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Tinubu Appoints Governing Councils for 3 Federal Varsities, Names Chairpersons

Two months after sacking the Governing Council of the University of Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has appointed new council for the university, alongside the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and Nnamdi Azikiwe University,... Read more »
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Senate Unhappy with INEC Chairman’s Absence, Defers PSC Hearing

The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs suspended its planned investigative hearing with the Independent National Electoral Commission on Tuesday due to the absence of its national chairman, Professor Mahmood... Read more »

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Rights Violation: Court Orders El-Rufai to Pay N900m Compensation

A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has awarded N900 million in damages against former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and five others for violating the fundamental human rights of Adara... Read more »
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Reps Panel Queries FCT Minister Over Budget Neglect

The House of Representatives on Tuesday quizzed the FCT Minister of State, Mariya Bunkure for failing to defend the 2025 budget of area councils. Chairman, House Committee on Area Councils and Ancillary... Read more »
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NASS to Grill Rivers Administrator Over ₦1.48trn Budget

The Senate on Tuesday revealed that the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas and other key functionaries would defend the state’s 2025 budget before the Joint National Assembly... Read more »
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Aide Delivered $17.1m Cash to Emefiele, Witness Claims

A witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Tuesday alleged that $17.1 million was delivered in cash to the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele through... Read more »
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Kogi Workers Rejoice: Gov Ododo Revives Leave Bonus Payment

The Kogi State Head of Civil Service Dr Elijah Evinemi has expressed profound appreciation to His Excellency, Alhaji. Ahmed Ododo, for the prompt payment of the 2025 annual leave bonus to civil... Read more »
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Abiodun cautions children against bullying

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday, urged children to shun all forms of bullying and report the same to their teachers, guardians, trusted adults, as well as their parents, to promote... Read more »
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Uncompleted Building Collapses in Ikorodu, Several Feared Trapped

Many persons are feared trapped after an uncompleted storey building collapsed in Ikorodu, Lagos state today May 27. Facebook user, Rasheed Fatuga, who raised alarm over the incident on Facebook, said the... Read more »
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FG clears passport backlog, settles ₦28bn debt without extra budget

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has revealed that the Federal Government has successfully cleared more than 200,000 pending passport applications and paid off ₦28 billion in outstanding debt — all achieved... Read more »
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Governor Zulum Says Borno State Will Not Fall under Insurgent Control

Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Zulum, has assured that no local government in the state would be allowed to fall under insurgent control. Speaking to State House Correspondents after a closed session... Read more »
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Tinubu seeks NASS approval for $21.5bn loan, ₦758bn pension bond

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday transmitted three letters to the National Assembly requesting legislative approval for a new external borrowing plan amounting to over $21.5 billion, and a domestic bond issuance of... Read more »
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Fubara hails Rivers children, pledges commitment to youth development

Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has extended warm greetings and heartfelt wishes to children across the state in celebration of the 2025 Children’s Day. In his message to mark the occasion,... Read more »
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BREAKING: Three Deeper Life Members Reportedly Abducted in Ondo

Suspected kidnappers have reportedly abducted three members of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident was said to have occurred on Monday evening... Read more »
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Oyo Chieftaincy Bill: Group Appeals for Peace Among Ogbomoso Royal Houses

The Ogbomoso Torch Bearers, a respected socio-cultural group in Ogbomoso, have urged the Mogaji of the Soun Royal House, the princes of the Olugbon family, and other relevant parties to put an... Read more »
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FG’s Borrowing Plan: $21.5bn, Billions in Grants to Get NASS Nod

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the National Assembly (NASS) for $21.5 billion External Borrowing Plan for 2025-2026 as well as a $2 billion Foreign Currency Denominated Bond... Read more »
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Children’s Day: Every Child Deserves a Brighter Future – ThankGod Anago

In commemoration of this year’s Children’s Day, the Mayor of Awka North Local Government Area, Hon. ThankGod Chibuike Anago, joined millions across the globe in celebrating the importance and potential of children,... Read more »
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Tension in Enugu NUJ as Plot to Derail Elections Via Court Uncovered

Tension is brewing within the Enugu State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) following allegations of a fresh plot by non-members of the union and an ethnic champion to derail... Read more »
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NSIB Promises Final Report on Port Harcourt Helicopter Crash Before 2025 Ends

The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt Alex Badeh Jr, has disclosed that the final report on the helicopter crash that occurred in Port Harcourt on October 24,... Read more »
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Despite Closure, PDP Holds NEC Meeting

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is holding its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting today at the Legacy House, the party’s presidential campaign office in Maitama, Abuja. The meeting venue was changed... Read more »