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Reprieve for Distillers: FG Backtracks, Orders Suspension of Sachet Alcohol Ban

In a major turn of events, the Federal Government on Wednesday directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC)...

US Legislators Propose Bill on Nigeria, Unveil Measure to Safeguard Christian Population

American congressional members have put forward fresh legislation on Tuesday designed to tackle religious intolerance in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for authorities there...

Marseille and Coach Roberto De Zerbi Agree to Mutual Separation After 5-0 Defeat to PSG

French club Marseille announced the mutual departure of head coach Roberto De Zerbi early Wednesday, shortly after a humiliating 5-0 loss to arch-rivals...

Ex-Police DIG Oyebade Advocates Hybrid System Amid Growing Calls for State Police

As the debate over State Police gathers fresh momentum, retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police ’Leye Oyebade has proposed a hybrid security framework. His...

TCN Unbundling, NISO Launch to Drive Transparency, Nation’s Grid Efficiency – NERC Boss Oseni

By Joycelyn Ellakeche Adah The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) Chairman, Dr. Musiliu Oseni, has said the unbundling of the Transmission Company of...

Battle Over Transparency: Senate, House of Reps Divided on Election Results Real-time Transmission

The Senate and the House of Representatives have disagreed over the contentious “real-time” clause in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026 already passed...

Nigeria Eyes 2026 for Strategic Sale of State Assets to Bolster Federal Revenue – Edun

Starting from 2026, the Federal Government plans to hand over several state-owned enterprises to private investors in strategic sales. Finance Minister Wale Edun...

Conditional Approval: Senate Finally Embraces Electronic Results

After previously rejecting the move, the upper chamber on Tuesday endorsed the electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 polls. This...

Electoral Act: Senate Names 12-Member Team to Harmonize Bill with House of Reps

In a move to resolve the recent controversy surrounding the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, the Senate has appointed a 12-member committee to reconcile...

Tempers Flare in Senate During High-Stakes Electoral Act Debate

The Senate descended into chaos during Tuesday’s plenary as lawmakers moved to adopt the minutes from the previous Wednesday. The tension began when...

Maureen Badejo Trial: Police Fail to Produce Popular UK Blogger in Court

Confusion and delays marked the scheduled court appearance of popular UK-based blogger Maureen Badejo on Monday, February 9. A legal team of eleven...

“We Will Overcome”: Tinubu Pledges End to Insecurity at NEC Meeting

President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating terrorism and banditry across the country. Characterizing the ongoing insecurity as “unacceptable” and contrary...

The Day in Pictures: Real-Time Results Demand: Peter Obi, Activists Converge at NASS

Civil society groups and citizens staged a peaceful protest in Abuja, demanding that Nigeria’s Electoral Act be amended to mandate real-time electronic upload...

Senate Wins Legal Battle as Appeal Court Affirms Natasha’s Suspension

The long-running “seat-gate” saga between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio reached a decisive turning point on Monday. The Court of...

Peter Obi, CSOs Protest at NASS, Demand Mandatory Real-Time Election Result Transmission

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Labour Party leader Peter Obi joined forces with civic advocacy groups on Monday to demand mandatory real-time...