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Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has told FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, that he cannot decide or determine whether he returns to the Senate or not in 2027. Kingibe in his post on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, stated that he cannot be intimidated by insults, threats or political pressure, and stressed that no minister is above …

The Chairman of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) Abdullahi Bello, claimed that the bureau for the first time since its inception succeeded in securing the conviction and confiscation of property and funds from public officials who violated the code of conduct. Bello disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday at an anti-corruption and asset tracing stakeholder workshop organized by the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has written to the Federal High Court in Abuja to inform it of any action taken by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a lawsuit seeking to disqualify President Bola Tinubu from the 2027 presidential election. The party noted that the substitute service order granted against …

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said the country has recorded 1,086 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 259 deaths in 24 states and 118 LGAs by 2026. In its latest Lassa fever situation report for week 36 (August 31 to September 6), the NCDC said 12 new confirmed cases were recorded during the period. “New confirmed …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Tuesday decided to reduce the Monetary Policy Interest Rate (MPR) by 350 basis points (bps) to 23 percent from 26.5 percent The central bank also recalibrated the Asymmetric Corridor at the MPE range of +50/-300 bps. Speaking to journalists at the end of the two-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, the CBN …

The Osun State House of Assembly has approved a proposed constitutional amendment to pave the way for the creation of a state police structure, making it the first state to do so after the National Assembly sent the document to the 36 state Houses of Assembly. State lawmakers, at a plenary session on Tuesday, unanimously approved the proposed constitutional amendments …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, appears to have drawn battle lines with governors under the platform of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the auspices of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF). Specifically, he has declared his intention to oppose the ambitions of PGF chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, in his …

The Anambra State Government has renewed its challenge to former Governor Peter Obi over his suitability to pursue his 2027 presidential bid, accusing him of failing to deliver on past promises on workers’ salaries and the state’s debt profile. The latest exchange was prompted by a document released by the state government, which it said showed that salary arrears occurred …

Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami has explained what he said about his role in the dispute between Sunrise Power and the federal government in relation to the Mampilla hydroelectric project and the $200 million settlement of which he was allegedly a beneficiary. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Mohammed Bello Doka, his special assistant on …

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Tuesday decided to reduce the Monetary Policy Interest Rate (MPR) by 350 basis points (bps) to 23 percent from 26.5 percent The central bank also recalibrated the Asymmetric Corridor at the MPE range of +50/-300 bps. Speaking to journalists at the end of the two-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja, the CBN …