Senate Begins Constitution Review Hearings in Lagos, Focuses on Local Governments, State Police, Electoral Reforms

The Nigerian Senate has commenced its public hearing on the review of the 1999 Constitution in Lagos, with key proposals including the creation of 18 new local government areas, the establishment of state police, and comprehensive electoral…

Court Orders Senate to Recall Suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigerian Senate to immediately recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, after declaring her six-month suspension unconstitutional and excessive. Senator…

Lagos Government Seals Purple Mall After Fatal Parking Lot Collapse

Lagos State Government has sealed the Purple Mall in Lekki indefinitely following the tragic collapse of a section of its parking lot that led to the death of a young Nigerian on Wednesday. The incident has prompted swift action from the…
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Ex Super Eagles Goal Keeper, Peter Rufai Is Dead

Peter Rufai, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has died.  Waidi Akanni, a former teammate and associate, confirmed the legendary goalkeeper’s death to TheCable on Thursday.

Troops Record Success as Over 200 Boko Haram Fighters Surrender

At least 210 Boko Haram insurgents and their family members have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the Lake Chad region, marking a significant development in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign. The…

Lagos Suspends BRT Lane Enforcement on Eko Bridge to Ease Traffic

In a bid to ease growing traffic congestion caused by ongoing repair works, the Lagos State Government has announced the temporary suspension of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane enforcement along the Eko Bridge and Odo Iya-Alaro corridor. The…
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Sowore Rejects Alliance with “Old Guards”, Declares Loyalty to the Oppressed

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has distanced himself from the emerging coalition of political heavyweights across party lines, declaring that he will never align with those he accuses of decades-long…

ALTON Confirms Nationwide SIM Service Disruption

Mobile subscribers across Nigeria will experience temporary disruptions in SIM-related services as network operators implement a directive from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Association of Licensed Telecommunications…

From Lagos to the Stars: Salis Makes Space History

Nigerian-born lawyer and politician, Owolabi Salis, has etched his name in history as the first Nigerian to travel into space, following a successful flight aboard Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission. The suborbital flight, operated by Jeff Bezos’…

Federal Goverment Offers Visa Waivers to Eastern Caribbean States

Holders of diplomatic and official passports from Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) may no longer need visas to travel to Nigeria. There are seven member of the OECS. These are: Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica,…