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The Nigerian Senate has taken bold steps to reshape its leadership structure ahead of the 2027 general elections that will usher in the 11th National Assembly. The new structure would introduce stricter eligibility rules that could stem the influx of high-profile political figures, including incumbent governors and newcomers. During Tuesday’s plenary session, the red assembly changed key provisions in the …

The Frsc logo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured the conviction of a traffic offender who kidnapped and assaulted an officer during a routine patrol on the Kubwa Expressway in Abuja, A statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the Corps of Education Officer (CPEO), Osondu Ohaeri, said the incident occurred on April 30 at around 9am. Ohaeri …

The pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, has raised fresh concerns over the rising tide of insecurity sweeping across the South West region and other regions in Nigeria, warning that incidents of kidnapping and violent attacks are becoming increasingly worrying. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, the group described this trend as deeply disturbing, noting …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has acquitted former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita, of N570 million money laundering charges leveled against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Delivering the verdict on Tuesday, Justice James Omotosho upheld the no-case application filed by Oyo-Ita and eight other defendants, ruling that the prosecution failed …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of Phase III of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, scheduled for May 11, 2026, across Nigeria. In a statement signed by the Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Rose Oriaran-Anthony, INEC said the exercise will take place simultaneously through online pre-registration and physical registration, in person, at designated centers nationwide. …

The Kwara State Basketball Association (KSBA) will host the inaugural edition of the Secondary Schools Basketball Championship from May 6 to 9, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the development of grassroots sports and discover young talents across the state. The championship will be held at the outdoor basketball courts at the Kwara State Stadium Complex in Ilorin and …

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has revealed that Nigeria recorded GDP growth of 11.2% in dollar terms last year, a record he said strengthens the country’s ambition to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030. This was stated by Oyedele in a meeting with global investors in Paris, France which was also attended by …

“Civilians in southern Lebanon and parts of the Bekaa [Valley] truly living with the same fear for their lives as before the armistice and many more are forced to flee…many of the refugees are not even allowed to return by the Israeli army in areas it controls in the south,” said Karolina Lindholm Billing, UN refugee agency (UNHCR) Representative in …

INEC rejects ADC’s cancellation bid, citing lack of legal basis The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has opposed the proposal to deregister the African Democratic Congress, ADC, arguing that the request has no constitutional or legal basis. In a court document obtained this week, INEC said the request did not meet the conditions set out in the law for the …

An aggrieved employee, James Oketa, has sought damages of $22.3 million from his former employer, Super Engineering Company Limited, for what he described as the unlawful termination of his employment. Oketa, who worked with the company located in Ikorodu Industrial Area in Lagos, was reportedly sacked on December 5, 2024, after about 30 years of service. The company is said …