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.
Armed men abduct six travellers on Makurdi-Naka road demand N100m ransom
The victims were reportedly travelling in a convoy when their vehicle was intercepted around Kula village, about 20 minutes’ drive from Makurdi.
Tudor says has ‘no time for excuses’ at Tottenham
Tottenham’s new interim manager Igor Tudor said on Tuesday that the club’s perilous position in the Premier League is unacceptable as he aims to ward off a relegation battle.
Senate probes causes of Singer Market fire outbreak in Kano
The Upper Chamber has directed the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, to assess the extent of the damage and urgently provide relief materials to affected traders.
Police foil alleged abduction, arrest four in Yobe
The Nigeria Police Force, Yobe Command, has arrested four suspects over alleged abduction and fraud and rescued a victim in Potiskum.
Umahi appoints Francis Nwaze as Senior Special Assistant on Media
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appointed Mr. Francis Nwaze as Senior Special Assistant on Media with immediate effect.
Police identify victim of cult killing in Bayelsa, launch manhunt
The Bayelsa State Police Command has identified the victim of a cult-related killing in the Yenegwe suburb of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, as Ebi Doudu, a 30-year-old man.
Nwifuru relaxes Amasiri curfew, orders prosecution of crisis suspects
Governor Francis Nwifuru has announced the relaxation of the curfew imposed on Amasiri community following the killing of four persons in Okporojo, Oso Edda, in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
Attempted Murder: Court adjourns trial of 20 tanker drivers to April 28
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama on Tuesday slated April 28 for continuation of the case of 20 tanker drivers facing trial for attempted murder.
Ebonyi raises alarm over neglected tropical diseases in rural communities
The Ebonyi State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma, has decried the continued neglect of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), onchocerciasis (river blindness), schistosomiasis, and soil-transmitted helminths in rural communities, warning that the conditions remain major barriers to education, productivity, and social inclusion.
AU summit prepare for 2026 Notable Africans event
Amb. Kingsley Amafibe, Project Director Africa for the 100 Most Notable Africans Leadership and Business Summit and Davdan Peace and Advocacy Foundation, engaged in strategic high-profile meetings during the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government. The discussions in Addis Ababa provided a key platform to connect with […]
