Tenure Elongation: Aiyedatiwa lobbies NASS members, engages SANs
Indications have emerged that the Ondo state governor, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commenced discreet moves to lobby the National Assembly members for the amendment of Section 183(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Fourth Alteration, No. 16) Act, 2017.
Senator Usman dismisses threat to re-election, touts achievements in Kaduna Central
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Senator Lawal Usman, representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, has dismissed threats by a group, Kaduna Central Movement for Development (KCMD), to work against his re-election in 2027, describing their claims as “laughable” and “infantile.” The KCMD had accused the senator of non-performance and failure to fulfill his campaign promises since his election […]
116 foreigners in Lagos seek Nigerian citizenship in one year — Govt
The Lagos State Government has disclosed that 116 foreign nationals applied for Nigerian citizenship or special immigrant status between May 2024 and May 2025, as part of an ongoing initiative to integrate eligible foreigners legally residing in the state.
Pro-Wike group lauds judiciary as member regains freedom
The pro-Wike political group, the New Associates in Bayelsa, has applauded the Judiciary for not yielding to intimidation in the case involving its member, Ms Awudumu Reigneth. Reacting to Reigneth’s release after meeting her bail conditions, the convener and lead of New Associates, Georger Turnah, commended the Judiciary for demonstrating its strong independence in the […]
Why we retained interest rate at 27.5% – CBN
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has retained the country’s benchmark interest rate at 27.50 per cent for the second consecutive time in 2025.
Flash floods in Lagos caused by high tidal levels, says environment commissioner
The Lagos State Government has attributed the recent flash floods in parts of the city to rising tidal levels from both the Atlantic Ocean and the Lagos Lagoon, rather than a failure of the drainage system.
