The House of Representatives has advanced a bill seeking to prevent Nigerians above 60 from contesting for the presidency or governorship positions. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Imo lawmaker Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, is part of ongoing efforts to amend the 1999 Constitution. If enacted, the law would impact potential candidates for the 2027 presidential election, including […]
Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has responded to a heartfelt poem shared by her husband, Ned Nwoko, reaffirming their bond and addressing rumors surrounding their marriage. On Thursday, Nwoko took to social media to express his deep affection for his wife, dismissing speculation about marital issues. In his poetic message, he not only praised their love
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Political tensions in Rivers State continue to escalate as various groups, including international organizations and local elders, condemn the federal government’s decision to declare a state of emergency. Critics argue that the move is not only unconstitutional but also a targeted political maneuver aimed at undermining Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Two international organizations, the National Union
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Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has firmly denied allegations that she received ₦500 million from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, dismissing the claim as a baseless attempt to tarnish her reputation. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, the Kogi Central lawmaker stressed that no such transaction ever occurred, describing the report as a deliberate
A new political development is unfolding in Nigeria as reports indicate that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is actively searching for a replacement for the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. Yakubu’s tenure is set to end in November 2025 after completing two terms, and sources suggest that political forces within
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The Nigerian House of Representatives has moved forward with legislative efforts to create four additional states as part of an ongoing constitutional amendment process. During a plenary session on March 26, the Green Chamber passed four bills through the second reading, signaling significant progress in the push for state creation. Proposed States and Their Sponsors
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A recent visit by Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Delta State has sparked widespread social media reactions after nursing students at the Delta State School of Nursing, Agbor, openly rejected her title as the “mother of the nation.” During an event at the institution, the Master of Ceremony (MC) introduced the First Lady
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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and other modular refineries in Nigeria are set to spend an estimated $8.56 billion over the next six months on crude oil imports, following the collapse of the federal government’s naira-for-crude policy. This means refiners will have to spend approximately $1.43 billion monthly to keep their operations running. The failure of
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Legal precedents and constitutional provisions have effectively barred Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended governor of Rivers State, from challenging his suspension at the Supreme Court. President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State on March 19, which led to Fubara’s suspension alongside his deputy, Ngozi Odu, and members of the state assembly,
Benin City, Nigeria – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has officially declared a state of emergency on public schools across the state, citing their dilapidated condition and lack of basic infrastructure. During an inspection tour of Evbareke Secondary School in Egor and Army Day Secondary School in Ikpoba-Okha, the governor expressed deep concern over the
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Abuja, Nigeria – Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has revealed why he did not select Nyesom Wike, the former governor of Rivers State, as his running mate in the last election. During an upcoming interview on the television program “Untold Stories” with journalist Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie,
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Abuja, Nigeria – Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has launched a fresh legal battle against Senator Nedamwen Bernards Imasuen, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions. In a formal petition submitted to the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC), Akpoti-Uduaghan has called for Imasuen’s disbarment over alleged professional misconduct. This development marks
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Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government (FG) has announced plans to stop the importation of solar panels, emphasizing the need to promote local production and accelerate the country’s transition to renewable energy. Speaking at the unveiling of the NEV T6 electric buses in Abuja, the Minister of Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, stated that the
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Abuja, Nigeria – Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has stepped down from hearing the lawsuit filed by suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, citing a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio that questioned his impartiality. The decision was announced during a court session on Tuesday, March 25, where the judge stated that
Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye has alleged that Rwanda is planning an attack on Burundi, citing what he calls credible intelligence. Speaking in an exclusive interview, he also accused Rwanda of supporting the Red Tabara rebel group to destabilize his country, similar to its alleged involvement with the M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo
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