Lawmakers Extend Recess, Resume October 7
The Senate and House of Representatives have postponed their resumption of plenary sessions to October 7, 2025. Lawmakers had earlier adjourned on July 24 for a two-month annual recess, with plenary scheduled to resume yesterday. However, the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, announced the new date in a statement titled “Reschedule of Resumption […]
Drug Abuse Among Youths a Grave Threat to Nigeria’s Future — Marwa
Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has warned that rising drug abuse among young Nigerians poses one of the greatest threats to the nation’s future. Speaking in Abuja at the Kick Out Drug Abuse (KODA) football programme organised by Richy Gold International Ltd in partnership with the NDLEA, Marwa commended […]
Nigeria to Unveil New Climate Goals as Shettima Speaks at UNGA
Vice-President Kashim Shettima will today, Wednesday, September 24, deliver Nigeria’s national statement on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Shettima is scheduled to speak between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. local time. During the address, Nigeria is expected to unveil its updated Nationally Determined Contributions […]
Igbo Elders Warn Tinubu: Detaining Kanu Threatens Nigeria’s Unity
The United Igbo Elders Council (UNIEC) Worldwide has urged President Bola Tinubu to order the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a statement on Tuesday, UNIEC Director-General Alpha Ikpeama said Kanu’s prolonged detention despite multiple favourable court rulings threatens both his health and Nigeria’s unity. […]
Tinubu Has Done Enough Damage, Should Prepare to Leave — ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted the presidency for suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu could remain in office until 2031, describing the statement as “presumptuous and undemocratic.” The party’s response followed remarks by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, who dismissed allegations by former Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai that Tinubu was plotting to cling […]
Akpoti-Uduaghan Returns to Senate After Court-Backed Suspension Lift
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has officially resumed duties at the National Assembly following the unsealing of her office after six months of suspension. The senator arrived at the assembly complex on Tuesday, September 23, accompanied by supporters, shortly after the sergeant-at-arms unlocked her office at Suite 2.05 in the Senate wing. “While we […]
World Leaders Back Palestinian Statehood at UN Gathering as France Leads Diplomatic Push
World leaders convening in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly opened the week’s high-level diplomacy on Monday with a bold collective push to revive the long-stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process — with several nations formally declaring their recognition of a Palestinian state. At a packed summit co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia, French […]
Trump to Address U.N. General Assembly With Focus on U.S. Power, Global Conflicts
President Donald Trump will deliver a “major speech” at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the White House announced, as world leaders gather in New York for the body’s 80th session. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump’s remarks will highlight the “renewal of American strength around the world” and criticize “globalist institutions” that he […]
Rivers Now Stable, My Relationship with Wike is Cordial — Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has assured that political stability has returned, stressing that his relationship with Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike is now cordial. Speaking to State House correspondents on Monday after a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Fubara dismissed suggestions that the peace deal was […]
Presidency Dismisses El-Rufai’s Claim Tinubu Seeks ‘Life Presidency’
The Presidency has dismissed allegations by former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intends to perpetuate himself in power as a “life president.” El-Rufai, who recently met with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, had likened Tinubu to Cameroon’s Paul Biya, in power since 1982. He further alleged that the administration’s […]
