NASS resumes, adjourns plenary in honour of late Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah
The National Assembly on Tuesday resumed plenary sessions after a two-month-long annual recess that began in late July. Senate President Godswill Akpabio and...
Updated: How Kanu slammed his lawyer, “browbeat”Justice Nyako to recuse herself from his trial
An unusual event occurred at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday when Justice Binta Nyako was “forced” to announce her withdrawal...
NAFDAC seizes N5bln flood-damaged drugs in Borno
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has carried out a thorough mop-up operation across multiple markets in Maiduguri,...
Just in: Justice Nyako recuses herself from Kanu’s trial
Justice Binta Nyako of a Federal High Court in Abuja has recused herself from Nnamdi Kanu’s trial following the defendant’s request in the...
UNGA yields fruitful results as Nigeria gets $320m investment boost
Nigeria has secured a major investment boost at the 79th United Nations General Assembly, as the US Chamber of Commerce has pledged $320...
Edo guber poll credible, say accredited observers
A coalition of 51 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)-accredited observers has given the Edo State governorship election a thumbs up, declaring it transparent,...
Just in: PDP rejects Edo governorship election results
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the Edo State Governorship election results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). During...
Court rejects suit to remove Ganduje as APC national chairman
The Federal High Court in Abuja’s Justice Inyang Ekwo has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to remove Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje from his position...
VP Shettima touches down in New York for 79th UN General Assembly
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The Vice President’s...
LUTH starts bone marrow transplant to cure sickle cell disease
The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), in conjunction with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria (SCFN), has initiated a world-class bone marrow transplantation programme...
Edo poll: INEC extends voting hours in areas with delayed start
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday extended voting hours in areas of Edo State where governorship election polls experienced delayed starts....
Edo poll: Police arrest suspected thugs, recover four guns in midnight raids
A wee hours raid spanning multiple locations ahead of the governorship election in Edo State on Saturday has busted two suspected political thugs,...
Abuja Court throws out suit seeking removal of 27 pro-Wike Rivers lawmakers
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to replace 27 Rivers State House of Assembly members who allegedly defected...
Edo poll: IGP orders 12-hour movement restriction on roads, waterways
To ensure a seamless Edo State governorship election, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has imposed a 12-hour movement restriction on all roads, waterways,...
Edo poll: Ex-Pres. Jonathan to INEC, security agencies: Be neutral
Ahead of Saturday’s Edo governorship election, former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged political stakeholders, including the electoral commission and security agencies, to maintain...
Tinubu’s China visit, a resounding success – Chinese Amb. to Nigeria
Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has described President Bola Tinubu’s visit to China as a resounding success, marked by significant milestones that...
