News as it breaks
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for sweeping institutional reforms at the United Nations, warning that the global body risks growing irrelevance if it fails to adapt to today’s geopolitical realities. Delivering Nigeria’s national statement at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York—via Vice President Kashim…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially announced the commencement of political campaigns for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections. This marks a key milestone in the electoral calendar ahead of the February 21, 2026 polls. The announcement was made via an official statement on Wednesday…
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has officially conceded defeat in the country’s September 16 general election, acknowledging that opposition leader and former president Peter Mutharika holds what he described as an “insurmountable lead.” In a national address on Wednesday, just hours before the Malawi Electoral Commission was set to announce the…
Lawmakers of the ECOWAS Parliament and regional experts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) have called for caution in the deployment of the fast-evolving technology, stressing the need for ethical safeguards, legal frameworks, and job protection as West Africa embraces the digital age. This was the thrust of discussions at the 2025…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has expressed grief over the passing of Samuel Aina, a prominent political leader and former chairman of Oshodi/Isolo Local Government. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Security and Strategy, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, announced the development at plenary, describing Aina’s contributions as impactful…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has confirmed that he honoured an invitation from the Department of State Services (DSS) in connection with the September 1, 2025 attack on his convoy in Kebbi State. In a statement shared via his personal social media…
The planned trial of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has been adjourned to October 27 by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, following a pending motion challenging the court’s jurisdiction. Akpoti-Uduaghan was arraigned on June 19, 2025, on a three-count criminal charge bordering on defamation and…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has officially resumed legislative duties at the National Assembly, following the unsealing of her office on Tuesday, marking the end of a six-month suspension. The senator, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, arrived at the Senate complex to a warm reception from her supporters. Her office, Suite…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has urged Nigerians and the international community to take decisive action toward building a just and peaceful world as it marked its 25th anniversary alongside the 2025 International Day of Peace in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Director-General of IPCR, Dr.…
The House of Representatives has directed the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Shamsuldeen Ogunjimi, to provide a detailed breakdown of payments made to contractors under the federal government’s recent N2.4 trillion project disbursement. This directive follows the confirmation by the Office of the Accountant-General that N2.4 trillion was approved for…
