Two Kano State Lawmakers Die Within Hours
Kano State House of Assembly plunged into mourning as Hon. Aminu Saad Ungogo and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji died within hours on December 24, 2025. Read the full story.
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Kano Assembly Mourns Two Lawmakers Who Died Hours Apart
Kano State House of Assembly plunged into mourning as lawmakers Aminu Sa’adu Ungogo and Aliyu Yusuf Daneji died within hours on Wednesday. Learn about their lives and legacies.
Anioma State: Group Calls on Tinubu, SE Lawmakers for Support
Anioma group urges President Tinubu and Southeast legislators to support the Anioma State creation bill, framing it as reclaiming 'lost Igbo territories'. The bill is currently at the caucus stage in the National Assembly.
Two Kano State Assembly Members Die Within Hours
Kano State is in mourning after the sudden deaths of two serving House of Assembly members, Hon. Aminu Sa’adu and Hon. Sarki Aliyu Daneji, on Wednesday, December 24. Details emerge.
Gunmen Attacks Force Suspension of Major Igbo Festival in Anambra
Nawfia community suspends Igu Aro festival after deadly attacks. Traditional ruler cites safety. Read details on the security crisis impacting culture.
Akpabio Calls for Stronger Police Protection for Lawmakers
Senate President Godswill Akpabio urges enhanced police security for National Assembly members, citing rising economic hardship and insecurity. Read his full address and analysis.
Nationwide Defections Tilt Political Balance Towards APC
A wave of defections by lawmakers and party officials to the APC signals a major political realignment. Get the full details on the moves in Rivers, FCT, Sokoto, Zamfara, and expert analysis on Nigeria's leadership crisis.
ADC's Ude Criticises Umahi Over Southeast Marginalisation Claims
ADC leader Adolphus Ude counters Works Minister Dave Umahi's claim that Igbos are content with Tinubu's governance, citing exclusion from major projects and appointments. Read the full analysis.
US Congress Members Assess Security in Benue State
Governor Hyacinth Alia hosts US lawmakers to discuss Benue's security crisis. The visit follows President Trump's controversial 'Christian genocide' allegation and military threat against Nigeria.
PDP Moves to Sack Rivers Lawmakers Over Defection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vows to use constitutional means to remove 17 Rivers State lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Amaewhule, who defected to the APC. Read the full details and political implications.
Wike on Rivers Assembly Defection to APC
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike says 16 Rivers lawmakers who defected to APC are free to go. He vows to work with remaining PDP members, urging party unity. Full details.
17 Rivers Lawmakers Defect from PDP to APC, Wike Speaks
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike reacts as 17 Rivers State lawmakers defect from PDP to APC, calling it unfortunate but constitutional. Get the full details and analysis of the political shift ahead of 2027.
Rivers Speaker, 15 Lawmakers Join APC
Martin Amaewhule, Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, and 15 other PDP members defect to the APC, citing party crisis ahead of 2027 elections.
Zamfara: Two APC Lawmakers Defect to PDP
Two Zamfara State House of Assembly members have resigned from the APC, citing poor leadership and internal divisions. They have officially joined the PDP, strengthening the opposition's position in the state. Read more.
Akwa Ibom Assembly Rejects Motion to Ban Dog Meat
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejects a bill seeking to ban dog meat consumption over health risks. Lawmaker's motion collapses without a seconder. Read full details.
US Presses Nigeria to End Sharia Law, Disband Hisbah
US lawmakers are urged to push Nigeria to abolish Sharia law and disband Hisbah commissions amid rising anti-Christian persecution. Experts warn extremist groups exploit these frameworks.
Ohanaeze: Tinubu's Security Interventions Boost SE Safety
Ohanaeze Ndigbo praises President Tinubu for security improvements in Southeast Nigeria, warns of potential ISWAP incursions, and calls for local vigilante groups across 95 councils.
Enugu Becomes Nigeria's Premier Investment Destination
Enugu State is fast becoming Nigeria's top investment hub due to improved security and infrastructure. SEBIS confirms rising investor interest. Discover opportunities now!
Analyst Urges Dialogue After Nnamdi Kanu Sentencing
Political analyst Olajumoke Shaqiru Victor calls for dialogue beyond legal measures to achieve lasting peace in Southeast Nigeria following Nnamdi Kanu's multiple sentences. Read expert insights.
National Assembly Declares Security Crisis, Seeks Death Penalty
Nigerian lawmakers declare security system near collapse, demand death penalty for kidnappers and sweeping security reforms amid escalating nationwide attacks.
EU Lawmakers Seek Easier Suspension of Shopping Platforms
EU lawmakers call for easier suspension of e-commerce platforms like Shein following outrage in France over the sale of childlike sex dolls. A court will hear the case on December 5.
IPOB Challenges Kalu's 30,000 Deaths Claim
IPOB disputes Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's claim that 30,000 died due to Nnamdi Kanu's activism. The group demands evidence and calls for independent investigation into Southeast violence.
Gumi Gives Condition to Support Nnamdi Kanu's Release
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi demands Nnamdi Kanu show remorse and call for peace before supporting his pardon. Read the full story and reactions.
Omokri: Kanu Should Have Formed Political Party
Reno Omokri suggests Nnamdi Kanu could have used his massive popularity to start a political party and elect governors and senators for peaceful change in Southeast Nigeria.
Nigerian lawmakers investigate rising POS fraud cases
House of Representatives investigates escalating POS fraud reaching N52.26bn. Committee reveals security breaches, cloned terminals, and urgent need for regulatory framework. #POSFraud #FinancialSecurity
Lawmakers Ask Tinubu to Pardon Nnamdi Kanu
South-East lawmakers appeal to President Tinubu to grant presidential pardon to Nnamdi Kanu, arguing it would bring peace and national healing. Read full details.
Okesanjo Highlights Strategic Gaps in U.S.-Nigeria Talks
Temi Okesanjo provides strategic guidance to U.S. Congress on Nigeria engagement, emphasizing evidence-based approach and coordinated security response. Read more.
Mixed Compliance to IPOB Sit-At-Home in Southeast
Southeast Nigeria experienced a partial and varied response to a viral sit-at-home order following Nnamdi Kanu's conviction. While some areas saw normal activity, others observed the protest.
South-East Lawmakers Seek Tinubu's Pardon for Nnamdi Kanu
42 South-East federal lawmakers urge President Tinubu to grant Nnamdi Kanu clemency, warning his life imprisonment worsens regional security. Read the full appeal.
Falz Urges Nigerians to Hold Lawmakers Accountable
Nigerian rapper Falz calls for citizens to demand security accountability from lawmakers beyond social media activism. He questions government handling of recent kidnappings in Kwara and Niger states.
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