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Supreme Court Strikes Out Osun's Suit on LG Funds

Nigeria's Supreme Court dismisses Osun State's suit over withheld LG allocations, ruling the AG lacked standing. The court condemned the FG's action as unconstitutional. Read the full details.

CSOs Urge NASS to Finalize 2025 Constitution Review

Civil Society Organisations pressure Nigeria's National Assembly to urgently pass 44 constitutional amendments, citing national security, electoral reforms, and eroding public trust. Action is needed before year-end.

Rivers Assembly Speaker, 16 Members Defect to APC

Rivers State House of Assembly Speaker Martin Amaewhule and 16 other lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, citing irreconcilable party division. This major shift alters the state's political landscape. Read the full details and implications.

Reps Defer Constitution Review Debate for Wider Talks

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.

Reps to Debate 87 Constitution Amendment Bills Wednesday

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.

Youth Groups Demand Transparency in NASS Voting

Youth organisations demand the National Assembly publicly display lawmakers' votes on constitutional amendments via a digital system, citing transparency and accountability concerns.

AfDB approves $500m loan for Nigeria's budget

African Development Bank approves $500 million budget support for Nigeria to boost non-oil revenues and energy sector reforms. Learn how this impacts Nigeria's economic growth.

Single 7-Year Term Proposed for Nigerian Leaders

Professor Adewunmi Falode advocates constitutional amendment for single 7-year tenure to address Nigeria's costly election cycles and governance challenges. Join the reform conversation!

Constitution Review Enters Final Sprint in Nigeria

Nigeria's National Assembly and state speakers align on key constitutional amendments. Discover the historic changes coming to governance, security, and power devolution. Read the latest updates now!

Nigeria: Not a Third World Country, Data Reveals

Discover why Nigeria defies the outdated 'third world' classification. Explore economic data, development indicators, and Nigeria's true global standing in this comprehensive analysis.

Ghanaian shocked by Nigeria's power outages

A Ghana-based fashion designer reveals shocking electricity problems in Nigeria during her visit. Lights go off 5 times daily, neighborhoods noisy from generators. Read her full experience.

Best VPN Service in Nigeria: NordVPN Review

After 4 weeks of testing across Lagos, Abuja & Port Harcourt, discover why NordVPN is Nigeria's top choice for security, speed & streaming international content.

Trump Calls Nigeria 'A Disgrace' Over Violence

Former US President Donald Trump escalates criticism of Nigeria, calling it a 'disgrace' over Christian killings. He threatens to cut subsidies and take military action. Read more.

MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria

Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.

US Congressman: Christians Persecuted in Nigeria

US Congressman declares severe Christian persecution in Nigeria, cites 17,000 deaths since 2019, questions US aid, and links crisis to Nnamdi Kanu's detention despite court orders.

US Lawmakers Divided Over Trump's Nigeria Actions

US Congress debates Trump's designation of Nigeria as Country of Particular Concern amid conflicting views on religious persecution. Key lawmakers disagree on characterization of violence.

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