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Just in: EFCC declares socialite Aisha Achimugu wanted over alleged money laundering

For her alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and money laundering, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) has declared businesswoman and socialite Aisha Achimugu...

Stakeholders react to bill barring politicians above 60 from presidential, governorship polls

A bill aiming to bar individuals above 60 years from running for president and governor in Nigeria has sparked intense debate after passing...

Sight moon for Eid El-Fitr celebration, Sultan tells Muslims

As Nigerian Muslim faithfuls prepare for the end of Ramadan, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for...

Just in: Reps backtrack on death penalty, immunity bills

In a stunning U-turn, the House of Representatives has reversed its stance on two bills that had passed their second reading just 24...

Just in: Senate throws out motion to rename INEC hq after Prof. Nwosu

The Senate has rejected a proposal to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters, Abuja, after the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, a...

CASER Calls on Justice Tsoho to Curb Misinformation, Defamatory Attacks on Judiciary via Social Media

The Citizens Advocacy for Social and Economic Rights (CASER) has condemned the baseless attacks on the judiciary’s reputation by unscrupulous litigants who use...

Motion to immortalize Prof. Nwosu “fails” in Senate

A motion to honour the late Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, the former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) who organized the landmark June...

Journalists assaulted, denied access to National Assembly – Order from above, says Sergeant-at-arms

A chaotic scene unfolded at the National Assembly on Wednesday as security agents allegedly blocked journalists from entering the complex, citing “order from...

Natasha slams INEC, argues petition falls short of necessary requirements

Barely a day after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) expressed concerns over the petition seeking her recall, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi...

Just in: New FCT CP Ajao Assumes Duty, Pledges Smart Security

The newly appointed Police Commissioner for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Mr. Saka Adewale Ajao, has officially taken office, vowing to...

Attack on Ezekwesili highlights troubling pattern in Nigerian Senate – Tietie

As the heated verbal exchange between Sen. Onyekachi Nwaebonyi and former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili continues to generate reactions, a socio-political critic...

PDP Govs take Tinubu, N’Assembly to Supreme Court over Fubara’s suspension

Governors of states governed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have instituted a suit at the Supreme Court, challenging the six-month suspension of...

Natasha’s suspension: Sen. Nwaebonyi, Ezekwesili Engage in Heated Exchange at Senate Committee Hearing

…you are a hooligan – Ezekwesili A Senate hearing on a fresh petition submitted by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against the Senate President Godswill...

Alleged N33.2bln fraud: Dasuki, others re-arraigned, case adjourned until July 1

The travails of the former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, appear to be far from over as he and three others...

Natasha’s recall petition runs into hitch as INEC cites missing contact details

The recall process of Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has encountered a significant obstacle after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) raised concerns over the...

Senate approves Prof. Ayogu as CBN board member

Prof. Melvin Ayogu’s appointment to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Board of Directors has been confirmed by the Senate, just 13 days...