State governors have restated their commitment to the establishment of state police and reforms in the electricity sector. The agreement was reached in a Communiqué issued at the end of the 2nd meeting of the Nigerian State Governors’ Forum held yesterday. During the meeting, the governors deliberated affecting the country, noting a dedicated ...
•The stakeholders Civil society stakeholders in the South-South region under the auspices of the Niger Delta Civil Society Forum has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to “revisit the calls for reforms in the administration of the constitutional 13 per cent Derivation Fund by establishing a Presidential Board to strengthen accountability, trans...
•Biafra flag The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has expressed concern over the prolonged detention of some of its members across detention facilities in the country, describing their welfare and release as a priority that must not be ignored. The group raised the concern yesterday while announcing a major overhaul of its leadership structu...
•Tinubu and House of Representatives The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives on Wednesday accused the federal government of focusing on political calculations ahead of the 2027 general elections while insecurity, economic hardship and judicial controversies continue to worsen across the country. Addressing the press at the National...
•Nigerian Senate A fresh battle over the control of Nigeria’s electricity sector is brewing, as state electricity regulators have accused the National Assembly of attempting to claw back powers already devolved to states under the Constitution and the Electricity Act 2023. In a strongly worded memorandum submitted to the Senate Committee on Po...
•Governor Alex Otti of Abia State The Abia State government has commenced the enforcement of its newly introduced centralised transport system in Umuahia, marking a major step in its efforts to improve orderliness, traffic management, and public transportation within the state capital. As part of the initiative, transport operators have begun ...
A Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited to pay Mrs. Joy Ezetah the sum of $5,906.50 in damages after it failed to allow her board a scheduled Lagos-London flight, an incident that disrupted her onward trip to Canada and caused her financial loss. Justice Ibrahim Kala in the judgement delivered […]
•Yusuf Dantalle The Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and National Chairman of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Yusuf Dantalle, has described the renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa as a reminder of the need to address Nigeria’s leadership and governance challenges. Dant...
•Peter Vowles The United Kingdom Government has announced the appointment of Peter Vowles as the next British High Commissioner to Nigeria. Vowles succeeds Dr Richard Montgomery. He is expected to take up the post in September 2026. Vowles, a seasoned diplomat with extensive experience across Africa and Asia, is currently serving as the Britis...
•House of Representatives The House of Representatives has commenced consideration of a raft of defence-related bills aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s military architecture, improving the welfare of personnel and veterans, and enhancing the Armed Forces’ capacity to tackle emerging security threats. Speaking at a two-day public hearing organis...
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