Police rescue 11 Ghanaians lured to Nigeria with Canada visa offer
The Ogun State Police Command has rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals allegedly held against their will in Sagamu, Ogun State, after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas in a suspected international fraud scheme involving about ₦50.27 million.
Reps probe SGF’s approval for lawmakers’ foreign trips
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Public Service Matters and Legislative Compliance to investigate a circular requiring the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to approve official foreign trips by National Assembly presiding officers, principal officers and members. The House also reaffirmed the constitutional independence of […]
NECA, SON reject proposed NAFDAC bill, warn of regulatory duplication
By Soni Daniel Employers’ body urges National Assembly to exclude tobacco products from legislation The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and industry operators have rejected aspects of the proposed Food, Medical Products and Related Products (Registration, Etc.) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could create regulatory conflicts, duplicate existing […]
Uduaghan’s remains arrive in Warri, as Oborevwori visits family
Obi, Ebie, Obaseki, Iyovwaye pay tributes to former Delta governor By Jimitota Onoyume WARRI — The remains of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, arrived in the state on Tuesday, as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, joined members of the deceased’s family to receive them at Osubi Airport in […]
2027: Wike’s political calculations have shaped Rivers politics — APC chieftain
Dike hails rapprochement with Fubara By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Princewill Dike, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the “political Chike Obi of Rivers State,” citing his political calculations, strategic manoeuvres and ability to win elections. Dike, a Port Harcourt-based […]
Presidential Panel submits National Policing Draft, 29 Amendment Bills to Justice Ministry
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — THE Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has concluded the drafting phase of its assignment and formally submitted the draft National Policing Bill (2026), alongside 29 consequential amendment bills, to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative review and validation. The submission was made on Monday, 19th October, […]
