The House of Representatives advanced a bill to increase FCT High Court judges from 70 to 100, addressing case backlogs and improving judicial efficiency. The amendment, sponsored by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and others, aims to tackle rising legal demands in Abuja due to population and...
The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a bill proposing a six-year single term for the presidency. Sponsored by Ikenga Ugochinyere (PDP, Imo), the bill was debated and dismissed on November 21. It also included provisions for rotating the presidency and introducing a second vice...
Doyin Okupe dismisses claims of rigging in the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, asserting Peter Obi’s victory in key APC strongholds. Okupe defends President Tinubu’s reform agenda, expressing belief in his leadership despite the country’s current challenges. He calls for patience and...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, former Defense Minister Gallant, and Hamas military leader Deif. The charges include war crimes and crimes against humanity during the Israel-Hamas conflict. The ICC’s decision has drawn mixed...
The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2 billion) loan request to address the 2024 budget deficit. This borrowing plan aims to finance fiscal shortfalls but raises concerns over Nigeria’s escalating debt servicing costs, which have surged by nearly 40% in...
Segun Sowunmi, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), blames President Bola Tinubu for the crisis in the opposition party due to the unconsulted appointment of Nyesom Wike as the FCT minister. Sowunmi rejects claims of PDP’s collapse and criticizes APC’s undermining tactics.
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The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, calling for urgent reforms that address the worsening hardships in the northern region. The ACF highlighted food insecurity, lack of education, and reliance on microeconomic activities, urging the...
The Nigerian Senate has removed Yakubu Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) due to allegations of misconduct, absenteeism, and corruption. The motion for his dismissal, supported by 74 Senators, enables Abdullahi Usman Bello to take office, restoring integrity to the...
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa has clarified that Cyril Oshiomhole, son of former governor Adams Oshiomhole, was appointed Commissioner for Health based on merit, not nepotism. Idahosa revealed that Adams Oshiomhole opposed the nomination, highlighting Cyril’s extensive medical training and...
A bill to amend Nigeria’s constitution for diaspora voting has passed its second reading in the House of Representatives. Co-sponsored by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen and Sodeeq Abdullahi, the legislation seeks to include Nigerians abroad in the electoral process. The bill now moves to the...
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