Supreme Court Backs President on State of Emergency Powers
The Supreme Court has affirmed the President’s authority to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order, in a 6–1 split decision. The apex court ruled that while the President may suspend elected officials during a state of emergency, such suspension is permitted only for a limited period. In the lead […]
Jan 2 Deadline: Police Resume Tinted Glass Permit Checks
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the resumption of enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy starting January 2, 2026. In a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin on Monday, the police said the move follows a review of emerging security concerns and aims to protect lives and property. “The […]
South-East Integration Renders Biafra Calls Obsolete — Minister Umahi
Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has declared that demands for a separate Biafran state are no longer justified, highlighting the “unprecedented integration” of the South-East into Nigeria’s development agenda under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Umahi, a former Ebonyi State governor, made the remarks while inspecting ongoing federal infrastructure projects in the region. He said […]
EFCC Denies Targeting Opposition, Reaffirms Impartiality
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims that it is being used to target opposition politicians, describing such narratives as misleading and politically motivated. In a statement on Sunday, the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said suggestions of politicisation are attempts by some individuals to evade ongoing corruption investigations. He emphasised that EFCC […]
EFCC Opposes Bail Application by Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, December 15, 2025, opposed an application for bail filed by former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, following his arraignment before Justice M.A. Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Gwarimpa, Abuja. Counsel to the prosecution, Sylvanus Tahir, SAN, urged the court to […]
Strike by Louvre Employees Shuts Down World’s Most-Visited Museum
Workers at the Louvre Museum voted Monday to strike over working conditions and staffing concerns, forcing the famed Paris institution to close its doors and turning visitors away. The CFDT union said the decision was made during a meeting of roughly 400 employees on Monday morning, with workers voting to strike for the day. As […]
JetBlue Pilot Reports Near Midair Collision With U.S. Military Aircraft
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported narrowly avoiding a midair collision with a U.S. military aircraft after the jet departed Curaçao on Friday, according to air traffic control recordings and the airline. The incident occurred as the JetBlue aircraft was climbing after takeoff from the Dutch Caribbean island, located near Venezuela. In communications captured on ATC […]
FG Bans Admission, Transfer into SS3 Nationwide from 2026/2027 Session
The Federal Government has announced a nationwide ban on the admission and transfer of students into Senior Secondary School Three (SS3) in all public and private secondary schools across Nigeria, effective from the 2026/2027 academic session. The directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and signed by the Director of Press […]
ECOWAS Threatens Sanctions Over Guinea-Bissau’s Return to Civil Rule
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that it will impose targeted sanctions on individuals or groups working to undermine Guinea-Bissau’s transition back to civilian governance following last month’s military coup. The warning was issued on Sunday in Abuja by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, at the […]
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas Dumps PDP, Formally Joins APC
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking another significant defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Kefas received his APC membership card from the party’s ward chairman in Hospital Ward, Wukari Local Government Area, confirming his registration as a member of the ruling party. He disclosed that a […]
