NDC Aspirant Denies Fraud Claims Against Peter Obi
A House of Representatives aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Obunike Ohaegbu, popularly known as Nwa Miss, has denied allegations linking him to claims that Peter Obi defrauded aspirants during the party’s primary elections. The controversy followed comments by Nollywood actor and politician Kenneth Okonkwo during an interview on Channels Television, where he accused […]
Senate Passes MSME Financing Bill
The Senate on Wednesday approved the Factoring Assignment and Receivables Financing Bill, 2026, concurring with the House of Representatives on legislation designed to improve access to funding for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The bill seeks to establish a legal and regulatory framework for debt factoring, a financing arrangement that allows businesses to convert […]
BREAKING….. Fire Outbreak Sparks Panic at National Assembly
Panic broke out at the National Assembly on Wednesday following a fire incident in the Senate wing of the complex. The fire reportedly occurred at Hearing Room 107 shortly after the Senate Committee on the Niger Delta Development Commission concluded the screening of Dr. Zainab Marwa, a nominee for the North-East representative position on the […]
INEC Warns Court Rulings May Affect 2027 Election Plans
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that recent court judgments affecting parts of its timetable for the 2027 general election could disrupt preparations for the polls if appellate courts do not provide urgent clarification. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, raised the concern on Tuesday during the commission’s second quarterly consultative meeting with political […]
IGP Urges Police Chiefs to Tackle Rising Insecurity
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to adopt proactive and intelligence-driven strategies in tackling the country’s growing security challenges. Disu gave the directive during the monthly conference with senior police officers held on Tuesday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting […]
IPAC Faults Conduct of 2027 Party Primaries
The Inter-Party Advisory Council has described the recently concluded party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections as flawed, citing legal and operational challenges in the nomination process. IPAC National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, made the remarks on Tuesday during the Independent National Electoral Commission’s second quarterly consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja. Dantalle […]
Reps Summon Service Chiefs Over Rising Insecurity
The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned Nigeria’s service chiefs and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to appear before lawmakers over the worsening security situation across the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Sulaiman Gumi, who represents the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, during plenary. […]
NAF Intensifies Search for Abducted Oyo Pupils
The Nigerian Air Force has continued aerial surveillance operations to support efforts to rescue pupils and teachers abducted from communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The development was disclosed in a statement by NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame following a courtesy visit by representatives of the Chief of the Air Staff, […]
Sultan Urges New Sokoto Title Holders to Serve With Integrity
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged newly turbaned title holders in the Sultanate to uphold integrity, accountability and dedication in serving their communities. The Sultan, who is also President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, gave the charge during a turbaning ceremony held at his palace in Sokoto on Saturday, […]
EFCC Arraigns Couple Over Alleged N1.09bn Contract Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a self-acclaimed native doctor, Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, and his wife, Awolegan Omolola Omotola, over an alleged N1.09 billi
