Alleged Bias: Court Threatens To Dimiss Suit Against FHC CJ, Justice Lifu
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday threatened to dismiss a suit filed against the Chief Judge (CJ) of Federal High Court (FHC), Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Peter Lifu for lack of diligent prosecution. Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a ruling, held that the case may be dismissed if there was no representation for…
20 States Win $27m World Bank-backed Performance Incentives
The World Bank-supported HOPE Governance Programme, will disburse 27 million dollars as performance-based incentives to 20 states that achieved the Year Zero Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs). The National Coordinator of the HOPE Governance Programme, Dr Assad Hassan, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a retreat for Commissioners, Permanent Secretaries, and Directors of Budget and Planning….
Xenophobic Attacks: Humanitarian Affairs Minister Hails Returnees’ Resilience, Assures Support
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has commended the resilience of Nigerians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct in spite of the circumstances that forced them to leave South Africa. Dr Abimbola Fasanu, Senior Technical Adviser…
2027: Candidate Calls For United PDP To Reclaim Edo South Senate Seat
Mr Frank Pax-Osifo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the 2027 Edo South Senatorial Election, has urged party members to unite behind his candidacy to reclaim the senatorial seat from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Pax-Osifo made the call while speaking with journalists at the Benin Airport shortly after returning from Abuja, where…
Earthquake Strains Venezuela’s Healthcare System, Destroys Facilities – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday warned that Venezuela’s healthcare system is under significant strain following last week’s deadly twin earthquakes, which damaged hospitals and left several medical staff missing. According to the global health body, more than 1,700 people have been confirmed dead and 5,000 others injured after hundreds of buildings were flattened…
Rep. Idris Lauds Tinubu’s Approval Of ₦24.7bn Kogi-Ekiti Highway Rehabilitation
Rep. Salman Idris (APC-Kogi) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving ₦24.7 billion for the rehabilitation of Kabba-Ifaki-Ado Ekiti highway linking Kogi and Ekiti states. In a statement on Tuesday, Idris also commended the Minister of Works, Sen. David Umahi, for his relentless efforts in rehabilitating critical road infrastructure across the country. He said that…
Court Hears Wabara, Others’s Suit Against INEC July 7
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday fixed July 7 for definite hearing in a suit filed by Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Salim Ibrahim, who fixed the date to allow all parties file and respond to processes…
FG Engages South African Authorities Over Safety Of Nigerians
The Federal Government on Tuesday assured Nigerian citizens residing in South Africa of their continued safety, promising sustained high-level diplomatic engagements with South African authorities to protect their interests. Mr. Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, gave the assurance in a statement issued in Abuja to mark the arrival of the…
Fubara Commends Corps Members Contributions To Nation Building
Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has commended members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the state for their contributions to nation-building. Fubara made the remark during the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch B Stream I orientation course for corps members at the NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp, Nonwa-Gbam, Tai Local Government Area(LGA),…
Supreme Court To Rule On Trump Bid To Limit Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court will on Tuesday rule on whether to let President Donald Trump restrict birthright citizenship in the United States. The topic has been one of the top priorities in his crackdown on immigration in a case involving a right that had long been woven into the fabric of American society. A lower…
