LASIEC presents certificates of return to Lagos LG chairmen, councillors-elect
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission has presented Certificates of Return to chairmen, vice-chairmen, and councillors-elect across the 57 local councils in the state following last Saturday’s local government elections. The presentation, held at LASIEC Headquarters in Sabo, Yaba, Lagos, was attended by party leaders, including the Lagos APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi; his predecessor and […]
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The former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, requested additional time to file a no-case submission in his ongoing trial before Justice James Omotosho at the Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja. Nwabuoku, who is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), faces a […]
Jakande’s son vows to sustain father’s legacy as LG chairman
Seyi Jakande, the Chairman-elect of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area, and son of the late First Civilian Governor of Lagos State, Alhaji Lateef Jakande, has vowed to adopt his late father’s people-centred governance. Jakande made this commitment in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday after receiving his Certificate of Return from […]
Sisters kidnap brother, collect ₦30m ransom in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two sisters, Juliet Chukwu and Ngozi Nancy Chukwu, for allegedly masterminding the abduction of their elder brother, Mr. Friday Chukwu. Both suspects, who serve in Nigerian security agencies—Juliet in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Ngozi in the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)—were accused of arranging […]
Adeleke can’t defect to Osun APC by befriending Dapo Abiodun – Omisore
Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has stated that Governor Ademola Adeleke cannot join the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun by leveraging his relationship with Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun. Speaking on Politics Today, a programme aired on Channels Television on Wednesday, Omisore stressed that Adeleke must engage with the local […]
UNPAID SALARIES:Alausa, Wike to engage NASS Over Dispute with FCT teachers.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has revealed plans to partner with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in engaging the National Assembly to address the persistent issue of unpaid salaries for government school teachers in Abuja. Alausa made this known on Wednesday during the official launch of the National Policy on […]
Buhari: China’s Xi Jinping condoles with Tinubu, Nigerians
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message of condolence to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi expressed deep condolences and extended sincere sympathy to the family of Buhari, and the Nigerian government and people. President Xi noted […]
Why I didn’t attend Buhari’s burial – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has explained his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, citing flight restrictions as the reason for his inability to attend the ceremony in Daura on Tuesday. Speaking to journalists shortly after a condolence visit to the late president’s family on […]
Natasha sets July 22 for Senate return
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has notified the Senate of her plans to return to the Senate on July 22, insisting that the judgment of the Federal High Court in suit number FHC/ABJ/CS/384/2025 is not subject to further deliberation or discretion of the Senate. The Federal High Court on July 4 described Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension as excessive and […]
Senate bound by order of Justice Nyako to recall Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan forthwith-By Femi Falana
In a judgement delivered on July 4, 2025, Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court declared that the 6-month suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is excessive and unconstitutional. The judge equally noted that suspending a senator for six months, in a legislative calendar that only requires 181 sitting days, effectively silences a whole constituency […]
