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Reps summon accountant-general, six MDAs over repeated absence

Nigeria, July 8 -- The House of Representatives Public Accounts Committee has summoned the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, to appear before it on Monday, 13 July. The summo... Read More


IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.0%

Nigeria, July 8 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global economic growth forecast to 3.0 per cent for 2026, down from 3.1 per cent in its April 2026 forecast. In its July World... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Ex-minister Nnaji set for arraignment as ICPC files criminal charges

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has filed a six-count criminal charge against a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology,... Read More


NBA rejects alleged AGF directives on 2026 election

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has rejected alleged directives attributed to the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) seeking to postpone its 2026 national officers' electio... Read More


'I may not be alive to contest in 2027 election' - Peter Obi

Nigeria, July 8 -- The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says he may not be alive to contest next year's presidential election. Mr Obi, a former Governo... Read More


2027: Peter Obi might not survive to contest for the presidency

Nigeria, July 8 -- The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, says he may not be alive to contest next year's presidential election. Mr Obi, a former Governo... Read More


Court awards N10 million damages against EFCC for defaming ex-minister Olu Agunloye

Nigeria, July 8 -- The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Wednesday, held the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) liable for defamation against the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye... Read More


'Why ADC, Kano, is denying governorship ticket to primary winner'

Nigeria, July 8 -- A chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), Naja'atu Muhammad, has stated that the party will not award its Kano State governorship ticket to the winner of its ... Read More


Uganda Law Society abolishes use of My Lord, My Lady, bans bowing to judges

Nigeria, July 8 -- The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has announced the abolition of the use of colonial-era honorifics such as "My Lord," "My Lady", and "Your Worship" in the country's courts. The ULS, th... Read More


House of Reps swears in new member from Kano after by-election victory

Nigeria, July 8 -- The House of Representatives on Wednesday formally welcomed a new member, Shuaibu Rabiu, who was sworn in as the lawmaker representing Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency of Ka... Read More