Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate, has criticised the National Assembly, saying it has failed to effectively perform its constitutional role as a check on the Executive arm of government. Speaking during an ...
A United Kingdom court has ordered the deportation of a Nigerian man, Qudus Ajeyemi, after he was convicted of attempted rape and sexual assault in Hull, England. Politics Nigeria reports that Ajeyemi, 27, was sentenced to five years and six ...
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the Senate, has broken her silence on the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, revealing that she never had access to the report that formed the basis of ...
Fred Agbedi, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its handling of security challenges across the nation, calling for his resignation. Speaking on behalf of opposition lawmakers during an interview on Channels ...
Nigeria’s healthcare sector is facing a deepening crisis as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says only about 55,000 doctors are currently practicing in the country despite a population of over 220 million people. The alarming disclosure has raised fresh concerns ...
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered its gantry prices for Automotive Gas Oil (diesel) and Aviation Turbine Kerosene (jet fuel). According to industry data, the refinery reduced the diesel gantry price by ₦100, dropping it from ₦1,700 per litre to ...
The National Assembly is expected to consider possible retaliatory measures against South Africa following ongoing anti-migrant hostilities targeting Nigerians and their businesses. The Federal Government made the disclosure on Wednesday night According to the government, the final decision on a ...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has defended the detention and prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, insisting that its actions are guided strictly by the law and not politics. The commission’s reaction followed ...
The remains of the late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, have arrived in Arochukwu, Abia State, ahead of burial. His body was received by his close friend and colleague, IK Ogbonna, alongside family members, friends, and other entertainment industry associates ahead ...
Lawyer and public affairs analyst Kenneth Okonkwo has officially responded to the pre-action demand letter sent by his former ally and presidential candidate, Peter Obi. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that Obi had on June 9, threatened a ₦5 billion defamation lawsuit ...
Former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has reacted to her acquittal by a United Kingdom court, declaring that the conclusion of her legal ordeal is not the final chapter of her story. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that a jury ...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognised Professor Sadiq Abubakar Gombe as the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the party’s leadership dispute. The development marks a major turning point ...
The Federal Government has assured that it will continue providing strategic direction to sub-national governments to drive tourism development and broader economic growth across Nigeria. Vice President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at the Sub-National ...
Former Kano State Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has petitioned the Kano State Commissioner of Police, accusing the Director General of Media and Publicity to the Governor, Sunusi Bature, of defamation. The petition, dated June 17, 2026, was submitted through ...
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal seeking the deregistration of the Action Peoples Party (APP), affirming the party’s constitutional status and clearing the way for its full participation in the 2027 general elections. The appeal was filed by Mr. ...
The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s future economic growth, competitiveness and public service delivery will largely depend on the country’s ability to leverage digital technology. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, stated this on ...
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retired), has said Nigeria could have achieved far more if citizens had shown greater patience with the military government of the late General Muhammadu Buhari. Abubakar made the remarks in Chapter 10 of ...
The Nigerian Government has officially launched a free TV platform for low income earners in the country, describing it as a major investment in the country’s future. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris said the launch marks ...
Paul Ibe, media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has criticised Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, over a recent judgment involving the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Ibe described Lifu as ...
The trial of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, was on Wednesday adjourned to October after a prosecution witness told the FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, that he paid between 50 and 60 percent of consultancy commissions earned ...