Kaduna Targets Northern Nigeria’s Agricultural Hub
Governor Uba Sani has said his administration aims to position Kaduna State as the agricultural and livestock capital of Northern Nigeria through increased investment in farming and livestock development. The governor made the statement on Thursday during the launch of a livestock intervention programme benefiting 5,000 farmer cooperatives across the state’s 23 local government areas. […]
IGP Urges Court to Dismiss El-Rufai’s N1bn Rights Suit
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai is seeking N1 billion in damages against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital […]
Court Confused After Deceased Lawyer Listed in Case Appearance
A Magistrate Court in Port Harcourt was thrown into confusion on Wednesday after records showed that a lawyer who reportedly died in December 2025 had appeared in court proceedings a month later. The issue emerged when a case was called for hearing and the defendant informed the court that his counsel had passed away months […]
Three Senators Defect from PDP to APC in Senate
Fresh defections have further weakened the caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Nigerian Senate, as three lawmakers joined the ruling All Progressives Congress, citing internal crises within their former party. The senators—Amos Yunana (Adamawa North), Aminu Iya Abbas (Adamawa Central), and Ikra Aliyu Bilbis (Zamfara Central)—announced their defection in letters read during Wednesday’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
