Falana Threatens Legal Action Over Judges’ Abuja Mansions
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has threatened to challenge the Federal Government in court over its decision to hand over newly built luxury houses to judges in Abuja’s Katampe district. Falana described the move as discriminatory and illegal, arguing that the government should not provide special housing benefits to one group of […]
Customs, Police Deepen Communication Partnership
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in strategic communication, public engagement and information sharing as part of efforts to enhance national security and improve public confidence in government institutions. The renewed commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the […]
Abbas Pledges Repeal of Obsolete Laws to Boost Business
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has pledged that the National Assembly will repeal obsolete laws that hinder businesses, as part of renewed efforts to improve Nigeria’s investment climate and drive economic growth. Speaking on Thursday at the Legislative Business Breakfast Meeting held at the National Assembly during the 2026 […]
First Lady Seeks Better Mental Health Support For Police Wives
By Oluwakemi Kindness First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for stronger health and mental wellness support for wives of police officers, describing their resilience and sacrifices as essential to the effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force. Represented by the wife of the Minister of Defence, Lilian Oghogho-Musa, at the opening of the three-day 2026 […]
Senate Confirms Fasina As Non-Career Ambassador
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate has confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a Non-Career Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, ending days of controversy over his nomination despite opposition from some lawmakers and civil society organisations. The confirmation followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which recommended Fasina’s […]
Court Forfeits ₦8.9bn Achimugu Assets To FG
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth about ₦8.9 billion linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie delivered the ruling after granting an application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which argued that the […]
POWA to Deepen Welfare Support for Police Families
By Oluwakemi Kindness The President, Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mutiat Disu, has pledged to expand welfare programmes for police families, with renewed focus on healthcare, education, mental wellness, economic empowerment, and support for widows and children of serving and fallen officers. Mutiat, who is the wife of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olutunji Disu, […]
Nigeria, Gambia Agree to Revive Joint Commission
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and The Gambia have agreed to revive the Nigeria-Gambia Joint Commission as both countries seek to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across key sectors. The agreement was reached during a bilateral meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and The Gambia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
Speaker’s Wife, PLAC Demand Women’s Seats Bill
By Oluwakemi Kindness The wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fatima Tajudeen Abbas, and the Executive Director of the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Clement Nwankwo, have urged the 10th National Assembly to pass the Constitution Alteration Bill creating Special Reserved Seats for Women, warning that failure to do so would […]
Uganda Discharges Last Ebola Patient
By Zainab Bakare Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital, leaving the country with no active confirmed cases and marking a major milestone in its fight against the deadly virus. Health authorities have now begun the mandatory 42-day countdown required before the country can officially be declared Ebola-free, provided no new infections are […]