BREAKING: Senate Confirms Bianca Ojukwu, Six Others as Ministers
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of all seven ministerial nominees of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This follows the screening of the nominees by the upper chamber on Wednesday. The…
Ex-INEC Chairman Jega Urges Tinubu’s Government to be Cautious With IMF, World Bank’s Advice
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has urged the Federal Government to exercise caution when considering recommendations from the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.…
Court Grants Abia Rep, Alex Ikwechegh ₦500k Bail After Pleading Not Guilty
A magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted a N500,000 bail to Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives. Ikwechegh was arraigned for allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver,…
Alli Champions Inclusive Electoral Reforms, Reaffirms NASS Commitment to Electoral Progress
Senator Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South), the Senate Committee Chairman on Electoral Matters, has called for inclusive electoral reforms to enhance Nigeria’s democratic process. This is contained in a statement signed…
Excitement as OYSIEC Chairman, Olagunju Becomes Mogaji of Opere Compound, Seeks Support of Family Members
Sons and Daughters of Opere Compound, Isale- Osi, Ibadan, family members, well-wishers among others converged on Monday to celebrate the historic installation of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Aare Isiaka…
Group Backs Former MKO Abiola’s Associate, Sukazeem For South West Develoment Commission Chairman, Writes Tinubu
An Ogun State-based socio-cultural organisation, OSM has written President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider the appointment of prominent elder statesman, Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem, popularly called Sukazeem for the Chairman, South-West…
JUST IN: Police Arrest House of Reps Member, Alexander Ikwegh For Assaulting Driver in Abuja
The FCT Police Command has arrested the lawmaker representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State in the House of Representatives, Hon. Alexander Ikwegh for allegedly assaulting a…
Nigerian Universities Face Fresh Lockdown as NASU, SSANU Declare Indefinite Nationwide Strike
The Joint Action Committee, JAC, of non-teaching staff unions in the universities, comprising the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian…
SERAP Drags INEC Chairman Before Court Over Failure to Prosecute Electoral Offenders
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a contempt lawsuit against Mahmood Yakubu, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). SERAP filed the suit against the INEC…
JUST IN: Canada Reduces Permanent Residency Application Slots For Nigerians, Others
The Canadian Government has announced measures to reduce permanent residency application slots for Nigerians and other foreigners coming to the country. This was announced by the country’s Minister of Immigration,…