Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto has relaunched the Sokoto State Hisbah, inaugurating a new office and urging the organization to prioritize respect for human rights in […]
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Supreme Court Voids National Lottery Act, 2005
The Supreme Court has nullified the National Lottery Act, 2005, declaring it unconstitutional. Delivering a unanimous judgment on Friday, the apex court ruled that the […]
Federal Government Calls for Savings and Enhanced Fiscal Discipline
The federal government has urged all levels of government to embrace a culture of saving and implement stringent measures to enforce fiscal discipline. This call […]
Anambra State Closes Schools in Nnewi Amid Tensions Surrounding Senator Ubah’s Burial
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the closure of schools in Nnewi for a week in response to heightened security concerns surrounding the […]
Segun Sowunmi: PDP More Mature Than APC in Governance and Opposition Handling
Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has defended his party’s maturity in handling governance issues, stating that the PDP is far […]
Jigawa Tanker Explosion Claims 209 Lives, Panel Recommends Safety Measures
The October 14 tanker explosion in Majiya town, Jigawa State, has left a devastating toll, with 209 fatalities and 99 injured, according to the Jigawa […]
Senate Approves Tinubu’s $2.2 Billion Loan Request to Address 2024 Budget Deficit
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to secure a $2.2 billion loan to partially finance the ₦9.7 trillion budget deficit for the […]
House of Reps Orders N500bn Recapitalisation for DisCos, Moves to Address Power Sector Challenges
The House of Representatives has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) in Nigeria to undertake a recapitalisation of no less than ₦500 billion. This mandate is […]
Nigerian Governors Back Constitution Review and Education Reforms
Governors from Nigeria’s 36 states have pledged their support for the ongoing efforts by the National Assembly to amend the 1999 Constitution. This commitment was […]
Finnish-Nigerian Separatist Leader Simon Ekpa Arrested on Terrorism Charges
Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader Simon Ekpa has been arrested in Finland along with four other individuals on suspicion of involvement in terrorism-related activities, including incitement to […]