The senator argued that the National Assembly was often unfairly singled out for criticism over official benefits available to public office holders.

…Reiterates NASS’ commitment to Strengthening Democratic Practice in Nigeria Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, PhD, CFR has said that Nigeria’s democratic institutions are growing stronger despite economic pressures, security concerns, and political contests that have tested the nation over the past 27 years. Delivering his message during the […]

It has since deployed troops to the country and announced a renewed focus on combatting Islamic State-linked militants in the region.

“The delay was caused by a combination of logistical and operational challenges, notably the direct result of a devastating motor accident on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, which tragically claimed the lives of three of our dedicated personnel who were transporting sensitive examination materials interstate,” the statement read.

“I am proud to be where I am today, proud to wear the green and white. I am grateful to everyone, including the coach who called me up to the team for the first time. I have no regrets choosing Nigeria.”

“The instant suit was filed to circumvent the laid-down procedure by law regarding death that happened in suspicious circumstances”

The labour centres issued the warning during a joint media briefing on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja ABUJA — The House of Representatives has begun legislative action to repeal the Statistics Act, 2007 and replace it with a new legal framework designed to modernise Nigeria’s statistical system for the digital era. Speaking at a public hearing on the Statistics Bill, 2025, at the National Assembly on Monday, […]

By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Kebbi State Branch, Aminu Hassan, has dismissed allegations of widespread corruption within Nigeria’s judiciary. Hassan spoke on the sidelines of the flag-off of the Equity Bar Law Week in Birnin Kebbi, where he addressed concerns often raised by members […]

Ghana have failed to replicate such fine form since 2010. The Black Stars exited at the group stage in both 2014 and 2022, while missing the 2018 tournament entirely.

A one-storey commercial building containing eight shops at Ikenga Ogidi, near the Building Materials International Market along the Onitsha–Enugu Expressway in Anambra State, has collapsed following heavy rainfall.

By Bayo Wahab The Ogun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Solomon Olamilekan, has congratulated Alhaji Kamorudeen Yusuf Olawale, Personal Assistant on Special Duties to President Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message on Monday, Olamilekan described Yusuf better known as Kamosky as a dependable administrator and […]

Bubble Up, the lemon-lime brand with more than a century of global heritage, has launched a new range of cans in Nigeria through Planet Bottling Company (PBC). The launch introduces four SKUs, Lemon Lime, Bitter Lemon, Tonic, and Soda Water, in sleek can formats built for social occasions, gatherings, and the modern party lifestyle. With […]

​The Itsekiri ethnic nationality has threatened to shut down the Chevron Nigeria Limited Tank Farm in Ugborodo, Warri South-West Local Government Area, as well as the company’s Dibi and Olero Flow Stations in Warri North Local Government Area, within the next 24 hours. Other critical facilities in their domain facing imminent shutdown by angry Itsekiri […]

Oyo government has demolished a three-bedroom bungalow in the Lako community, Aiyegun–Anaye Road axis of Ibadan