NASS Moves to Mandate Electronic Transmission of Results, Proposes Early Elections in 2026

New Electoral Bill Targets Transparency, Credibility Ahead of 2027 Polls In a landmark move to restore credibility and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system, the National Assembly has unveiled a new bill that seeks to make the electronic transmission of election results mandatory across the country.The proposed legislation, currently being jointly reviewed by both chambersContinueContinue reading “NASS Moves to Mandate Electronic Transmission of Results, Proposes Early Elections in 2026”

DSS Nabs Two Dismissed Operatives Impersonating Agency For Fraud — Moves To Expose More Ex-Staff Behind Scams

Sahara reporters has taken to its official X handle and announced that,Th Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended two dismissed officers, Barry Donald and Victor Onyedikachi Godwin, for allegedly using the Service’s identity to perpetrate fraud and deceive unsuspecting Nigerians.In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, the secret police disclosed that the suspects,ContinueContinue reading “DSS Nabs Two Dismissed Operatives Impersonating Agency For Fraud — Moves To Expose More Ex-Staff Behind Scams”

Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri, Speaker, and Entire EXCO Resign from PDP

In a major political development that has sent ripples through the nation’s political space, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).The governor announced his resignation on Wednesday during a session held at the Executive Council Chamber of the Bayelsa Government House in Yenagoa. Diri, however,ContinueContinue reading “Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri, Speaker, and Entire EXCO Resign from PDP”

Guards Brigade Boosts Combat Readiness With Intensive Ambush, Counter-Ambush Exercise Near Abuja

By: Zagazola Makama The Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army has concluded a two-day Field Training Exercise (FTX) designed to sharpen the operational efficiency and tactical competence of its troops in ambush and counter-ambush operations.The exercise, which took place from October 13 to 14, 2025, began with a comprehensive lecture at the 176 Guards BattalionContinueContinue reading “Guards Brigade Boosts Combat Readiness With Intensive Ambush, Counter-Ambush Exercise Near Abuja”

PDP Storms Over Betrayal: Imo, Abia Chairmen Suspended For Allegedly Plotting With APC To Derail Convention

The simmering crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken a dramatic turn as the forum of state chairmen wielded the big stick, suspending two of its members over alleged anti-party activities and a plot with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to frustrate the opposition party’s forthcoming national convention.The decision, described as aContinueContinue reading “PDP Storms Over Betrayal: Imo, Abia Chairmen Suspended For Allegedly Plotting With APC To Derail Convention”

CAF Releases 2026 World Cup Play-Off Fixtures: Nigeria Draws Gabon As Cameroon Clash With DRC In Morocco Thriller

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the much-anticipated fixtures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-offs, setting the stage for an intense football spectacle that will determine the continent’s final representative at next year’s global tournament.In a line-up brimming with excitement and continental pride, Nigeria, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),ContinueContinue reading “CAF Releases 2026 World Cup Play-Off Fixtures: Nigeria Draws Gabon As Cameroon Clash With DRC In Morocco Thriller”

Court Slams DSS: Judge Dismisses Bid To Re-Admit Rejected Evidence Against Dasuki, Calls Move ‘Judicial Rascality’

By Nafisat Abdulrahman In a major setback for the Department of State Services (DSS), the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday threw out the agency’s fresh attempt to re-admit exhibits previously rejected in the long-running trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), describing the move as an abuse of courtContinueContinue reading “Court Slams DSS: Judge Dismisses Bid To Re-Admit Rejected Evidence Against Dasuki, Calls Move ‘Judicial Rascality’”

Senator Natasha Tasks FG On Repatriation Of Nigerian Women, Children Held In Libyan Prisons

The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to repatriate Nigerian women and their children currently detained in Libyan prisons, describing their continued incarceration as a national embarrassment and a grave human rights concern.Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan made the call during Tuesday’s plenary while moving an additional prayerContinueContinue reading “Senator Natasha Tasks FG On Repatriation Of Nigerian Women, Children Held In Libyan Prisons”

PDP Implodes In Court: National Chairman, Legal Adviser Clash Over Who Controls Party’s Legal Power

Drama as Justice Omotosho halts proceedings, orders Damagum, Ajibade to “put their house in order”The internal crisis plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) exploded into the open on Tuesday as two of its top officers — National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, and National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN) — engaged in a dramatic powerContinueContinue reading “PDP Implodes In Court: National Chairman, Legal Adviser Clash Over Who Controls Party’s Legal Power”

Outrage As Amnesty International, CISLAC Slam Tinubu Over Pardons For Drug Lords, Killers, Corrupt Politicians

Groups warn clemency threatens rule of law, emboldens criminals, and undermines justice systemAmnesty International Nigeria and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) have come down hard on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration following the recent presidential pardons granted to individuals convicted of drug trafficking, murder, corruption, and other grave crimes.The two leading human rightsContinueContinue reading “Outrage As Amnesty International, CISLAC Slam Tinubu Over Pardons For Drug Lords, Killers, Corrupt Politicians”