Soyinka’s Barred from Entering US as Consulate Revokes Visa
The United States Consulate has revoked the visa of celebrated Nigeria’s Nobel laureate and playwright, Professor Wole Soyinka, effectively barring him from entering the country. This is coming a month after the renowned writer declined an invitation by the U.S….
Senate uncovers recruitment irregularities at PenCom
The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Intergovernmental Affairs has deepened its probe into alleged irregularities in the recruitment process of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), uncovering wide regional and local government imbalances in staff distribution. During a public hearing…
National Assembly proposes new date for Nigeria’s next general elections
Nigeria’s next presidential and governorship elections may take place in November 2026, following a new proposal by the National Assembly to shift the polls six months earlier than the usual February/March schedule. The proposed change was revealed on Monday during…
Nigerian Minister Resigns Over Certificates Scandal
The Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has tendered his resignation amid ongoing certificate forgery scandal. This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga….
Tinubu confers national honour on Yakubu Tinubu, Yakubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) following the expiration of his second term in office. In recognition of his service to the nation, the…
Yakubu steps down as INEC Chairman
The outgoing Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has officially handed over the leadership of the electoral body to Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will serve as Acting Chairman pending the appointment of a substantive head….
Natasha resumes Senate duties today after 6 month suspension
After six months of political drama, legal battles, and intense public attention, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, is set to make her long-awaited return to the Senate today (Tuesday) as the National Assembly resumes from its extended…
House of Reps moves to review regulations on cryptocurrency, POS activities
The House of Representatives has launched an Ad-hoc Committee to examine the regulations, risks, and security challenges surrounding cryptocurrency adoption and Point-of-Sale (PoS) operations in Nigeria. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Abuja on Monday, Speaker of the House, Tajudeen…
Lagos Govt Warns Residents against False Emergency Calls
The Lagos State Government has warned residents of the state against initiating false emergency calls. Femi Giwa, the General Manager of Lagos State Command and Control Centre, gave the warning while speaking to newsmen at the ongoing National State Emergency…
NSCDC commandant slumps, dies during event
Tragedy struck in Benin City on Thursday as the Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Gbenga Agun, suddenly collapsed and died while attending a public function. Agun was participating in a programme organised by…