Akpabio Orders Full Senate Attendance for State Police Vote

  

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on all senators to attend Wednesday’s plenary session as the National Assembly prepares to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across Nigeria.

 

Sowore Calls for Mass Mobilisation Against Tinubu’s Government

 African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called on Nigerians to rise against what he described as ‘this oppressive regime’.

 

BREAKING: Ex-Kebbi APC Chairman, Besse dies in bandits’ captivity

 A former chairman of the Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Muhammadu Besse, has died in bandits’ captivity.

 

Ekiti Guber: ‘They Owe Nigerians an Explanation’ — Abati on APC Chair Serving as ‘INEC Observer’

 Former presidential spokesperson and Arise TV anchor, Reuben Abati, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to explain to Nigerians why the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, allegedly served as the commission’s observer in the just concluded Ekiti State governorship election.

 

Senate Adjourns State Police Debate to Mourn Late Rep Yaya Tongo

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday suspended its emergency plenary session, halting deliberations on the much-anticipated State Police Bill, to honour the memory of Hon. Yaya Tongo, a member of the House of Representatives who recently passed away.

Two ‘ISWAP spies’ killed while crossing into Nigeria from Cameroon

 Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have killed two suspected ISWAP spies while attempting to cross into Nigeria from Cameroon through the border area in Borno state.

 

Burna Boy becomes African artiste with most Billboard Hot 100 entries

 Burna Boy, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, has made history, becoming the African artiste with the highest number of entries on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.

 

Sowore’s Arrest a National Disgrace — Timi Frank

Timi Frank, former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress, has demanded the immediate release of activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore.

 

Reps Minority Caucus Adopts Gbajabiamila’s Legacy as Opposition Benchmark

The Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Abdussamad Dasuki, has pledged to lead a principled opposition that prioritizes accountability, transparency, and good governance, stressing that the caucus will not oppose government policies merely for political reasons.

Eric Chelle Extends Super Eagles Deal, Takes Charge of Olympic Eagles

Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has signed a new contract that keeps him in charge of the senior national team while also handing him responsibility for the U-23 Olympic Eagles.

Why Nnamdi Kanu Sacked Ifeanyi Ejiofor as Counsel – Lawyer

Barrister Christopher Chidera, a member of Nnamdi Kanu’s defense team, has revealed why the IPOB leader dismissed Ifeanyi Ejiofor as his counsel during his terrorism trial.

Alia kicks as Ortom Vows to Expose Rot, Looting in Benue

Former Benue State governor Samuel Ortom has vowed to expose what he described as “rot and looting” in the administration of his successor, Governor Hyacinth Alia, escalating tensions between the two leaders.

Opposition Seeks Probe Into Borno’s ₦4bn ‘Phantom’ Rail Project

Residents and opposition parties in Borno State are demanding an independent investigation after a non-existent ₦4 billion railway project appeared in the state’s 2025 budget implementation report.

Former Ondo Lawmaker Sues IGP Over Alleged Arrest Before APC Primary

A former member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr. Ayodeji Arowele, has filed a lawsuit against the Inspector-General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force, challenging what he described as his unlawful arrest ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held last month.

Politics Won’t Stop Development Projects in FCT, Says Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents of Abuja that ongoing and planned development projects across the territory will not be halted or slowed by political activities as the 2027 general elections approach.