SERAP Rejects Court Ruling, Moves to Appeal N100m Defamation Damages
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has rejected a Federal Capital Territory High Court judgment ordering it to pay N100 million in damages to officials of the Department of State Services over alleged defamation, describing the ruling as flawed and a threat to civic space. Justice Yusuf Halilu of the FCT High Court in Abuja […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation for Ministerial, NMDPRA Appointments
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to confirm Engr. Joseph Tegbe as a minister and Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State. The President also requested approval for the appointment of Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The nominations were conveyed in separate […]
Three Senators Defect Amid Party Crises, Realignments
Three senators have defected from their respective parties, citing persistent internal crises and leadership disputes. Victor Umeh and Enyinnaya Abaribe both resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Rufai Hanga left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Umeh joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Abaribe moved to the Labour Party (LP), and Hanga also […]
Oshiomhole Urges Action Against SA Firms Over Xenophobic Attacks
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called on the Federal Government to take retaliatory measures against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following reported attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking during plenary on Tuesday, Oshiomhole urged authorities to consider revoking the operating licences of companies such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group, citing what he described […]
Rhodes-Vivour Reaffirms ADC Membership Amid Opposition Shifts
Former Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has reaffirmed his membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), despite ongoing defections and realignments within Nigeria’s opposition. In a statement released Tuesday, Rhodes-Vivour acknowledged the growing instability within opposition ranks, noting that some political figures have chosen to move to other platforms. “We are living through a […]
2027: Umahi Endorses Tinubu’s Second-Term Bid, Calls It ‘Victory Form’
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has signed the All Progressives Congress nomination form of President Bola Tinubu for a second term, describing it as a “victory form” and a signal of continued national development. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Francis Nwaze, Umahi said the endorsement reflects […]
Troops Arrest Herder Over Farm Destruction in Benue
Troops of Sector 1 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a herder over alleged destruction of farmland in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The development was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X, where he said the troops acted on a report from residents. According to him, the incident […]
TCN Announces Temporary Power Outage in Parts of Ibadan
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage affecting parts of Ibadan, Oyo State, due to scheduled maintenance at the Ayede Transmission Substation. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company said the outage followed the shutdown of a 100MVA 132/33kV transformer […]
Ibadan Council Warns Politicians Against Disrespecting Olubadan Stool
The Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) has cautioned politicians in Oyo State against actions and statements it described as disrespectful to the revered stool of the Olubadan of Ibadanland. The warning was issued on Monday by the council’s President-General, Ajeniyi Ajewole, in a statement released in Ibadan through its Publicity Secretary, Kola Olomide. Ajewole […]
Joao Pedro Apologises to Chelsea Fans After Forest Defeat
Joao Pedro has expressed disappointment following Chelsea’s 3-1 Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge, saying he feels sorry for the club’s supporters. Pedro scored Chelsea’s only goal in the match, but a brace from Taiwo Awoniyi and a strike by Igor Jesus secured victory for Forest. Speaking to Sky Sports after the […]
