World Leaders Pressure Iran as Ceasefire Nears Collapse
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Global leaders have intensified pressure on Iran to de-escalate tensions and return to diplomacy, as a fragile Middle East ceasefire edges closer to breaking point. The renewed urgency follows a fresh exchange of fire between Iran and the United States near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. The situation […]
Former Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo Dumps ADC
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing evolving political realities and the need to realign his vision for governance. Gwarzo confirmed his exit in a letter dated May 1, 2026, addressed to the party chairman in Gwarzo Local Government Area, stating […]
Court Orders SERAP To Pay DSS Operatives ₦100m For Defamation
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, has ordered the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to pay ₦100 million in damages to two operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for defamation. Delivering judgment, Justice Halilu Yusuf held that the claimants—Sarah John and Gabriel Ogundele—successfully established that […]
NASS To Dispatch Joint Committee To South Africa Over Xenophobic Attack
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s National Assembly has moved decisively to address the growing wave of xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa. Announcing plans to send a high-level joint delegation on a fact-finding and diplomatic mission. The Senate resolved to constitute an ad hoc committee comprising members of both chambers of the National Assembly, led […]
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 […]
NILDS DG Suleiman Salutes Nigerian Workers, Hails Unsung Heroes of Growth
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abubakar O. Suleiman, has extended warm felicitations to Nigerian workers in celebration of Workers’ Day, commending their resilience and vital contributions to national development. In a goodwill message marking the annual celebration, Suleiman praised the dedication and patriotism of workers […]
Nigeria Chairs AU Peace, Sets Security Agenda
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has assumed the chairmanship of the African Union Peace and Security Council for May 2026, signaling a renewed push to address some of the continent’s most pressing security challenges. Announcing the development, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria said the country will leverage its extensive experience on the Council to […]
Sweden Tightens Citizenship Rules with Sweeping Reforms
By Zainab Bakare Sweden has approved sweeping reforms to its citizenship framework, tightening eligibility requirements for foreign nationals. The new rules are scheduled to take effect from June 6, 2026. Under the revised policy, the minimum residency requirement for citizenship will increase from five to eight years. Authorities say the change is intended to strengthen […]
Gov Yusuf Orders Probe into Alleged N1.5bn Salary Deductions
By Zainab Bakare Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has ordered a full investigation into the alleged deduction of N1.5 billion from workers’ salaries in the state. The directive was issued on Friday during the International Workers’ Day held at Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano. The governor said the probe would focus on allegations involving a […]