Governorship Aspirants Emerge in Lagos as Sanwo-Olu’s Tenure Draws to a Close

  The race to succeed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027 is gradually gaining momentum, with political stakeholders and groups across Lagos State already rooting for their preferred candidates. Among those…

New Tax Hurdle for Nigerians Sending Money Home as US Proposes 5% Excise Tax on International Remittances

Nigerians sending money home from the United States could soon face new financial hurdles as US lawmakers propose a 5% excise tax on all international remittances. The draft bill, introduced…

Nigerian Woman Sentenced to 45 Months in US Prison for Forced Labor and Human Trafficking

A New Jersey-based Nigerian woman, Bolaji Bolarinwa, has been sentenced to 45 months in US prison for forced labor and other crimes related to her coercive scheme to compel two…

INEC Chairman Confirms Completion of Electoral Act Amendments Ahead of 2027 Elections

Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has confirmed that all necessary amendments to the Electoral Act will be completed before the 2027 general elections. He…

Federal Government to Close Lagos Ijora-Marine Bridge for 21 Days

The Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of the Ijora-Marine Bridge in Lagos State to carry out urgent repairs. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha,…

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Suspension: Court Adjourns Judgment to June 27

The Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment until June 27, 2025, in the suit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenging her suspension by the Senate.   Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan,…

Anambra Police Command Recaptures Escaped Suspect in Honourable Justice Azuka’s Kidnap and Murder

The Anambra State Police Command have rearrested one Ikemefuna Ossai, a suspect in the k!dnapping and gruesome m#rder of late Hon. Justice Azuka, a Member representing Onitsha 1 Constituency in…

I don’t know whether I’ll be in PDP or APC tomorrow – Akwa Ibom Governor’s Bold Statement

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State appears to be moving closer to actualising his previously rumoured plans of defection. Speaking at a Thanksgiving Service held in his honour at…

Minister of Power Targets Two Underperforming DisCos with Pilot Reform Programme

The federal government is set to launch a pilot reform programme targeting two underperforming electricity distribution companies (DisCos) as part of a broader effort to overhaul Nigeria’s troubled power sector,…

PDP on Life Support: Suswam Warns of Party’s Imminent Collapse

Former Governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has warned that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may cease to exist before the 2027 general elections if its leadership fails to…