Tinubu declines assent to NDLEA amendment Bill, cites transparency concerns
President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill 2025, citing constitutional and transparency concerns.
Gov Makinde renames Poly Ibadan after late Olunloyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has renamed the The Polytechnic, Ibadan after a late former governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo.
Reps move to investigate alleged police contract racketeering
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the alleged contract racketeering in the Nigerian Police amounting to billions of naira. The decision was taken after a motion of urgent national importance moved by the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia federal constituency, Abia, Rep. Ibe Osonwa during the plenary on Thursday in Abuja. Osonwa had raised concerns […]
INEC fixes August 16 for 16 bye-elections in 12 states, deploys 30,451 staff
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has fixed August 16 for the conduct of 16 constituency bye-elections in 12 states of the Federation.
Tinubu rejects NDLEA Amendment Bill
President Bola Tinubu has declined assent to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Amendment Bill, 2025, recently passed by the National Assembly.
Full list: Top scorers at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
As the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 gathers pace in the United States, experienced Argentine winger Ángel Di María has emerged as one of the tournament’s joint-top scorers.
16 killed, thousands of businesses destroyed after Kenya protests
There is deep resentment against President William Ruto, who came to power in 2022 promising rapid economic progress.
Kebbi Govt releases N422m for students’ registration fees
Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has released N422.1 million for the payment of the 2024/2025 academic session registration fees of 6,127 students of Kebbi indigene.
Senate confirms Tinubu’s nominees into boards of 4 Rivers agencies
The confirmation followed the presentation of the report on screening by the Committee on Emergency Rule in Rivers at plenary in Abuja.
India recovers data from black boxes after deadly plane crash
Indian investigators have successfully retrieved data from the black boxes of a Boeing plane, after it crashed in one of the deadliest air disasters in decades, the government said Thursday.
LG elections: Youth Party condemns LASIEC over alleged intimidation of candidates
Youth Party has accused commissioners of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) of intimidation and unprofessional conduct…
2027: Gov Radda dismisses rumour of VP ambition
Gov Dikko Radda of Katsina State has dismissed the rumour circulating on his alleged Vice Presidential ambition in 2027.
We’re ready to conduct outstanding by-elections, resume CVR nationwide – INEC
“I am glad to announce that the commission is now in a position to conduct the bye-elections and to resume CVR nationwide.
When culture meets cocktail: Johnny Drille, Lord’s Gin light up Trace live in Lagos
By Esther Onyegbula Nigerian soul star Johnny Drille took center stage at Terra Kulture on Friday night in an emotionally charged live performance that headlined the second 2025 edition of Trace Live, powered by Lord’s London Dry Gin. In what has become a trendsetting fusion of brand experience and live entertainment, the event, themed “Hard […]
Nigeria’s economy sustained by services sector – ICSAN
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, ICSAN, has attributed the steady growth of the Nigerian economy to the expanding services sector, particularly the financial and telecommunications industries. Outgoing President of the Institute, Mrs. Funmi Ekundayo, disclosed this during her valedictory media parley held in Lagos, as she formally concluded […]
Islamic New Year: Katsina gov declares Friday public holiday
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has declared Friday a public holiday to commemorate the Islamic New Year, 1447 AH.
