Abuja | September 14, 2025 — Public affairs analyst Laolu Akande has weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspended resumption bid, warning that the Senate must serve as a true symbol of democracy and not descend into dictatorship. Akande, a former presidential aide, argued that preventing the Kogi Central lawmaker from
There is growing appreciation and commendation across the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) as staff nationwide have expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Engr. (Dr.) Abisoye Coker-Odusote, for her exceptional commitment to staff development and welfare. For many within the commission, this marks an unprecedented chapter in the agency’s history. Under
Residents and worshippers in Medina were jolted early Tuesday morning by a loud explosion near Masjid An Nabawi, one of Islam’s most sacred sites. The incident occurred at approximately 5:43 AM local time, sparking immediate concern and widespread attention both locally and internationally. Multiple videos circulating on social media show what appears to be a
Osogbo, Osun State – September 11, 2025 A Magistrate Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has ordered the remand of Oruhu Emmanuel Odey at the Ilesa Correctional Centre for allegedly impersonating a lawyer and defrauding a medical practitioner of ₦18.5 million in a property transaction.Prosecutors told the court that between December 2020 and May 2021, Odey
In a strategic move to deepen bilateral ties and enhance the experience of Umrah pilgrims, the Nusuk Majlis, a leading body under the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, held high-level talks with senior government officials and top travel agencies in the Republic of Türkiye during the recent visit of the Minister of Hajj and
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to address critical public health challenges, childhood cancer has increasingly come under the spotlight as a condition requiring urgent national attention. Medical professionals, advocacy groups, and concerned parents are joining voices to call on the government and stakeholders to prioritise awareness, early detection, and improved access to treatment for childhood cancers
September 4, 2025 | Abuja, NigeriaThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it has received 19 additional applications from political associations seeking registration as political parties. This brings the total number of applications before the commission to 171. INEC explained that the applications are being reviewed in line with the provisions of the
LAGOS, Nigeria | September 4, 2025 Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, has applauded President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as bold reforms and transformative projects driving national development. Speaking at the 10th Constituency Stakeholders’ Meeting themed “Governance in Action: The Gains of the Renewed Hope Agenda” in
September 3, 2025 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive mandating the implementation of compulsory health insurance for all federal public servants, in accordance with the provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act of 2022. The directive instructs the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to circulate a service-wide memo
France has called on the United States to allow Palestinians full participation in the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) summit, stressing that denying them access would undermine the principles of international diplomacy. The French government’s statement comes amid rising tensions over the Palestinian issue and the broader Middle East peace process, as the US
