Senate to Hold Emergency Session Over Election Results Transmission
Nigeria’s Senate is to convene an emergency plenary session on Tuesday following mounting public criticism over its recent decision on the electronic transmission of election results. The move comes after lawmakers passed amendments to the Electoral Act last week that critics say could weaken transparency in future elections. The amendments sparked widespread criticism from civil […]
Nasarawa LGA Secretary Sacked Over Social Media Posts
The Secretary to Keffi Local Government Council (LGC) in Nasarawa State, Ibrahim Bala, has been dismissed from his position over alleged unethical social media activity and disrespect to authority. The decision was announced by the Executive Chairman of the council, Idris Ahmed Damagani, in a letter signed by the Director of Administration, Usman Zubairu Egya. […]
Love On Board: Oshiomhole Didn’t Provide Explanations To Trending Video, Says Aide
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Senator representing the Edo North Senatorial district at the national assembly, Adams Oshiomhole has refuted issuing a statement alleging that the viral video in which he was seen massaging a lady’s foot in a private jet was AI-induced. Recall that a statement was attributed to the Senator and was circulated on […]
Ex-Bank MD, Robert Orya, Jailed 490 Years Over N2.4B Fraud
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice F.E. Messiri has convicted Robert Orya, the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), over a fraud to the tune of N2.4 billion. He was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment on each of the 49 counts, amounting to a […]
Reps summon FCT Councils over Alleged N100bn Financial Irregularities
Nigeria’s House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has summoned the chairmen and finance directors of the six Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Councils over alleged financial irregularities totalling more than N100 billion. The move follows the submission of an audit report by the Auditor-General for the FCT Area Councils, which highlighted widespread breaches of […]
Group Fumes Over Rejection Of Mandatory Transmission Of Election Results In Real-Time By Senate
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A group on the platform of Connected Advocacy – the South-south partner on the Youth Electoral Reform Project (YERP-Naija), has expressed its resentment on the decision by the national assembly to throw aside the Mandatory Transmission of Election Results in Real-Time, describing the act, a betrayal of Nigerians trust. The Executive Director, […]
EFCC Details N46.5m School Transfers as Yahaya Bello’s Trial Resumes
The trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, resumed on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) providing further details of alleged illicit financial transactions. Bello is facing a 19-count charge of money laundering involving a total of N80.2 billion. During Thursday’s proceedings, Prosecution […]
President Tinubu Condemns Kwara Attack, Promises Justice for Victims
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent deadly attack on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, describing the assailants’ actions as “cowardly and beastly” and promising swift military action. In a statement released on Thursday, President Tinubu said he met with Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to be […]
JAMB Opens Registration for 2026 UTME
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has opened registration for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the exam used by candidates seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria. Registration began on 26 January 2026 and will close on 28 February 2026. The board has advised candidates to complete their […]
World Bank Praises Nigeria’s Economic Reforms, Pledges Stronger Partnership
Nigeria has been recognised by the World Bank as a global reference point for credible and steady economic reforms, with the lender pledging deeper cooperation to support the country’s development agenda. The commendation came during a meeting at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, where President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima received […]