Drunk driver rams into another car in Lagos, injures 2 occupants
Men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, have rescued two critically injured victims—a female motorist and her male passenger, following a severe collision by an alleged drunk driver which occured along the Gbagada inward Oshodi corridor of Lagos State.
Senate amends notice period for 2027 polls over Ramadan concern
The Senate on Tuesday reconvened for an emergency plenary session and dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for rescission and recommittal of the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill, 2026, to enable the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to adjust its election timetable.
76 Oil Wells Saga: Cross River will no longer be cheated — Gov Otu
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu has vowed that the state will no longer tolerate injustices surrounding the disputed 76 oil wells, insisting that Cross River’s rights must be recognised, protected, and upheld. Otu made the declaration at Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar, during a reception following his recent engagements on […]
Nigeria urged to lead in enforcing ECOWAS Court judgments
By Innocent Anaba President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Ricardo Gonçalves, has called on the Nigerian government to take the lead in enforcing decisions of the regional court, warning that persistent non-compliance threatens the credibility of the Community legal system and the broader integration project in West Africa. Speaking at a bilateral meeting […]
Gas Master Plan: NNPC to boost supply by 1.8bcf/d in 2026
By Soni Daniel, Northern Regional Editor, & Obas Esiedesa Abuja: The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has disclosed plans to supply an additional 1.8 billion cubic feet of gas per day (bcf/d) in 2026 to meet rising demand in the domestic market. The company, which made this known at a media briefing with […]
Senate passes Electoral Act 2026 Bill after tense debate
The Senate has passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 after heated deliberations and a contentious debate over Clause 60, which triggered a rowdy session in the upper chamber.
