61 opposition Reps back Ugochinyere for Minority Leader position
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja A major realignment has emerged within the House of Representatives as 61 out of 81 opposition lawmakers have overwhelmingly endorsed Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere as the Minority Leader-designate, setting the stage for what could become one of the most decisive leadership transitions in the 10th Assembly. The lawmakers, drawn from a […]
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‘Nigeria survived civil war, will defeat insurgency’, Jimoh Ibrahim tells ECOWAS envoys
The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, has assured ECOWAS countries that Nigeria will overcome its insurgency challenges.
US military says it has ‘defeated’ Iran missile, drone attacks in Gulf
The US military said Tuesday that it had “successfully defeated” a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks in the Gulf and conducted self-defense strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
APC chieftain calls for sweeping security reforms as Oyo abduction crisis deepens
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and security expert, Abayomi Nurain Mumuni, has called for an immediate review and reinforcement of Nigeria’s security architecture in response to the worsening security situation across the country.
2027: Babachir considers voting for Sowore, rules out APC, ADC, NDC
Asked whether he considered a potential Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket a viable alternative in 2027, Lawal said he was unimpressed by the major political options currently on the table.
Troops kill 50 terrorists, top ISWAP commander in north-east
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai has intensified operations in the North-East, neutralising more than 50 terrorists, including a top ISWAP commander, and arresting multiple collaborators across Borno.
Cancer researchers present advances and emerging treatments
Cancer researchers highlighted several treatment breakthroughs during their annual summit in Chicago that concluded Tuesday, including preliminary but encouraging data on potential benefits of weight loss medications.
Airtime lending: Why we suspended DEON Rules – FCCPC
By Innocent Anaba The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has explained why it suspended the implementation and enforcement of its controversial Digital, Electronic, Online or Non-Traditional Consumer Lending Regulations 2025 (DEON Regulations), a move that industry stakeholders say has paved the way for the restoration of airtime and data credit services across Nigeria’s […]
Brazil moves to limit abortion access for child rape victims
Brazilian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to make it tougher for underage victims of sexual violence to access abortion, in a lightning vote that followed less than two minutes of debate.
Nigeria vs Poland – date, time, venue and where to watch
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will continue preparations for future international competitions when they face Poland in an international friendly following their impressive Unity Cup triumph in London.
NIMC warns Nigerians against fake NIN correction portal
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has alerted Nigerians to a fraudulent social media post promoting a purported free portal for correcting National Identification Number (NIN) records.
