customs Verification Management System (CVMS) — a new digital platform that allows Nigerians to verify the clearance and duty payment status of imported vehicles within minutes, marking a major milestone in the agency’s drive toward full digital transformation. Unveiling the platform at the […]
Eight Arrested, Kanu’s Lawyer, Relative at #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest in Abuja
By: Aremu Toyeebaht Eight persons, including Kanu’s lawyer, Aloy Ejimakor, and his relative, Fineboy Kanu have been arrested in a fresh protest demanding the release of detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, on Monday. The demonstration, organized under the hashtag #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, was led by human rights activist and #RevolutionNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, who joined protesters marching […]
FRSC Launches Contactless Biometric System for Instant Driver’s Licence Issuance
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has launched a contactless biometric capture system for driver’s licence processing — a major step in Nigeria’s shift toward digital governance and improved public service delivery. The initiative, announced on Monday in Abuja during the flag-off of the 2025 Ember Months Road Safety Campaign, is aimed […]