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India Launches Strikes in Pakistan-Controlled Kashmir After Deadly Militant Attack

Tensions are rising in Kashmir after India launched strikes at Pakistan-controlled portions of the contested territory. Pakistan claims to have shot down two Indian planes. It follows the k!lling of dozens of... Read more »
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Delta Assembly Speaker, 21 Others Defect from PDP to APC

In a major political shift in Delta State, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Dennis Guwor, alongside 21 other lawmakers formerly with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially joined... Read more »
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Purposeful Representation: Sir Azuka Okwuosa’s Sacrosanct Mission In The Senate

PURPOSEFUL REPRESENTATION: SIR AZUKA OKWUOSA’S SACROSANCT MISSION IN THE SENATE The Hallowed Red Chambers of the National Assembly is not meant for the clueless who only desire the Senator title but whose... Read more »
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Okowa Denies Allegations of Returning N500bn to Delta State

The immediate-past Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has denied returning N500 billion to the state government as part of payment for the ongoing investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.... Read more »
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Bayelsa PDP caretaker committee plans to pursue reconciliation

The People’s Democratic Party caretaker committee in Bayelsa State has disclosed plans to begin reconciliation moves by setting up a reconciliation and disciplinary committee. The committee also plans to open a new... Read more »
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Student Loan Demand Soars: NELFUND Receives 1,800 Applications Daily

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, has disclosed that the Fund now receives an average of 1,800 student loan applications daily, following the impact of... Read more »
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Sustain reconciliation, avoid crusis, ex-LP gov aspirant urges Fubara

A former Labour Party Governorship Candidate in Bayelsa, Udengs Eradiri, has urged the suspended Governor of Rivers, Siminalayi Fubara, to shut his doors against those he called crisis merchants and step up... Read more »

Reps: Insurgents’ Drone, Sophisticated Weapon Use Poses New Challenge

Aggrieved members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, expressed grave concerns over the heinous crime being perpetuated by insurgents with sophisticated ammunition with the aid of foreigners in Borno and other... Read more »
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Kogi assembly threatens to arrest KOSSIPA boss

Our correspondent gathered that the embattled appointee of the state government for several months had failed to appear before the House Adhoc Standing Committee on Special Duties, Legislative Compliance, Government House Administration... Read more »
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Africa’s Future Prosperity Hinges on Secure Data Sharing, Says Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has emphasised that Africa’s economic prosperity hinges on the continent’s ability to share data lawfully and securely. He made this assertion at the opening ceremony of the Network... Read more »
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Nigerian Estate Surveyors Call for National Housing Policy to Ease Rent Burden

The Nigerian Institution of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) is calling for the establishment of a National Housing Policy to tackle issues of rising house rent, the trend of unoccupied buildings scattered... Read more »
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Marwa Bemoans Absence of Drug Control Committees in Several States

The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, has expressed concern over the failure of a majority of Nigerian states to establish functional State Drug... Read more »
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Tinubu Meets Delta Governor in Aso Rock

President Bola Tinubu met with Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. The governor arrived at the presidential premises around 3:45 p.m., coming alone, as... Read more »
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UCL: Dembele Cleared to Face Arsenal in Semi-Final Clash

Paris Saint-Germain have received a major boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg against Arsenal as forward Ousmane Dembele has been declared fit to play. Dembele, who scored the... Read more »
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Remo Rejects Ijebu State Proposal, Submits Separate Memorandum to NASS

The Remo Committee on State Creation, on Tuesday said that the committee with the support of Akarigbo of Remoland, Oba Babatunde Ajayi, submitted a different memorandum on creation of new state out... Read more »
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Tinubu’s Economic Reforms Already Yielding Positive Results – Umahi

The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reform policies are beginning to yield significant results. According to him, the bold decisions on subsidy removal... Read more »
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Poverty, Insecurity Blamed for 14.8 Million Nigerian Children Out of Schoo

The Federal Government has attributed the over 14.8 million of out-of-school children in Nigeria to factors such as poverty, insecurity, and cultural barriers, urging strong partnerships by stakeholders including development partners to... Read more »
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President Tinubu Submits ₦1.78 Trillion 2025 FCT Budget to House of Reps

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the 2025 Federal Capital Territory budget proposal to the House of Representatives. The president’s letter, read by Speaker Hon. Tajudeen Abbas at Tuesday’s plenary, proposes ₦1.78... Read more »
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ECOWAS Court Reaffirms Commitment to Justice and Human Rights in West Africa

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has reiterated its dedication to justice, accountability, and human rights protection across the West African sub-region.‎‎Speaking at the day 2 of sensitisation programme in Lagos, the Court’s... Read more »
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UBA Chairman, Tony Elumelu Honoured with Gabon’s Highest National Award

The President of the Republic of Gabon, His Excellency General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has bestowed the nation’s highest civilian honour on the Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc... Read more »