EFCC Seeks Stronger CBN, Immigration Partnership in Ilorin
The Ilorin Zonal Director of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Victoria Ugo-Ali, has called for stronger collaboration with key government agencies to combat the dollarisation of Nigeria’s economy and illegal mining activities. Ugo-Ali made the appeal on Tuesday during separate courtesy visits to the Ilorin branch of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the […]
BREAKING…..Reps Criminalise Dual Party Membership in Electoral Act
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has amended the country’s electoral law to criminalise dual membership of political parties, introducing penalties that include a ₦10 million fine and up to two years in prison for offenders. The amendment was approved during Wednesday’s plenary session as lawmakers moved to tighten rules governing party affiliation within the electoral system. […]
Defence Minister Orders Service Chiefs to Review Northern Operations
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has directed the country’s service chiefs to visit the North-West and North-East regions to reassess and strengthen ongoing military operations amid rising insecurity. The directive was issued on Wednesday during a meeting with the service chiefs at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Abuja. The meeting was convened to […]
Cynosure Denies Role in Socialite Jessica Elena’s Death
Cynosure Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Hospital has denied involvement in the death of Nigerian socialite Jessica Elena, following reports linking the facility to complications from a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedure. The controversy arose after a video circulated online showing a woman, believed to be Jessica Elena, lying on a hospital bed in visible distress while […]
Obi Cubana Backs Tinubu Through City Boy Youth Initiative
Prominent businessman Obi Cubana has announced his support for President Bola Tinubu, advocating for the president’s re-election through the newly launched City Boy Movement, a youth-focused platform aimed at education, empowerment, and national development. Cubana made the declaration during a meeting with the Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, emphasizing that the movement is not […]
Peter Obi Urges Equal Opportunities for Women to Boost Development
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for greater access to education, finance, and leadership opportunities for women, saying such measures are key to societal and economic progress. Obi made the remarks on Tuesday in Banjul, The Gambia, while speaking at the REFELA National Conference, themed “Accelerating Representation, Safeguarding, and Strengthening Women’s Rights.” […]
NANNM Condemns Alleged Assault on Nurse at UMTH
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has condemned the alleged physical assault of nursing officer Hafsat Ibrahim Musa by a serving soldier at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital in Borno State. According to a petition dated March 2, 2026, addressed to the hospital’s Chief Medical Director, the incident reportedly occurred on February […]
Senate Suspends Plenary to Honour Late Senator Mpigi
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday suspended plenary in honour of late Senator Barinada Mpigi, who represented Rivers South East Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. Mpigi died on February 19, 2026, at the age of 64 after a prolonged illness. The decision followed a motion moved by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who described the […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Taiwo Oyedele as Finance Minister
President Bola Tinubu has asked the Nigerian Senate to confirm Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance. The request was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said the nomination was made in accordance with Section 147(2) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. “In […]
Akpabio Urges Senate to Focus on Nigerians’ Needs
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday urged lawmakers to prioritize legislation that addresses the needs of Nigerians as the Senate resumed plenary after a short recess. Welcoming senators back at the Nigerian Senate, Akpabio said the chamber must remain focused on providing solutions to national challenges and fulfilling its mandate of representation. “The […]
