The Nigerian Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, as Chairman of the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC). Also confirmed was Usoro Offiong Akpabio from Akwa Ibom State, who will serve as the Managing Director of the Commission. Thirteen additional board members and five executive directors were cleared for appointment. However, the confirmation process was not without controversy. Tijani…

President Bola Tinubu has withheld his assent from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Bill, 2025, citing contradictions with established financial procedures. The president’s decision was conveyed in a letter read by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, during Thursday’s plenary session. The bill had proposed allowing the NDLEA to retain a share of proceeds from drug-related crimes, a provision Tinubu described as inconsistent with current…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday formally issued the statutory notice for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, marking the official commencement of the electoral process. The announcement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Ado-Ekiti, attended by political party representatives and other key actors. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, reaffirmed the Commission’s dedication to ensuring transparency, integrity, and credibility…

A High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced gospel artist Timileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Salome Adaidu. Presiding over the case, Justice Simon Aboki ruled that Ajayi was guilty of culpable homicide, which carries a mandatory death sentence under Section 221 of the Penal Code applicable in northern Nigeria. The ruling follows Ajayi’s confession in January, during…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will conduct by-elections across affected constituencies on Saturday, 16 August 2025. These elections aim to fill vacant seats in both the National and State Assemblies. The vacancies have arisen as a result of resignations, deaths, and court annulments affecting various legislative positions. The INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement on Thursday during a consultative meeting with political party…

The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has dissociated itself from the alleged demolition of a property said to belong to the brother of the former Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in the state. The New Daily Prime reported that Mr Obi, in a statement on his X page on Wednesday, recounted how his younger brother’s company property in Ikeja, Lagos, was invaded and demolished by unidentified individuals without…

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has raised alarm over what he described as the worsening state of lawlessness and disregard for citizens’ rights in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his X page on Wednesday, Mr Obi recounted how his younger brother’s company property in Ikeja, Lagos, was invaded and demolished by unidentified individuals without a valid court order or demolition permit. READ…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria is undergoing a quiet but determined transformation under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, marked by market expansion, institutional reforms, and focused policy shifts. Speaking on Wednesday at the Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum in Abuja, as part of the Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM), Mr Shettima described the country’s ongoing reforms as “silent but resolute,” aimed at fostering sustainable partnerships and attracting like-minded allies. “This transformation…

INEC has disclosed that it has received 110 applications for new political party registration.

MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv, has announced a significant reduction in the price of its DStv decoders, cutting the cost from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000 as part of a strategic initiative to boost subscriptions and provide greater value to its customers. The company made the announcement on Tuesday through a statement issued by its Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe. According to Ugbe, the move is part of DStv’s new “We…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has disbursed over N1.45 billion in compensation to 195 landowners whose properties were acquired for the Ekiti Knowledge Zone (EKZ) project. The beneficiaries, from Ijan, Awo, and Araromi Ekiti, received cheques yesterday during a brief ceremony held at the Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office in Ado Ekiti. The EKZ is a major economic initiative designed to establish an innovation-driven ecosystem and serve as…

The Adamawa State Government has officially revoked the traditional title of Waziri Adamawa from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, citing a newly adopted indigeneship policy that reshapes leadership eligibility within emirate councils across the state. The move was detailed in a circular dated 20 June 2025 and signed by Mrs Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs. It forms part of a wider restructuring of traditional…