POLITICS
South-east Reps caucus backs call for Nnamdi Kanu’s release
July 4, 2024
The South-east caucus in the House of Representatives has joined the call for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Mr Kanu, who is facing terrorism charges at the...
Nigerian govt threatens to jail whistleblowers who leak govt documents
July 3, 2024
The Nigerian government has threatened to jail government employees who leak official documents, a move that could deter whistleblowers from exposing wrongdoings within the government. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George...
Tinubu appoints board of Family Homez Funds
July 3, 2024
In furtherance of efforts by the federal government to consolidate activities aimed at energising the growth opportunities within the real estate sector, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of the following qualified Nigerians to the board...
Reps Set to probe “unethical practices” by multinational companies
July 3, 2024
The House of Representatives has resolved to probe alleged exploitative and predatory pricing practices against Nigerian businesses by foreign multinational companies operating in Nigeria. The House also asked the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to...
Bill to create another South-east state emerges in Reps
July 2, 2024
A bill to create Etiti State has been introduced on the floor of the House of Representatives and passed for first reading. The bill, sponsored by Amobi Ogah (LP, Abia), Miriam Onuoha (APC, Imo), Kama...
South-east governors, others in closed-door meeting
July 2, 2024
Governors of the five states in the South-east and other leaders in the region have begun a closed-door meeting in Enugu State. The governors and leaders arrived at the Enugu State Government House on Tuesday for...
Terrorists kill another Nigerian university lecturer
July 2, 2024
Terrorists have killed another university lecturer in the banditry-prone Nigerian North-west region. Tiri David of the Federal University, Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina State was killed on Tuesday by bandits who also kidnapped two of his children during...
Court says declaring Emefiele’s wife wanted illegal
July 2, 2024
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos says it is illegal for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to declare the wife of the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Magaret Emefiele, as...
Traditional rulers speak on calls for state of emergency in Rivers
July 2, 2024
Traditional rulers in Rivers State have urged President Bola Tinubu to disregard calls for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. This was contained in a communique issued at the end of the meeting...
Ex-council chairperson files N2bn suit against Nigerian army
July 2, 2024
Lucky Okodeh, a former caretaker chairperson, Southern Ijaw Local Council of Bayelsa State, has sued the Nigerian army for allegedly publishing his photograph among those wanted in connection to the killing of 17 soldiers in...
