Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas on Wednesday refuted claims that his move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was driven by financial inducements. He also…
Senegal Cabinet Approves Bill to Harsher Penalties for Same-Sex Relations and Child Sexual Abuse
Senegal’s government has approved a draft bill aimed at increasing penalties for same-sex relations and sexual abuse of children, moving the legislation to the National Assembly for consideration. The decision follows recent…
House of Representatives Apologises for Tear Gas Incident, Assures Review of Electoral Act Protest Measures
The House of Representatives has expressed regret over the use of tear gas against demonstrators at the National Assembly earlier this week, describing the incident as unfortunate and pledging to review the…
EFCC Releases El-Rufai as ICPC Rearrests Him Over Alleged Phone Interception Charges
Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai regained his freedom from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, only to be immediately taken into custody by operatives of the Independent Corrupt…
Civil Society Coalition Slams Tinubu’s Assent to Electoral Act 2026, Cites Transparency and Inclusion Concerns
A coalition of civic groups has faulted President Bola Tinubu for signing the newly passed Electoral Act 2026 into law, describing the development as a significant setback for efforts aimed at deepening…
Rivers State House of Assembly Suspends Impeachment Proceedings Against Governor Fubara, Deputy Odu
The Rivers State House of Assembly has suspended its impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, bringing a temporary pause to a political standoff that has gripped the…
Ex-South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Sentenced to Life for 2024 Martial Law Insurrection
A court in South Korea has handed former president Yoon Suk Yeol a life sentence after convicting him of orchestrating an insurrection through his 2024 declaration of martial law. The ruling, delivered…
Gunmen Assassinate Traditional Ruler in Ondo State
The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo community in Akure North Local Government Area. In a statement released…
Tinubu Signs Electoral Act Amendment as Opposition, Civil Groups Raise Alarm Over 2027
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, concluding weeks of legislative debate but igniting fresh controversy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The signing, held at the…
CJN Charges New Federal High Court Judges to Uphold Integrity and Strengthen Public Trust
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, has urged newly appointed judges of the Federal High Court to regard their elevation as a profound constitutional duty rather than a symbol…
Rainstorm Uproots Tree, Kills 11 and Destroys Vehicles in Enugu Community
A devastating rainstorm left Awhum community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State in mourning on Tuesday night after a massive tree was uprooted by strong winds, killing 11 people and…
Electoral Act Amendment Sparks Clash Over E-Transmission as Telcos Insist Nigeria Is Technically Ready
Despite ongoing controversy over electronic result transmission, President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment) into law, defending the decision as one rooted in safeguarding Nigeria’s democratic process rather than…
Eight African Migrants Deported from US Arrive in Cameroon Amid Controversy
Eight Africans, including five men and three women from Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Ethiopia, arrived in Cameroon on Monday after being expelled from the United States, highlighting the human impact of stricter…
Tinubu Orders Direct Remittance of Oil, Gas Revenues to Federation Account
President Bola Tinubu has issued a sweeping executive order directing that all oil and gas revenues be paid straight into the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), a decision the presidency says is…
PDP Alleges APC’s Electoral Bill Assent Signals Fear Ahead of 2027 Polls
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized the recent signing of the amended electoral bill, arguing that the move reflects the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s anxiety about the 2027 general…
PDP Chairmanship Candidate Withdraws for APC Rival in Bwari as Wike Brokers Deal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship candidate for the Bwari Area Council election, Julius Adamu, has withdrawn from the race and thrown his support behind All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua Musa,…
Tinubu Signs Re-Enacted Electoral Act 2026 into Law Amid Heated National Assembly Debates on Result Transmission
President Bola Tinubu has signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law, following its passage by the National Assembly after months of deliberation. The legislation sparked intense debate…
Suspected Toxic Gas Kills Scores at Plateau Mining Site
An unconfirmed number of miners have died following suspected toxic gas exposure at a mining site in Company Zurak, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. Local sources claim up to 37…
Six Travellers Abducted on Naka–Makurdi Road, Kidnappers Demand N100m
Suspected bandits have abducted six travellers, including four members of the Ansaarudeen Islamic Society, along the increasingly volatile Naka–Makurdi corridor in Benue State. The attack occurred near Kula village shortly after the…
3 Arrested in Benin City Over Cult-Related Killings.
Three suspected cultists have been arrested in connection with last Friday’s deadly cult clash in Benin City, following a joint security operation by the Edo State Special Security Squad (ESSS) and the…