The Senate on Tuesday passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, following a tense and rowdy session marked by heated debates and a division over key provisions of the proposed legislation. Proceedings in the upper chamber were momentarily stalled as lawmakers commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the bill. The disruption followed a demand…
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, unveiled Nigeria’s Industrial Policy 2025 with a charge to relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government to ensure speedy implementation. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the policy at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. The president explained that the policy was a roadmap for re-engineering…
Some UK-based Nigerians have expressed excitement over the proposed State Visit of President Bola Tinubu to the United Kingdom. Their position is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Mr Ade Adeshina, who spoke on behalf of the Nigerians resident in Britain. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-day visit, scheduled…
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off an advocacy and awareness campaign for a national community food bank programme to address child health challenges caused by malnutrition in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flag off took place in Abuja on Tuesday, during the Federal Government’s first edition…
At least 14 people have died after a canoe carrying more than 100 passengers capsized on the Yauri River in Kebbi State. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in Gumbi ward of Yauri Local Government Area. The passengers were said to be returning from escorting a bride to her matrimonial home in Gwarzo Village, located…
Gov Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, on Monday, formally received the Torch of Unity for the 2nd Niger Delta Games, billed to take place in Benin. Oborevwori, represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, received the torch at the Government House, Asaba. He reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to youth empowerment and regional integration through sports. “This torch…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s investigator, on Monday, denied the allegations that the exra-judicial statements of Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Kogi State government, and his co-defendant in the ongoing trial, were made under duress. The EFCC’s investigator, Ahmed Abubakar, who is the 1st prosecution witness (PW-1) in the trial-within-trial…
President Bola Tinubu has commended the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Nigeria’s BUA Group and UAE-based AD Ports Group and MAIR Group in Abu Dhabi. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Abuja. Tinubu described the agreement as a major industrial and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday grilled the former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, over alleged fraud during his tenure as governor from 2015 to 2023. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain was said to have honoured an invitation by the commission, days after his legal team confirmed that he would…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued an urgent advisory to healthcare workers across the country following a rise in Lassa fever infections, with 15 confirmed cases and two deaths recorded among medical personnel. The advisory, signed by the Director-General, Dr Jide Idris, was released during the peak transmission period of…
