Politics

Tinubu seeks Senate approval to increase Court of Appeal justices

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking approval to increase the number of justices of the Court of Appeal from 70 to 110. The proposal is aimed at reducing the heavy backlog of cases and improving the speed of justice deliver The request was read on the floor of the Senate during plenary,

Read More
Politics

UK court jails Nigerian for six years over assault case

A United Kingdom court has sentenced a Nigerian man, Daniel Odubanjo, to six years in prison for offences including false imprisonment and sexual assault. The judgement was delivered by a court in Essex following investigations by British Transport Police The court heard that the incident occurred on a train, where the victim was unlawfully restrained.

Read More
Politics

Police sanction 10 officers over social media misconduct

The Nigeria Police Force has sanctioned 10 officers for violating its social media policy. The affected officers were punished with various disciplinary measures, including dismissal, demotion and reprimand, following internal investigations Police authorities said the actions were meant to enforce professionalism and discipline within the Force. They warned officers against unauthorised use of social media

Read More
Politics

Presidency downplays Tinubu’s stumble, assures Nigerians

The Presidency has dismissed concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s health following a brief stumble during a public engagement. Presidential aides said the incident was minor and confirmed that the President would continue with his official schedule, including his planned visit to Türkiye They added that the President was in high spirits and fully fit to

Read More
Politics

Group Raises Alarm Over Health of Detained Soldiers

A pro-democracy group has alleged that soldiers detained over an alleged coup plot are battling serious health challenges while in custody. The group appealed to the Federal Government to grant the detainees access to adequate medical care and ensure their rights are protected. The group further urged authorities to either charge the affected officers to

Read More
Politics

APC Holds Ward Congresses in Ahoada East, Khana Ahead of Rivers Bye-Elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted ward congresses in Ahoada East and Khana Local Government Areas of Rivers State in preparation for the February 21 House of Assembly bye-elections. In Ahoada East Local Government, the congress was supervised by an APC congress committee led by Smart Iheanazo, with members of the party’s appeal committee

Read More
Politics

Rivers Lawmakers Face Constituency Backlash Over Poor Representation

Rivers State lawmakers are facing growing criticism from their constituents over alleged poor performance and lack of accountability. In Abonnema, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area, residents of State Constituencies One and Two—represented by Major Jack and Lolo Isaiah Opuende—have expressed strong dissatisfaction, accusing the lawmakers of failing to meet their responsibilities. Community and youth leaders who

Read More
Politics

APC praises Atiku over son’s defection

The All Progressives Congress has commended former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for accepting his son’s decision to join the ruling party. Atiku’s son, Abba Atiku, recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the APC. In a statement, the APC described Atiku’s reaction as mature and democratic, noting that political choices should not affect family

Read More
Politics

APC one-party agenda will fail, PDP aspirant insists

A Peoples Democratic Party presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned that any attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress to turn Nigeria into a one-party state will fail. In a statement issued in Lagos, Olawepo-Hashim accused the APC of using defections and political pressure to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. He said

Read More
Politics

Tinubu’s reforms beginning to yield results – Daniel

Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has said Nigeria is gradually recovering from its economic challenges under President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at a thanksgiving programme in Ogun State, Daniel stated that though the reforms introduced by the Federal Government were painful, they were necessary to stabilise the economy. He noted

Read More