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 prayerContinue 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 powerContinue 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 rightsContinue reading "Outrage As Amnesty International, CISLAC Slam Tinubu Over Pardons For Drug Lords, Killers, Corrupt Politicians"

Wear Tinubu Cap Or Leave EXCO – Gov Okpebholo Warns Commissioners

…Says Appointment Possible Because Of Responsible President…Vows To Sack Corrupt, Disloyal Officials Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, stunned the audience at the Government House, Benin City, when he ordered commissioners and political appointees in his cabinet to always wear the ‘Asiwaju Cap’—popularly known as the Tinubu Cap—to Executive Council meetingsContinue reading "Wear Tinubu Cap Or Leave EXCO – Gov Okpebholo Warns Commissioners"

Troops Nab Notorious Gunrunners, Seize Over 1,200 Rounds Of Ammunition In Kaduna — Army Vows To Crush Criminal Networks

In a major security breakthrough, Nigerian troops have arrested two notorious gunrunners and intercepted a massive cache of ammunition bound for armed groups terrorising parts of the North West.The operation, carried out by troops of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE (JTF OPEP) in collaboration with Sector 1 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), tookContinue reading "Troops Nab Notorious Gunrunners, Seize Over 1,200 Rounds Of Ammunition In Kaduna — Army Vows To Crush Criminal Networks"

BREAKING: FG Abolishes Mathematics Requirement For Arts, Humanities Students Seeking University, Polytechnic Admission

In a landmark policy shift set to reshape Nigeria’s education landscape, the Federal Government has officially removed Mathematics as a compulsory requirement for students in the Arts and Humanities seeking admission into universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education nationwide.For decades, Mathematics and English Language were the two immovable pillars of admission requirements into Nigerian higherContinue reading "BREAKING: FG Abolishes Mathematics Requirement For Arts, Humanities Students Seeking University, Polytechnic Admission"

Hope For Students As Reps Mediate FG–ASUU Faceoff, Push For Lasting Solution

In a bold move to rescue Nigeria’s troubled university system, the House of Representatives has stepped in to mediate the lingering faceoff between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).The intervention followed a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, representing Badagry Federal Constituency, during Tuesday’s plenaryContinue reading "Hope For Students As Reps Mediate FG–ASUU Faceoff, Push For Lasting Solution"

Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Prof. Joash Amupitan as Authentic INEC Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the name of Professor Joash Amupitan (SAN) to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The President’s request was contained in a letter read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session. Tinubu urged lawmakers to give the nomination “expeditious considerationContinue reading "Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Prof. Joash Amupitan as Authentic INEC Chairman"

PDP CRISIS DEEPENS: SENATOR KAILA DAHUWA DEFECTS TO APC, LEAVES PARTY REELING WITH ONLY 27 SENATORS

The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffered yet another major setback on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, as Senator Kaila Dahuwa Samaila representing Bauchi North announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).In a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read during plenary, Senator Kaila blamed his defection onContinue reading "PDP CRISIS DEEPENS: SENATOR KAILA DAHUWA DEFECTS TO APC, LEAVES PARTY REELING WITH ONLY 27 SENATORS"

Cameroon’s Opposition Candidate Tchiroma Declares Victory, Urges Biya To Accept “Truth Of The Ballot Box”

Cameroon’s political atmosphere has turned tense as opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary on Tuesday declared himself winner of the country’s presidential election, challenging the 43-year rule of President Paul Biya, Africa’s oldest serving head of state.Tchiroma, who served under Biya for two decades before joining the opposition, made the announcement on his official Facebook page,Continue reading "Cameroon’s Opposition Candidate Tchiroma Declares Victory, Urges Biya To Accept “Truth Of The Ballot Box”"