Nigeria's House of Representatives has passed stricter penalties for electoral offences, including jail terms and a 10-year election ban for vote buyers. The reforms also mandate real-time electronic transmission of results.
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon laments the injury absence of defender Benjamin Fredrick for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Get the full story on Nigeria's squad challenges.
Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva, a 25-year-old Brazilian influencer, died after being thrown from a balcony by her husband. Police have CCTV evidence contradicting his suicide claim. Read the full story.
A professor defends Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu's PhD against allegations of eroding academic standards. Get the full details on the heated scholarly debate.
The House of Representatives is in confusion over the voting process for the 1999 Constitution amendment. Speaker Abbas and Deputy Speaker Kalu gave conflicting signals on electronic voting readiness. Read the latest.
The Nigeria Police Force insists enforcement of tinted glass permits remains active, citing public safety. No court has issued a restraining order, says Force PRO Benjamin Hundeyin.
Nigeria Police Force announces resumption of tinted glass permit enforcement from January 2, 2026. Learn the reasons and how to comply with the law.
The Nigeria Police Force announces the resumption of tinted glass permit enforcement on January 2, 2026, citing security concerns. The move sparks public debate as the case remains in court.
Nigeria's AFCON 2025 preparations intensify as 20 players, including Iwobi and Bassey, report to Cairo camp. Star striker Victor Osimhen will join the squad directly in Morocco. Read the latest team news.
Nigeria's National Assembly debates a landmark bill to create 182 reserved legislative seats for women, aiming to tackle the nation's severe gender imbalance in politics. Read the details and the Senate's counter-proposal.
The Sokoto State Government has refuted claims that Governor Ahmed Aliyu visited detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu with Abia's Alex Otti. Get the full details and official statement here.
The 17th Global ELOY Awards celebrated Africa's most influential women across tech, agriculture, media & more. See the full list of winners who are driving change.
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas leads a strategic security mission to Cameroon with Senators Kalu and Abdullahi to strengthen border cooperation against terrorism and crime. Details emerge.
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong retires from international football after 83 caps. Read tributes from CAF, Alex Iwobi, and Nigerian fans celebrating his legacy as a leader and warrior.
Nigeria Labour Congress demands immediate release of Rivers State Chair, Alex Agwanwor, arrested by police in Lagos. NLC calls it a threat to labour-police relations.
The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill to create a National Social Welfare Service, aiming to coordinate poverty alleviation programmes. The data-driven agency would manage cash transfers, food aid, and stipends. Read more on this crucial legislative ste
The House of Representatives has postponed its Constitution review debate to allow for broader consultation and technical alignment on critical amendments. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu says the move safeguards the process's credibility. Read more.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti clarifies his meeting with President Tinubu was solely about Nnamdi Kanu's case, dismissing rumours of a planned defection to the APC ahead of 2027 elections.
The Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested as the duty is now illegal. Enforcement is ongoing at airports in Abuja and Lagos. Read more.
Federal University of Technology Owerri to graduate 76 first-class students, confer honorary degrees on Aliko Dangote, George Akume. Governor Alex Otti to deliver pre-convocation lecture. Details inside.
The House of Representatives investigates over N30bn recovered from NSIPA, demanding its release to restart vital poverty-alleviation schemes. Lawmakers warn delayed funds worsen hardship. Read more.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti met President Bola Tinubu to discuss securing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu's release, following his visit to Kanu in Sokoto prison. Read the latest developments.
Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested. IGP Egbetokun's directive aims to redeploy personnel to tackle insecurity nationwide. Full details.
President Bola Tinubu and Abia Governor Alex Otti held a crucial meeting at the Presidential Villa, linked to efforts for the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Details inside.
President Bola Tinubu met with Abia Governor Alex Otti to discuss securing the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. This follows Otti's recent visit to Kanu in Sokoto prison. Read the latest developments.
Nigeria's House of Representatives begins debate on 87 constitution amendment bills, including state police and women's seats. Lawmakers also probe missing ₦30bn NSIPA funds. Follow the crucial legislative process.
Governor Alex Otti's advance team narrowly escaped an attack by unidentified gunmen in Imo State. No casualties reported. Security agencies are investigating the incident.
Abia Governor Alex Otti's office dismisses reports of an attack on his convoy. An advance team was ambushed near Owerri airport. No lives were lost. Read the full details.
A fierce political battle is raging in Abia State as Governor Alex Otti, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, and Minister Dave Umahi compete for President Tinubu's support. This rivalry threatens governance and early 2027 electioneering.
Maj.-Gen. Oluremi Fadairo, GOC 82 Division, commits to new security strategies and inter-agency synergy for the South-East. He met with Governor Alex Otti and commissioned projects for troops' welfare.