Tinubu Makes Fresh Appointments to Key Federal Boards

President Bola Tinubu has approved new appointments to the boards of UBEC, the Bank of Agriculture, and the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF). Get the full list of appointees and their geopolitical zones here.

Rivers Assembly to Remain in Quarters Auditorium

Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms use of quarters auditorium as chamber amid mass defection to APC. Governor Fubara plans budget presentation in new complex. Full story inside.

Tinubu Names Al-Makura, Others to Key Boards

President Bola Tinubu has approved new board appointments for NADF, Bank of Agriculture, and UBEC. Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura retains his role as UBEC chairman. Read the full list of appointees.

Makinde: We'll Continue to Strengthen Oyo Security

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has reiterated his administration's commitment to securing lives and property, commissioning a new Police Area Command in Moniya. Read more on the state's security strategy.

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.

APC Bars 7 Aspirants From Osun Governorship Primaries

The APC Screening Committee has disqualified seven major aspirants, including Senator Iyiola Omisore, from the Osun 2026 governorship primary. Only two candidates were cleared. Read the full details and implications.

Oyo APC Backs Tinubu for 2027, Seeks Unity

Oyo State APC leaders close ranks, endorse President Tinubu for a second term in 2027. The party aims for a 35% vote increase, focusing on grassroots unity and reconciliation.

Supreme Court Dismisses Osun Suit on LG Funds

The Supreme Court has struck out Osun State's suit to compel FG to release LG funds, citing lack of locus standi. Read the full details and implications of the judgment.

Over 10,000 GBV Cases Recorded in Nigeria in 2025

The Federal Government disclosed 10,326 gender-based violence cases from Jan-Sep 2025. A new digital dashboard and emergency fund aim to combat the surge, especially online violence.

Turaki-led PDP asks judge to recuse from leadership suit

The Kabiru Turaki-led PDP faction has filed a motion requesting Justice Joyce Abdulmalik to step down from a suit filed by the Nyesom Wike camp, citing apprehension of bias. The case concerns control of the party's national secretariat.

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.

France's FEF-OSC Programme Empowers Nigerian Women

The French Embassy launches a landmark gender equality initiative in Nigeria, co-created with local CSOs, achieving a 4.3 Social Return on Investment. Discover how this model project works.

Supreme Court Calls Out FG Over LG Autonomy

Nigeria's Supreme Court has called on the federal government to implement its judgment granting financial autonomy to 774 local governments. The court dismissed Osun state's suit. Full details inside.

Trump's New Strategy Shifts US Global Role

President Trump's new security strategy vows a major shift from global dominance to regional focus in Latin America, a hardline on migration, and confrontation with European allies. Read the full analysis.

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