The Supreme Court has upheld the President’s power to declare a state of emergency to prevent a breakdown of law and order, ruling that elected state officials may be suspended during such periods, provided the suspension is within the limited time. In a six-to-one decision, the court held that Section 305 of the Constitution grants […]
The Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference is currently underway in Lagos, bringing together top military commanders and key government officials. President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, upon his arrival at the venue, inspected the military guard of honour in line with the armed forces’ traditional way of paying tribute to a dignitary. […]
Fast-rising singer Ayo Benzi has won the maiden edition of Next Afrobeats Star, clinching a N150 million music record deal. The televised talent show, which launched in August, began with 300 contestants from nationwide auditions before being trimmed down through multiple stages to a final 12. The finalists were mentored by top producers Puffy Tee, […]
Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala, has spoken out about her severe suicidal thoughts, following her bitter conflict with Chris Okafor, founder of Grace Nation Ministry. The crisis stems from Ogala’s recent allegations that Okafor, after a years-long romantic relationship, abandoned a promise to marry her and instead proposed to another woman. In an emotional video, Ogala claimed the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the online accreditation of journalists and media organisations ahead of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council Election. In a statement shared on the commission’s official X handle, the accreditation is aimed at vetting journalists and media organisations for the FCT polls scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 21, […]
The Dangote Petroleum refinery and its partners are set to begin selling petrol at N739 per litre, coming two days after the refinery slashed its petrol gantry price from N828 to N699 per litre. The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, in a chat with journalists at the Lekki refinery, said he was […]
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the transfer and admission of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in both public and private secondary schools. The directive, which addresses growing concerns over examination malpractice, particularly the use of “special centres” during external exams, aims to safeguard the integrity and credibility of […]
A faction of the Accord Party has produced Clement Bamigbola as its governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election, just four days after the emergence of Governor Ademola Adeleke as the party’s flagbearer. The Chris Imumolen-led faction has strongly criticised Governor Ademola Adeleke over his defection to the Accord Party. The group has […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has directed that an autopsy be carried out on his late deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, to medically determine the cause of his death. Diri gave the directive during a condolence visit by former President, Goodluck Jonathan, to him and the Ewhrudjakpo family on Saturday at the Government House, Yenagoa, […]
Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has firmly rejected multiple overtures from members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to defect from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Despite ongoing political challenges, the senator reaffirmed her commitment to her party, dismissing the idea of switching allegiance. Akpoti-Uduaghan made these comments during an interview […]