Strike: Court decides today as FCT workers demand Wike’s removal

FCT minister, Nyesom Wike The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has fixed today (Tuesday), for ruling on a suit filed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the FCT Administration against leaders of the Joint Union Action Committee. Justice E.D. Subilim adjourned the matter after hearing arguments from counsel for […]

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DHQ confirms coup attempt, indicted officers to face military trial

Defence Headquarters The Defence Headquarters on Monday said investigations into alleged misconduct by some officers revealed claims of a plot to overthrow the government. In October 2025, the DHQ announced the arrest of 16 officers over acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations. Sahara Reporters reported on October 18 that the officers — ranging […]

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Osun Assembly Debunks Alleged Letter on Traditional Rulers’ Chairmanship

By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State House of Assembly has debunked a viral claim alleging that the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Olumide Egbedun, received or authorised a letter on the rotation of chairmanship among traditional rulers in the state. The false claim, being circulated through a viral video and social media posts, alleged that the […]

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Tinubu approves oil drilling in Ogun, Olokola deep seaport to take off — Abiodun

L-R: The Commandant, Nigerian Navy Secondary school Abeokuta, Captain, Oluwaseun Adesiyan; 46th Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval, Rear Admiral Abdullah Abubakar Mustapha; Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Fleet Commander, Western Fleet, Commodore Solomon Olushola Ohunenese, and the Commander, Inteligence Office, Captain Adah Ehanmo, during a visit by the Western Naval Command in Abeokuta on […]

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Makinde, Mutfwang meet Tinubu at Aso Rock

(L-R) Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Photo: State House : President Bola Tinubu is currently holding separate meetings with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The two governors arrived at the State House separately at about […]

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Rivers chief judge refuses setting up panel to probe Fubara

The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Amadi, has declined to set up a judicial panel to investigate Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing a court order. The Rivers State House of Assembly had requested that Amadi set up a seven-member panel to probe Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. However, […]

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Ooni praises Tinubu’s immigration reform

Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II) during his visit to the NIS headquarters in Abuja. Photo: NIS Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi (Ojaja II), on Wednesday visited the headquarters of the Nigeria Immigration Service in Abuja to renew his diplomatic passport. The revered monarch was received by the Comptroller-General of […]

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INEC to Rotate Voter Registration Devices Across Osun Communities

By John Dike, Osogbo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has approved the rotation of voter registration devices across Registration Areas in all Local Government Areas of the state to enhance access to the ongoing Phase II Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. A statement by the public affairs officer Mr Musa Olurode […]

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Reserved Seats for Women: The Urgent Path to Fair Representation and a Stronger Nigerian Democracy

By; Akinduro Abisoye Felix …A Compelling Case for Reserved Legislative Seats for Women in Nigeria Nigeria’s democracy cannot be described as truly representative while over half of its population remains systematically underrepresented in decision-making. Women constitute more than 49% of Nigeria’s population, yet their presence in the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly remains […]

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