News as it breaks
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to engage in high-level discussions to address challenges faced by Nigerians in obtaining UAE visas, particularly for tourism. According to a statement by Magnus Eze, Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of State…
The three siblings brutally murdered and found stuffed inside a deep freezer in Nnewichi, Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State last month were laid to rest on Saturday, March 8, in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area. The funeral mass, held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Umueze Uga, was…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed six Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) to lead federal government-owned hospitals in Akure, Gombe, Azare, Lafiya, Maiduguri, and Kafanchan. The appointments, which span newly established and existing healthcare institutions, reflect the administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system. List of Newly Appointed CMDs: Professor Olusegun Sylvester…
Governor Dauda Lawal has officially sworn in Yakubu Sani Haidara as the new Head of the Civil Service of Zamfara State, alongside 12 newly appointed permanent secretaries. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the old chamber of the Government House in Gusau, where Governor Lawal emphasized that Haidara’s appointment was…
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned her suspension from the Nigerian Senate, describing it as unjust and politically motivated. Despite the decision, she remains resolute in her commitment to serving her constituents. The Senate suspended Akpoti-Uduaghan for “gross misconduct” after a heated dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio over…
A Lagos High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, Igbosere, has reserved judgment in the high-profile trial of Andrew Nice, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver accused of the rape and murder of 22-year-old Oluwabamise Ayanwola in 2022. Justice Sherifat Sonaike set May 2, 2025, for the verdict after both the…
The Nigerian Senate has suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months following her dispute with Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The decision, announced on Thursday, was based on recommendations from the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, which found her guilty of violating Senate Standing Rules (2023, as…
The Nigerian Senate is considering a six-month suspension for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged violations of Senate rules. The recommendation, put forward by the Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Code of Conduct, was presented by its Chairman, Senator Neda Imasuen. If approved, the suspension will take effect from March 6,…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has mandated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) immediately recognise the leadership of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) emerging from its emergency national convention held on January 17. The convention, organized to fill vacancies and correct imbalances within the party’s National Executive Committee,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja. The session, which commenced at approximately 2 p.m., began with a minute of silence in honor of two late former government officials. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)…
