ECOWAS Heads of Government Convene Summit in Abuja
The 68th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government kicked off on Sunday at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja, Nigeria.
BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in UK Hospital at 82
July 12, 2025
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away at the age of 82.
His death was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by his former spokesperson,...
Falana Urges Federal Government to Withdraw and Review Presidential Pardon
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Federal Government to immediately withdraw and review the list of 175 individuals recently recommended for presidential pardon by President Bola Tinubu.
NNPC Under Scrutiny as Auditor Flags £14 Million Spent on London Office
he Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is under intense scrutiny following revelations in the Auditor-General’s 2022 report that it allegedly failed to account for £14.3 million spent on its London office during the 2021 financial year.
Gov Sim Fubara Addresses Rivers People in Statewide Broadcast”
Port Harcourt, Sept. 19, 2025 — Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, on Friday addressed the people of the state in a televised statewide broadcast, reaffirming his commitment to peace, reconciliation, and development following the end of the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state.
PDP National Convention in Limbo as Court Reaffirms Order to Maintain Status Quo
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has reaffirmed that his earlier order directing all parties to maintain the status quo regarding the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention remains binding and must not be violated.
NMDPRA Staff Drag PENGASSAN to Court Over Suspension, Caretaker Committee Appointment
Fifteen staff members of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) have dragged the leadership of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) before the National Industrial Court in Abuja over their suspension and the appointment of a caretaker committee to oversee the union’s branch at NMDPRA.
APC Secures Two-Third Majority in House of Representatives
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday secured a two-third majority in the House of Representatives following the defection of six opposition lawmakers.
Senate Calls on NDLEA, NHRC to Partner on Amendments to Anti-Drug Legislation
ABUJA — The Senate has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to collaborate in reviewing Nigeria’s anti-drug legislation to ensure a balanced, rights-based approach.
Elumelu: Africa Must Be Included in Global Digital and AI Revolution
Chairman of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Mr. Tony Elumelu, has called for Africa’s deliberate inclusion in the global digital and artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, insisting that digital inclusion is essential for economic empowerment.
