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Fubara: ₦600bn in Rivers Coffers After Emergency Rule

Governor Siminalayi Fubara reveals he met over ₦600 billion in Rivers State's treasury after emergency rule, defending his administration's transparent spending. Read details of the executive-legislature tension.

New Gaming Law Signed in Enugu, Takes Effect 2026

Governor Peter Mbah has enacted the Enugu State Gaming and Lottery Commission Law 2025, replacing a 2004 law. The new regime introduces strict oversight, consumer protection, and a charitable trust fund.

NBA to Sue IGP Over Tinted Glass Permit Resumption

The Nigerian Bar Association threatens committal proceedings against IGP Egbetokun over the police's plan to resume tinted glass permit enforcement, calling it a subversion of the rule of law.

Content Creator DonAza Rejects FG Tax Training Invitation

Popular Nigerian content creator DonAza publicly rejects a federal government invitation for tax law training, questioning the recognition compared to Reno Omokri's ambassadorial nomination. Read full details and public reactions.

Nigeria's Senate Reworks National Cybercrime Law

The Nigerian Senate is repealing the existing cybercrime law to create a new one addressing AI and modern threats. Read about the planned reforms and national security strategy.

Grandmother sentenced for sharing birth photos online

A 50-year-old Danish grandmother received a suspended jail term for posting her daughter's labour photos on Facebook without consent. The case highlights serious privacy violations in the digital age. Read the full story.

MURIC Alarms Over US Plot to Ban Shari'ah in Nigeria

MURIC warns the United States against calls to pressure President Tinubu to outlaw Shari'ah law and Hisbah, describing it as a threat to national security and democracy. Read the full statement.

MURIC Rejects US Pressure on Shariah Law

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has firmly rejected calls from US-linked figures for Nigeria to outlaw Shariah, warning it crosses a constitutional red line. Read the full statement.

TikTok to Block Under-16s in Australia from Dec 10

TikTok will comply with Australia's new social media ban for under-16s starting December 10. The law, a world-first, imposes heavy fines. Read how this affects Nigerian youth and global policy.

Burkina Faso Junta Brings Back Death Penalty

Burkina Faso's military rulers announce the return of the death penalty for treason and terrorism, alongside new anti-LGBTQ laws. Get the full details on this major policy shift.

Nigeria Rejects US Sharia Law Abolition Demand

President Tinubu's aide, Daniel Bwala, dismisses US calls to end Sharia law, calling it an attack on Nigeria's sovereignty. Details on the diplomatic stance and federal structure.

Wike, Navy Clash Over Abuja Land, Sparking National Debate

The heated confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Navy officers over a disputed Gaduwa land spotlights Nigeria's institutional crisis. This editorial calls for a return to rule of law and mutual respect among public officials. Read the full an

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