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Family of Bilyaminu Bello condemns presidential pardon for convicted killer Maryam Sanda

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The family of the late Bilyaminu Bello has expressed outrage and "deep disappointment" over the presidential pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of his murder. In a ... Read More


APC secures two-thirds majority in Senate as Bauchi senator defects

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a two-thirds majority in the Senate, the threshold required to easily pass and approve key legislation or government policies... Read More


Tinubu's government has attracted over $8 billion major upstream final investment decisions - official

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday said Shell's newly announced $2 billion final investment decision (FID) on a new ... Read More


Reps to intervene in ASUU strike, mandate leadership to find lasting solution

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The House of Representatives has resolved to intervene in the ongoing warning strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), following a motion of urgent national impor... Read More


Amupitan: New broom at INEC, By Reuben Abati

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Last week, 7 October, the announcement was made of the exit of Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, Chair of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 2015 - 2025, and his replace... Read More


Three PDP Reps defect to APC

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- It was a tense but dramatic moment in the House of Representatives on Tuesday when Speaker Abbas Tajudeen read letters announcing the defection of three lawmakers from Kaduna State... Read More


"We must win": Eric Chelle rallies Super Eagles ahead of do-or-die Benin showdown

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The Super Eagles Coach, Eric Chelle, has assured Nigerians that the team will be focused and purposeful as they take on the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a must-win encounter on Tu... Read More


NHRC, group call formoratorium on death penalty, gender-sensitive reforms

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- A criminal justice-focused civil society group, Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA), in partnership with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has called for urgent gender-sensit... Read More


BREAKING: Peter Mbah, others dump PDP for APC

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has finally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Mbah announced his defection in a... Read More


Peter Mbah, others dump PDP for APC

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has finally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr Mbah announced his defection in a... Read More