News as it breaks
In a dramatic turn of events, an elite military unit in Madagascar, CAPSAT, announced Tuesday that it has taken control of the government, just moments after the country’s National Assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for desertion of duty. The move comes amid escalating political unrest and weeks of…
The Nigerian Senate has constituted a 12-member ad-hoc committee to formulate a legislative response to growing international concerns about alleged state-backed persecution of Christians in Nigeria, particularly claims raised by the United States Government. The committee was set up on Tuesday following a closed-door session where senators deliberated on recent…
Amid a surge of high-profile defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has called on party members not to lose hope, assuring them that the party’s current challenges are only temporary and that victory lies ahead. Makinde made the statement on Monday during the inauguration…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Dr. Benjamin Kalu, has reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly to deliver a Constitution that truly works for all Nigerians. Dr. Kalu made the remarks during his opening address at the 3rd…
Stakeholders have called on the Federal Government to take decisive steps to ensure full compliance by state governments with the recent Supreme Court ruling granting financial autonomy to local governments across the federation. The call was made during a National Dialogue on Local Government Autonomy held in Abuja and organized…
In a significant political shake-up reminiscent of recent developments in Delta and Cross River states, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State is set to officially defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, October 14. The defection, described as a “historic alignment,” will…
he Chairman of the House Committee on Commerce, Hon. Ahmed Munir, has reiterated the commitment of the 10th House of Representatives to transparency, inclusiveness, and economic reform-driven legislation, as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s economic development. Speaking during a public hearing on ten key bills in Abuja, Mr. Munir…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has granted presidential pardons to several high-profile Nigerians, including Nigeria’s founding father Herbert Macaulay, former FCT Minister Major General Mamman Vatsa, and the iconic Ogoni Nine, in a landmark move to promote justice, reconciliation, and national healing. The presidential clemency was announced following the endorsement of…
Extraordinary session focuses on staffing gaps, institutional credibility, and fallout from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s withdrawal The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers has opened an extraordinary session in Abuja, focusing on pressing institutional issues such as recruitment, staff distribution, and the operational impact of…
President Tinubu’s nominee to replace Mahmood Yakubu receives unanimous endorsement from National Council of State The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was made on Thursday via a statement…
