INEC Receives 7 New Applications for Political Party Registration, Set to Launch Online Portal

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the receipt of seven additional applications from associations seeking registration as political parties, bringing the total number of applications to 129.  …

Senate Backs Dismissal of WAEC Official Over Exam Malpractice Scandal

The Nigerian Senate has endorsed the dismissal of Ms. Sandra Nimi Harry, a senior official of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), following her involvement in a high-profile examination malpractice…

Air Peace Temporarily Suspends Lagos Flights Ahead of Local Government Elections

Air Peace has announced a temporary suspension of all inbound and outbound flights at its Lagos hub on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in observance of the upcoming local government elections…

Osun Youth Group Urges APC, Tinubu to Reject Adeleke’s Alleged Defection Plans

A political youth group, Osun Progressive Youth (O-SPY), has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to reject any move by…

FCT High Court Voids ICC Arbitration Against Aiteo Over OML 29 Dispute

Justice S.B. Belgore of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja has nullified ongoing arbitration proceedings at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in London, initiated against Aiteo…

Senate Defies Court Order, Removes Akpoti-Uduaghan as Committee Chair

In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigerian Senate on Thursday, July 10, removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Chairman of its Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations, intensifying the ongoing…

Tinubu Denies Banning 5-Year US Visas for Non-Immigrants Amid Policy Confusion

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has refuted claims that his administration has banned the issuance of five-year multiple-entry visas for United States non-immigrant visitors.   This clarification follows recent confusion over…

JAMB Under Fire Over Allegations of ‘Foul Play’ in 2025 UTME Highest Scorer’s Result

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) is facing public criticism following allegations of suspected foul play involving the highest scorer in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), Chinedu…

Villa Toscana Foundation: Igniting Dreams, Transforming Lives Through Education and Empowerment in Southeast Nigeria

In a powerful demonstration of grassroots philanthropy and human-centered development, the Villa Toscana Foundation—a non-governmental organization founded by High Chief Francis Obasi, CEO of Villa Toscana Hotels—has reaffirmed its unwavering…

Tinubu Never Asked Me to Lie or Harass Journalists – Minister of Information

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has never directed him to lie, manipulate narratives, or harass any journalist over…