A coalition of public interest lawyers has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to compel President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Zamfara State due to escalating insecurity and a breakdown of legislative functions in the state. The legal action, filed on July 8, 2025, with
A special meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of late former President Muhammadu Buhari has been rescheduled to hold on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The session, originally slated for earlier in the week, was moved to allow key members of the federal cabinet to attend the
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing what he describes as “irreconcilable differences” within the party. This unexpected development marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s political landscape, given Atiku’s long-standing association with the PDP as one of its key figures and presidential aspirants. In a
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has overturned a controversial ₦579 billion judgment earlier awarded to Kasmal International Services Limited against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), ruling that the funds in question belong to the Federation and not to any private entity. The appellate court, in a decision delivered on Wednesday, July 16, 2025,
Indonesia has announced a significant diplomatic and economic breakthrough following a high-stakes trade negotiation with the United States, describing the outcome as the beginning of a “new era” in bilateral relations. The agreement, which was finalised after direct talks between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and U.S. President Donald Trump, marks a major shift in the
The Imo State Police Command has announced a ban on the use of mini-buses and tricycles for police patrol operations across Owerri and other parts of the state, citing security concerns and the need to restore public confidence in law enforcement activities. The directive, issued by the state Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, was
President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to drastically reduce the cost of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, by initiating direct sales to consumers. The move, aimed at curbing the high retail prices currently burdening Nigerian households, was disclosed during a recent tour of the Dangote Refinery
The Executive Chairman of Ilorin South Local Government Area, Hon. Nuhu Majeed Podo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security and youth development through a courtesy visit to the A’ Division Police Headquarters in Ilorin. During the visit, which took place on Monday, July 15, 2025, Hon. Podo met with Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP)
The Kano State Police Command has arrested twelve senior students of Government Secondary School, Bichi, following the gruesome death of two junior students who were allegedly tortured by their seniors. The incident, which occurred on Monday, July 14, 2025, has sent shockwaves across the state and sparked fresh calls for stricter anti-bullying measures in Nigerian
Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has become the first Nigerian banking stock to trade above ₦100 per share on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), marking a historic milestone in the nation’s capital market and underscoring renewed investor confidence in the financial sector. The breakthrough occurred on Monday, July 14, 2025, as GTCO’s share price surged past
