ADC Berates Senate For Adopting Delay Tactics In Passing Electoral Act

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has berated the red chamber of the National Assembly for adopting delay tactics in passing the Electoral Bill 2025. According to ADC, failure to promptly pass the bill for urgent presidential assent raises suspicions that the legislature is deliberately applying delay tactics to frustrate key amendments, especially those intended to make future elections more difficult to rig. The coalition party, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji...

NDDC Inaugurates 9.4km Road, 1,500-Capacity Hall in Rivers

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commissioned a 9.4-kilometre Ogu Community Road Network and a 1,500 seater Royal Hall in Ogu, Ogu-Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, while speaking at the inauguration yesterday, described the projects as further proof of the Federal Government’s commitment to the development of the Niger Delta region. Wike said he was impressed by the quality and scale of...

INEC Delisting: Abure Vows To Challenge His Ouster In Court 

…Says Commission’s Action Won’t Deter Party’s Performance In 2027 Julius Abure, former Labour Party national chairman, has vowed to challenge his ouster from office by the Federal High Court in Abuja Recall that in the judgment Justice Peter Lifu said the leadership dispute within the Labour Party had already been conclusively settled by the Supreme Court in its April 4, 2025 ruling, which affirmed Senator Nenadi Usman, a former Minister of Finance, as head of...

Forum Of PDP State Chairmen Declares Support For Turaki-led NWC

The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), comprising the Chairmen of the party in 30 States of the Federation, has declared solidarity with the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. A statement on Saturday jointly signed by Hon. Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman, Forum of PDP State Chairmen and Chairman, Edo State Chapter and Chief Edward Masha Forum Secretary and Chairman of Kaduna State Chapter, reads, “We’ve carefully reviewed...

NAFDAC Begins Enforcement of Sachet Alcohol Ban

…Says No Company Has Been Shut Down The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has resumed enforcement of the ban on the production and sale of alcoholic drinks packaged in sachets and small bottles, clarifying that no alcohol-producing company has been shut down as a result of the action. In a press statement issued on Thursday, the agency said the enforcement applies to alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and in PET...

Anambra Traders Pledge End to Monday Sit-at-Home

… Set to Resume Full Business Activities Traders at the Onitsha Main Market and other major markets across Anambra State have pledged to end the long-running Monday sit-at-home and resume full business activities from Monday, in line with the state governor’s directive, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo. The assurance was given on Thursday during an interactive meeting between market leaders and the governor, following the continued closure of the Onitsha Main Market and the prolonged sit-at-home, which...

Egypt, Nigeria, Others Lead Africa’s Strongest Military Forces in 2026 Global Ranking

Across Africa, governments are quietly strengthening their armed forces in response to security threats, regional instability and changing global dynamics. From the deserts of North Africa to the forests of Central Africa, military modernisation and investment have become a growing priority. A report obtained from the 2026 Global Firepower Index on Friday shows how African countries are improving their military capabilities through better training, modern equipment and strategic planning. The Global Firepower Index assesses the...

Kano Emirship Tussle To Be Resolved Soon

Kano state government will soon resolve the long-running rivalry over the Kano Emirship, which may finally be heading towards resolution, following Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). For nearly two years, Kano has been trapped in a deadlock as Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II and Emir Aminu Ado Bayero have been respectively laying claim to the throne. While Sanusi has been operating from the main Gidan Rumfa palace, Ado Bayero has...

86 Incidents Of Violations Against Journalists Recorded In 2025-MRA

The Media Rights Agenda, MRA, in its 2025 Annual Report on Freedom of Expression in Nigeria, said 86 incidents of violations against journalists, media organizations, and citizens across 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The group, in a statement issued to journalists on Thursday, signed by its Executive Director, Edetaen Ojo, warned that while the media landscape continues to evolve with digital technologies, the core challenges facing journalists remain entrenched. He described them...

Anambra State Government Revokes Underdeveloped Properties

The Anambra State Government has initiated the revocation of ownership of undeveloped landed properties in certain parts of the state. The enforcement began with Awka Millennium City Estate, Agu-Awka, a modern estate that the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, had touted as the new Awka city. Dr Ossy Onuko, Managing Director of Awka Capital Territory Development Authority, ACTDA, disclosed this to journalists in an interview on Thursday, during an enforcement exercise. Onuko said the enforcement...

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