Senate Suspends Electoral Reform Bill Pending Further Review
Nigeria’s Senate has stepped down consideration of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Amendment) Bill 2025 after an extensive debate, saying more consultation and scrutiny are needed before proceeding. The bill seeks to repeal the Electoral Act 2022 and replace it with a new framework aimed at strengthening the country’s electoral system through technology-driven reforms and […]
PDP Convention: Court Reaffirms Order For Parties To Maintain Status Quo
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has reaffirmed that his order on maintaining status quo in respect of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention remains in force and must not be flouted by any of the parties involved in a suit on the convention. The judge insisted that no party […]
Colonel Randrianirina Sworn in as Madagascar’s President
Madagascar’s Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as the country’s new president, days after leading a military mutiny that forced former leader Andry Rajoelina to flee the capital. The 51-year-old army commander, known for his long-standing opposition to Rajoelina, took the presidential oath at a ceremony held on Friday at the Constitutional Court in […]
CBN, Bank of Angola Sign MoU to Deepen Financial, Technical Collaboration
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Bank of Angola have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing collaboration in central banking operations. The agreement was formalised on Thursday on the sidelines of the annual World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings in Washington DC. CBN Governor […]
Raila Odinga: The Unyielding Democrat Whose Battles Redefined Kenya’s Politics
KENYA, NAIROBI – Kenya’s long-serving opposition leader, Raila Amolo Odinga, who shaped the country’s multiparty democracy through decades of activism, political defiance, and near victories, has died at the State House in Nairobi, according to CNN. Odinga, born January 7, 1945, in Kisumu, was widely regarded as a fearless statesman who fought to dismantle Kenya’s […]
Edo Governor Appoints New Governing Council for Edo State Polytechnic
The Edo State Government has announced the appointment of a new Governing Council for Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve academic standards across tertiary institutions in the state. In a statement signed and Issued on Wednesday, the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, said the appointments […]
Trump Warns Israel Could Resume Gaza Offensive if Hamas Violates Ceasefire Deal
United States President Donald Trump has warned that Israel could resume its military operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to comply fully with the terms of the current ceasefire agreement. Speaking in a brief telephone interview with CNN on Wednesday, President Trump said he would “consider allowing” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to redeploy forces […]
Jonathan Criticises Governors for Abandoning Predecessors’ Projects
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has criticised the growing trend of state governors abandoning projects started by their predecessors, describing it as a major source of waste and inefficiency in governance. Jonathan made the remarks on Wednesday while commissioning the Best Western Plus Hotel in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He expressed regret that many of the […]
Mass Killing Of Christians Not Possible In Nigeria, Says Sani
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Secretary General of Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Mr. Anthony Sani, with details information, has objected to the claim by the American Government, that there was mass killing of christians in Nigeria. Sani, in a statement, said it was not possible to have Christian genocide in the country, quoting some instances where […]
Customs Officer Found Dead in Hotel Room After Lodging With 3 Women
A Customs officer, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs (ASC) Lawal Tukur, has been found dead in a hotel room in Katsina metropolis. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Oct. 15 at Murjani Hotel, Katsina, where the deceased had lodged. According to reports, hotel staff discovered the officer lying lifeless in his […]