Politics

Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), alongside all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state. The decision was announced …

Four state governors have granted pardons to over 120 inmates across various custodial centres in their states in the last three months. The pardon is part of ongoing efforts to …

Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has criticized the party’s federal lawmakers for failing to make any financial contributions since their election in 2023. Speaking at …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu threatened to sack the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, if the results of the upcoming FCT elections goes ‘too much in his favour’ and that …

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has blown hot over the killing of northern hunters in Uromi, Edo state, saying that the North has tolerated enough and will no longer condone …

President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he nearly abandoned his 2023 presidential ambition following a moment of doubt during the election campaign. “I almost dropped the idea of running for …

Politician, Shehu Sani, has raised alarm over the prevalence of prostate cancer amongst men in their 40s. Sani raised the alarm on his X handle. Read below…

  A recall process has been initiated against the senator representing Edo South senatorial district, Neda Imasuen by his constituents. The constituents of Edo South Senatorial District and the Human …

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Rivers State Chapter, has dismissed allegations by former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nweke, who claimed that the union was becoming politicized. In a statement …

Former Rivers State Head of Service, George Nwaeke, has denied claims by his wife, Florence, that he was kidnapped. Nwaeke stated that contrary to her assertion, he is safe in …

The House of Representatives has condemned the senseless killing of travellers in Uromi, Edo State and called on security agencies to bring the perpetrators to book. 16 travellers of northern …

The wife of the former Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Mrs Florence George Nwaeke, has alleged that her husband was coerced to organise a press statement in which he …

The governor of Bayelsa state, Duoye Diri, has banned the hosting of FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, in any part of the state. At a security press conference on Friday, March …

Suspended Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says the immediate-past Head of Service (Hos) of the State, Dr George Nweke, has been compromised and forced to tell lies against him. Fubara, …

Emmanuel Uduaghan, the husband of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has demanded a public apology from Ebonyi North Senator, Onyekachi Nwebonyi over his statement alleging that he married the suspended …

Former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has claimed that the fight between suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is about money …

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) of opposing President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State …

The United Kingdom has increased visa fees for students, tourists, and other travelers, a move that will affect Nigerians and other international applicants seeking entry into the country. According to …

Senator Natasha Warns INEC Against Delaying Service Of Recall Petition, Accuses Commission Of Sabotage The legal representatives of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, have accused …

President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to strengthen the leadership of River Basin Development Authorities under the Federal Ministry of Water Resources. At the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority, …

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of hunters allegedly intercepted by local vigilantes in Uromi, Esan North Local Government Area of Edo State. Expressing shock over the incident on …

Seyi Tinubu has denied making any statement about his father staying in office for eight years. A viral social media post claimed he said his father, President Tinubu, must be …

The World Bank said Nigeria needs between $10 and $15 million investment annually in its statistical system to outperform that of South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. This comes as …

Operatives of the Zamfara State Police Command on Thursday, March 27, repelled an attack by daredevil bandits in Keta town of Tsafe Local Government Area of the state. The Police …

King Charles was taken to hospital on Thursday,  Maech 27, after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment. Charles “required a short period of observation” before returning to Clarence House, Buckingham …

Gunmen have reportedly launched a deadly attack on mourners in Ruwi community, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State and killed ten persons. The mourners were said to have gathered at a …

  Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has assured President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that his second term is secure, despite opposition efforts to unseat him in the 2027 election. DailyTrust reports that …

Ukraine’s European allies say now is not the time for lifting sanctions on Russia, after Moscow said it would only agree to a US-brokered deal on ending fighting in the …

The United States has paused contributions to the World Trade Organization, three trade sources told Reuters, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration ramps up efforts to cut government spending. The …

A member of the US Congress, Danny Davis, has written to President Bola Tinubu, appealing that the Federal Government prioritize the need to quickly setup a Nigeria Consulate office in …

Actress, Regina Daniels, has taken to social media to gush about her husband. This comes after he took to his IG page to sing her praises. In her post, she …

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed for second reading a bill seeking to bar individuals above 60 years from contesting for the offices of President and Governor in Nigeria. …

The Federal government has expressed anger over the shooting of an Immigration officer by a Chinese businessman in Minna, Niger state, describing the incident as unacceptable. The government said it was a …

A bill seeking to strip Vice Presidents, Governors and Deputy Governors of immunity has passed second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill was one of the 42 considered …

Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that Vladimir Putin ‘will d!e soon’ amid unconfirmed reports that the Russian leader is battling poor health.  Zelensky made the claim during a sit-down …

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday received his Ghanaian counterpart, John Mahama, at the State House, Abuja. Mahama’s visit to the Presidential Villa is his first official coming since his …

The Senate has thrown out prayers contained in a motion seeking to rename the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters after the late Prof Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of …

A Constitution Amendment Bill seeking to return the Country to a Parliamentary System of Government has passed a second reading at the House of Representatives. The Minority Leader and Reps …

Reno Omokri has revealed why he is on a mission to destroy supporters of Peter Obi, known as the Obidient Movement. Speaking with News Central on Thursday, March 27, Omokri, …

Niger’s military ruler has been sworn in as the country’s president for a transitional period of five years. Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani has led the country since 2023, after he deposed …

Sudan’s army chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, declared Khartoum state “liberated” from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Wednesday, shortly after landing at the capital’s international airport for the first …

The Rivers State Government has suspended all political office holders and appointees across the state, effective immediately. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief of Staff to the Administrator …

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, on Wednesday, March 26, received the immediate past chairmen of the 23 Local Government Areas in the state. The embattled governor received them …

The Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri (Elem Kalabari) in Rivers State, Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo Asari, Dabaye Amakiri I, has been appointed as the President-General of the Supreme Council …

The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, 2025, as public holidays to mark the 2025 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this …

A bill seeking to strip the vice president, governors, and their deputies of constitutional immunity has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. The proposed amendment aims to …

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (rtd), has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) in the 23 local government areas to submit reports detailing the activities …

The Senate passed a bill on Wednesday, March 26, that mandates the compulsory registration of citizens, aiming to overhaul Nigeria’s identity management system. This move follows the repeal and reenactment …

Oby Ezekwesili,  a former minister of education, has reacted to the public apology made to her by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central had taken to X …

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, declared that he would ensure that former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, fails in his next push …