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By John Alechenu ABUJA — A Labour Party (LP) aspirant for the Oju/Obi Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonah Ihie, has threatened to sue the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the alleged wrongful emergence of anot...
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Lagos State House of Assembly has endorsed the proposed establishment of state police, insisting that states should retain full authority over the administration of their police services to effectively address Nigeria’s security challenges. Speaking ...
* Bill empowers NAFDAC with advanced tracking technology Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate on Wednesday took a major step towards strengthening Nigeria’s war against counterfeit medicines by passing for
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to approve the proposed concession of the country’s 120 Federal Government Colleges to private individuals under a Public-Private Partnership, PPP,...
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The plenary proceedings in the House of Representatives turned rowdy on Wednesday following the disagreement among lawmakers over a motion seeking to summon President Bola Tinubu.
Kano APC has rejected allegations from Kwankwasiyya regarding defections, affirming that its members in Kumbotso LGA are united. The party emphasizes its stability and loyalty among its ranks.
* Awaits ICPC findings before taking legislative action Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The Senate on Wednesday stepped down a motion seeking a full-scale investigation into the controversial N1.303 billion budgetary
The Plateau State House of Assembly is advancing a bill to provide pensions for former lawmakers, which has sparked protests from the PDP. The bill aims to ensure retirement benefits for former Speakers and principal officers of the Assembly.
Nigeria's Attorney General Fagbemi is accused of misusing state power to target Rep member Amobi Ogah. The case has raised concerns after the abrupt transfer of the case file from the original judge.
…Tinubu orders continued evacuation of willing returnees …Evacuation is free, fully funded by FG — Foreign Affairs Ministry …Government documenting abandoned businesses for possible compensation claims By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Federal Government has assured Nigeri...
By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted two executive bills to the House of Representatives for consideration, including proposals to strengthen senior secondary education administration and reform Nigeria’s criminal justice system, while wi...
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dr. Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), representing the North-East geopolitical zone. Her confirmation followed the presentation and adopti...
A Kaduna entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against Sheikh Gumi and five others, alleging theft and unlawful detention. The case highlights ongoing tensions involving influential figures in the region.
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has inaugurated the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF) and appointed former Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, and former Chief of Defence Staff, retired Gen. Martin Luther Agwai, as ...
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the Senate the nomination of Lamido Yuguda for confirmation as Chairman of the Board read more Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Lamido Yuguda as AMCON Board Chairman
Tinubu, in the letter, said that the nomination was made in compliance with section 10(1)(a) of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2019, as amended. The post Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Yuguda as AMCON chairman appeared first on Vanguard News...
Tinubu said CSOs must move beyond being viewed solely as critics of government and become active partners in promoting sustainable development, good governance, poverty reduction and human capital development. The post Tinubu Urges CSOs To Prioritise Nigeria’s Interests, Reject...
INEC has officially recognized Major Agbo as the new National Chairman of the NNPP, resolving the party's leadership crisis. This recognition marks a significant step for the party's stability and future direction.
The lawmakers were engaged in a rowdy debate over whether President Bola Tinubu should be invited to address concerns about inadequate funding of government agencies and delays in implementing the 2025 budget. The post Reps in rowdy session over bid to summon Tinubu to explain po...
The House of Representatives experienced chaos after Speaker Tajudeen Abbas halted a motion to summon President Bola Tinubu. Concerns were raised regarding poor budget implementation and delays in fund releases to MDAs.
“EFCC failed to prove the truth in the said publication,” the judge ruled, holding that the post was unfair and used a "sensational headline." The post Court awards N10 million damages against EFCC for defaming ex-minister Olu Agunloye appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Kano State ADC leadership, under Musa Ungogo, had previously declared Mr Khalil the winner of the governorship primary after he defeated Ibrahim Ali-Amin. The post ‘Why ADC, Kano, is denying governorship ticket to primary winner’ appeared first on Premium Times Ni...
Tinubu ordered the ICPC to launch a comprehensive probe into the activities of the PFIPC and all matters connected to the controversy surrounding the agency. The post Senate Defers Action On PFIPC Pending ICPC Investigation appeared first on Channels Television.
President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that US forces would strike Iran "hard" in the coming night, after earlier declaring Washington's ceasefire with Iran over at a NATO summit in Ankara. The post Trump on Iran: ‘We’re gonna hit ’em hard tonight’ appear...
Detonation of dynamites in a part of Ogoni in Rivers State began today, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with tension in read more Tension in Ogoni area as detonation of expired bombs begins amidst objections from frightened community
The Senate on Wednesday turned down a motion seeking a legislative investigation into the controversial N1.3 billion budgetary allocation to read more Fake agency: Senate rejects motion to probe N1.3bn PFIPC budget allocation
Atiku Abubakar has opposed the ICPC investigation into the PFIPC scandal, calling for an independent review panel instead. His stance highlights concerns over the integrity of the current investigation process.
The ADC has opposed the ICPC investigation into the PFIPC scandal, calling for an independent judicial inquiry instead. They seek a credible investigation into the alleged budget insertions.
The Nigerian House of Representatives experienced a chaotic session while debating a motion to summon President Bola Tinubu over claims of inadequate funding for constituency projects. The uproar highlights tensions within the legislative body regarding accountability and governance.
The ADC criticized the government for being unable to conduct self-investigations due to ongoing scandals. They reiterated their call for an independent inquiry into the matter.