The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama on Thursday granted bail to suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District. The court set her bail at N50 million, with the presiding judge, Justice Chizoba Orji, rejecting the Federal Government’s application to remand the senator in custody during the pendency of her
Abuja, Nigeria – June 16, 2025 — A fresh political ripple stirred within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as Vice President Kashim Shettima openly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the APC North-East Zonal Summit but pointedly refrained from mentioning himself in his speech — a move many analysts describe as strategic and calculated.
June 16, 2025 Military intelligence sources have confirmed that Iran has fired at least 370 missiles since the outbreak of hostilities with Israel, marking one of the most intense missile offensives in recent Middle Eastern conflicts. The missile launches, which began in the early days of the escalation, have targeted various strategic and military positions,
Abuja | June 15, 2025 The Spokesperson of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has described the growing calls for a part-time legislative system in Nigeria as a direct threat to democracy, warning that such a move would weaken the independence of the legislature and undermine effective governance. Speaking at a press briefing on Saturday
Abuja, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 The Honorable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, on Sunday presented three newly published books that chronicle the achievements and reform agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The unveiling took place during a Public Lecture in Commemoration of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day Anniversary, held in Abuja.
June 15th, 2025 What began as a high-level gathering of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders from Nigeria’s North-East ended in controversy on Sunday, following the exclusion of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s name in a public endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 general elections. The summit, held in Gombe State, was attended by
Gombe, Nigeria – June 15, 2025 Top chieftains and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the North-East geopolitical zone converged in Gombe State on Saturday in a strategic move to endorse Vice President Kashim Shettima for a second term in office. The gathering, which took place at the Gombe International Conference Centre, drew
Abuja, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 Concerned stakeholders in Nigeria’s democratic space have raised alarm over the deepening erosion of democratic principles in the country, citing worsening corruption and the stifling of local government autonomy. According to analysts, the level of corruption under the current democratic dispensation has surpassed what was experienced during the military
Asaba, Delta State – June 14, 2025 Former Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has commended Professor HI Owamah for his dedication to academic excellence and personal development, stating that hard work remains a reliable pathway to success and national relevance. Dr. Okowa made the remarks during a public commendation ceremony held in Asaba in
Lagos, Nigeria – June 14, 2025 The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos State, Honourable Musibau Asafa, has died. His death, which occurred on Friday evening, has thrown the local government community and political stakeholders across Lagos into mourning. Although details of the circumstances surrounding his death remain sketchy, sources close to the
