Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has disclosed that Pastor Tunde Bakare “dragged him” into politics. El-Rufai said Bakare took him to former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking with BBC Hausa on Thursday,... Read more »
In compliance with the amended constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023 (Amended), the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission has issued an order to transfer regulatory oversight of... Read more »
The Directorate of Mobilisation and Integration of the Labour Party (LP) has described former presidential spokesperson, Dr Doyin Okupe, who died recently, as a statesman, political strategist, and champion of national unity whose... Read more »
Abuja’s literary community was agog on Friday, March 7, 2025, as acclaimed author Mr David Nwokorie unveiled his latest book, Before the Next Move. The event attracted a distinguished audience, including Hon.... Read more »
Contractors handling various cargo survey projects for the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) have expressed dismay over the non-payment of their contract fees. The contractors, who were duly engaged after a competitive bidding process by... Read more »
Canadian Senator Salma Ataullahjan has expressed her support for Senator Natasha Akpoti in light of the sexual harassment allegations. It is important to note that the Nigerian Senate has imposed a six-month... Read more »
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu will appear before a new judge on March 21, 2025. AKELICIOUS learnt that Kanu will appear before Justice James Omotosho of... Read more »
Two federal judges have ordered United States President, Donald Trump’s administration to temporarily reinstate thousands of probationary federal workers who were recently fired across multiple agencies, AP reported. The rulings, issued Thursday,... Read more »
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission said it has received the updated voters register for the state from the Independent National Electoral Commission ahead of the August 9, 2025, local government elections.... Read more »
Passengers on an American Airlines flight were forced to stand on the wing of the plane at Denver International Airport as they evacuated the aircraft after one of its engines caught f!re... Read more »
President Bola Tinubu has raised concerns over Nigeria’s economic practices over the last fifty years, describing them as detrimental to the nation’s financial future. Speaking at the State House in Abuja during... Read more »
The African Institutes of Waste Management and Environmental Studies (AIWES) has commended an innovative project in Kaduna that utilizes 25,000 plastic bottles to build a four-room toilet. The registrar of AIWES, Dr.... Read more »
The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of Maiduguri Airport to international status, a move that ensures every geopolitical zone in Nigeria now boasts an international airpo Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser... Read more »
The Chiefs of Defence Staff of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have reaffirmed their commitment to ensure a more secured region. This renewed vow followed the activation of ECOWAS’... Read more »
President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reform legislation has moved forward in Nigeria’s legislative process following the House of Representatives’ adoption of the Finance Committee’s report yesterday. The four bills—Nigeria Tax Bill, Nigeria... Read more »
Leaders of the Benikrukru Community in Delta State’s Warri South West local government area reportedly face escalating threats from militant groups and individuals identifying with the Itsekiri ethnic nationality. The tensions appear... Read more »
Residents of New Kutunku in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT were thrown into confusion and disbelief last Saturday after a 31-year-old man, identified as Ajayi Nicholas, reportedly slumped and died in... Read more »
The South-South Zone of the Nigerian Political Science Association (NPSA) has issued a strong rebuke of national leadership, citing widespread misappropriation of funds that could have been directed toward critical infrastructure and... Read more »
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim has declared that the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) does not have the jurisdiction to intervene in the internal affairs of Nigeria’s Senate, particularly regarding the petition submitted by Senator Natasha... Read more »
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has extended an olive branch to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, urging her to apologise to the Senate as a pathway to reconsidering her six-month suspension. Speaking during Thursday’s plenary... Read more »