2027: Reps urge Nigerian Youths to shape democracy through active participation
By Gift ChapiOdekina, ABUJA The House of Representatives has urged Nigerian youths to take an active role in shaping the country’s democratic future by participating fully in the 2027 general elections. The lawmakers said the future of Nigeria’s democracy depends largely on the choices, conduct and engagement of young people, who constitute the largest voting […]
Troops raid suspected hideout in Lagos, arrest 24 foreign nationals
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have arrested 24 foreign nationals during a coordinated raid on a suspected hideout in Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Army said the operation was part of ongoing efforts to rid the 81 Division Area of Responsibility (AOR) of criminal elements, undocumented immigrants […]
UK minister urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over World Cup Falklands banner
“Politics needs to be separate from football. In fact, the World Cup has one of its central tenets that politics is separate from football,” he told BBC television.
Don’t send students away because of fees, NANS warns Federal University, Wukari
…Says anti-student policies won’t stay By Adesina Wahab The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has warned the management of Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State against sending students away from the campus or stopping them from registering for academic activities because of inability to pay tuition fees, saying that would amount to being insensitive to […]
PFIPC: Gbajabiamila drags Adeyemi to court, demands N15bn over bribery claims
In the suit, Gbajabiamila is seeking N10 billion as general damages, N5 billion as aggravated damages, N200 million as the cost of the action, and an order compelling Matthew to publish a full retraction and apology in five national newspapers.
US House backs amendment to withhold aid to Nigeria over ‘Christian persecution’
The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment to withhold 100 per cent of US assistance to Nigeria until the country meets specific conditions to address violence and protect Christian communities.
Appeal Court restores INEC’s timetable for 2027 elections
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Thursday, vacated the judgment that nullified the timelines the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) issued for the 2027 general elections.
Court to deliver judgment in Turaki-led PDP suit against INEC, others
The Federal High Court in Abuja will on Friday deliver judgment in a suit filed by Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the leadership of Mr Kabir Turaki, SAN.
Kano Hisbah bans commercial film distribution on phones at charging centres
Kano State Hisbah Board has banned commercial film distribution on phones, usually done at phone charging centres, in the 44 local government areas of the state, with immediate effect.
Why Chioma handles my finances – Davido
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his wife, Chioma Adeleke, now oversees his finances, describing himself as a “reckless spender.”
Defamation case: Court threatens to foreclose Sowore’s defence
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday threatened to foreclose the defence of Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, in the ongoing trial over alleged defamation.
