By Nefishetu Yakubu The Senate has called on Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning to expedite fund releases and activate emergency financing mechanisms for disease outbreak response. The lawmakers also urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, alongside Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC),Continue Reading
By Nefisetu Yakubu The Senate on Tuesday passed the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026 during plenary in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the passage of the bill followed a motion moved by the Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti Central)Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Senate has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to repeal the Nigerian Police Trust Fund Establishment Act 2019 as amended and enact the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, 2026. This followed the presentation of the general principles of the bill by leader of Senate Sen.OpeyemiContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The immediate past Chairman of Oriade LCDA, Lagos State, Mrs Ramotalahi Akinlola-Hassan, has rejected the alleged adoption of a consensus APC candidate in Amuwo-Odofin. Akinlola-Hassan, an APC chieftain and 2027 House of Representatives aspirant, stated her position in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Naomi Sharang A former Zamfara senator, Kabir Marafa, on Tuesday formally defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The development marks a significant shift in the North-West political landscape and is expected to boost the NDC’s growing influence in the region.Continue Reading
By Victor Adeoti The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council in Osun has clarified that its candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, was not responsible for the payment of half salaries to workers under the previous administration in the state. This is contained in a statement issued byContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu Mr Lawrence Okah, Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo, has challenged the jurisdiction of the State High Court in Benin to hear a suit questioning his emergence and tenure in office. The suit, marked No. B/228/26, was filed by a party member,Continue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The Edo Government on Monday distanced itself from alleged threats against opposition figures by one Emmanuel Eghogho, an aide to Gov. Monday Okpebholo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Eghogho, a Special Assistant and self-acclaimed hypeman to the governor, was captured in aContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The International President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Ityohegh, has condemned the recent wave of xenophobic attacks and intimidation against nationals of other African countries in South Africa. Ityohegh whose DNKI is into humanitarian activities, said this in a statement inContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Mr Gbenga Abiola, immediate past Vice Chairman of Agege LGA of Lagos State, on Sunday declared his intention to contest Agege Constituency I seat in the 2027 elections. Abiola, also a former Sole Administrator of the council, said he had been groomed to succeedContinue Reading
