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When the 10th National Assembly entered the second half, the Nigerian Senate had reiterated its commitment to encourage large reforms throughout the country’s democratic, law and fiscal systems – with the main focus on election reforms, constitutional reviews, and judicial transformation. The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidle, made disclosure on Sunday in a statement that marked the performance of the …

The non-mention of the vice-president Kashim Shettimo by some speakers of the meeting of the north-eastern parties in Gombe should not be interpreted as a lack of approval for its re-election together with President Tinubu. Rather, this strategy reflects shaded political maneuvers within the regions. Despite some delegates who explicitly appoint Shettimo, this does not contradict the wider consent in …

Advocate of Human Rights and Former Presidential Candidate, Omoyle Sowore, accused the party in power from Nigeria, the Congress of all Progressive (APC), secretly controlled almost all opposition political parties in the country, stating that only his party, African Action Congress (AAC), remained truly independent. Speaking during the appearance at Rubbin ‘Minds, a television program channel that aired on Sunday, …

Private Company Promotion Center [CPPE] has warned that the ongoing tension between Israel and Iran can trigger an increase in energy costs, improve inflation, among many other risks. This warning is contained in a statement by Think-Tank Economics in a statement on Sunday, June 15, 2025. According to Dr. Young Yusuf, Director/Chief Executive Officer, CPPE, the outbreak of the war …

The central bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive that instructs banks operating under regulatory tolerance to suspend the payments of dividends, defer bonuses for managers and stop investments in foreign branches or offshore initiatives. This temporary suspension, according to CBN, is part of a strategy to strengthen capital buffers, improve the resilience of the budget and guarantee …

The Nigerian Independent Oil Marketer Association (IPMAN), the Southwest Zone, has ordered its members to stop operations along the Lekki-Epe corridor starting Monday, June 16, 2025, as a protest against the e-Call-up policy of the Lagos state government. In a statement released on Sunday, Chairman of Zonal, Head of Oyewole Aknni, announced a boycott instructions, quoting unresolved concerns for what …

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has launched a plan to start the National Distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Diesel starting August 1525 – a step described as a strategic reshuffle of the Nigerian fuel distribution system. In a statement released on Sunday, the company announced that they would use 4,000 tankers supported by new natural gas (CNG) to serve gasoline …

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) issued a 14 -day ultimatum to the management of the National Hospital, Abuja, asking for the restoration of three doctors who were presumably fired after having worked as occasional staff for three years. In a note dated 13 June 2025 and addressed to the hospital’s medical garment, Prof. …

Operations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (Ndlea) have arrested a 44 -year -old businessman, Ezemokwe Chukwuebukan Christian, for swallowing 53 packs of cocaine pellets at Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA). The Director of the Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi who revealed this in a statement on Sunday, said the suspect was arrested by the operators on his journey …

The government of the state of Kwara claims to have replaced the stolen basic travel allowance (BTA) of some of its pilgrims who have fallen victims of scammers in Saudi Arabia. This follows a viral video showing some of the pilgrims who complain they have received $ 1 invoices instead of the $ 500 data. It was collected that the …