In a decisive effort to clamp down on child sexual abuse, the Nigerian Senate has unanimously passed a resolution imposing life imprisonment on anyone convicted of defiling a minor, with no option for a fine. During a recent plenary session, Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasized the gravity of crimes...
Tom Chiahemen
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that he would use 20 days to show “social media presidents and Nigerians” what the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led administration has done in the educational sector in Abuja. Wike spoke during the commissioning the newly Provided Engineering...
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has scheduled October 30 for the formal arraignment of five individuals accused of cyberbullying Senator Shehu Buba Umar, who chairs the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence. The defendants were expected to enter their pleas on Tuesday. However, the proceeding was...
Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed the unwavering focus of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on building inclusive prosperity through enterprise-driven reforms in Nigeria. “We are building a nation where every Nigerian entrepreneur — from our cities to our rural communities — has access to the tools...
Senate on Tuesday has approved two significant bills earlier passed by the House of Representatives — the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill and the Dietitians Council of Nigeria (Establishment) Bill. During plenary, Senate Majority Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC–Ekiti), moved the motion for concurrence, which was...
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has struck out a suit filed by legal practitioner Victor Nwadike, challenging Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma over his alleged refusal to appoint the most senior High Court judge as the state’s Chief Judge. Presiding over the matter, Justice Mohammed Umar ruled on...
Senate has officially confirmed the appointment of Dr. Aminu Yusuf as Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), along with Kigbun Haruna and Tonga Bularafa as commissioners. Dr. Yusuf will represent Niger State on the commission’s board, while Haruna and Bularafa will serve as representatives of Nasarawa and Yobe...
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded a letter to the Senate seeking the confirmation of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. President spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Mr. Onanuga said Dr Doro’s...
More than 4.24 million Nigerians are currently living with blindness or some form of visual impairment, largely due to conditions that could be treated or entirely prevented, according to international NGO, Sightsavers. Speaking in Kano on Tuesday during the second day of a capacity-building workshop for journalists from the...
A Magistrate Court in Abakaliki has ordered the remand of Bishop Onyeagoziri Ndubueze in the Abakaliki Correctional Centre over serious allegations involving a 22-year-old female member of his congregation. Presiding over the matter on Tuesday, Chief Magistrate Nike Chima declined the bail request presented by Defence Counsel, Mr. Friday...
National Industrial Court sitting in Akure has begun hearing a ₦100 million lawsuit filed by a former Territory Manager of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr. Ntima Anya, who claims he was unlawfully and inhumanely dismissed by the multinational beverage giant. Anya, through his lawyer, Mr. Samuel Nmesi, opened his case...
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has issued a stern warning to those undermining Nigeria’s sovereignty, declaring that anyone acting against the unity of the nation will be considered an enemy of the state. Speaking on Tuesday at the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC) General Assembly, themed:...
Federal High Court sitting in Abakaliki has nullified the July 2024 local government elections in Ebonyi State, removing all 13 local government chairmen and 171 councillors from office over what it described as a violation of the Electoral Act. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Justice Hilary Oshomah ruled that the...
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has urged the United States not to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern over religious freedom, arguing that such a move would “hurt ongoing efforts” to promote dialogue, national healing, and interfaith understanding under the current Bola Tinubu...
Senate has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what it described as a landmark performance in tackling corruption and financial crimes across the country, particularly in 2024. During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers adopted a motion tabled by Senator Emmanuel Udende (APC–Benue), who highlighted the Commission’s achievements, including...
Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the cybercrime trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to November 24, following a disruption of court activities on Monday. The matter, originally slated for hearing that day, was affected after Justice Mohammed Umar was unable to sit due to a protest led by...
At least 35 people have lost their lives, and 46 others sustained serious injuries in a fuel tanker explosion on the Bida–Agaie highway at Essa village in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State. Confirming the incident on Tuesday in Minna, Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps...
House of Representatives, in a show of deep sympathy, observed a minute of silence on Tuesday in memory of Victor Moro and his young son, Abba Moro Jr.—the late son and grandson of Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro. The tribute came after a motion was moved by Rep....
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have both extended heartfelt birthday wishes to Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso as he turns 69 today, October 21, 2025. In a message released to commemorate the occasion, President Tinubu described Kwankwaso as a “valued friend and ally,” highlighting their...
Kaduna State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that Governor Uba Sani has repositioned the health sector in just over two years of his stewardship. Speaking during a courtesy call at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the NMA Chairman, Dr Hassan Bala Salihu, said that the Governor...