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House of Reps Advances Bill to Strip VP, Governors of Immunity

A bill seeking to remove immunity for Nigeria’s vice president, governors, and their deputies has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill aims to enhance accountability, curb corruption, and eliminate impunity in public office. Among other constitutional amendment bills debated on Wednesday were proposals to separate the offices of the Attorney-General of […]

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Notified as INEC Moves Forward with Recall Process

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receipt of the contact details of representatives behind the petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. On Tuesday, INEC acknowledged receiving the petition but noted that it did not meet the necessary requirements, as the petitioners initially failed to provide their contact information. However, […]

PDP Governors Take Fubara’s Suspension to Supreme Court

Seven governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have filed a suit before the Supreme Court of Nigeria, challenging the six-month suspension of Rivers State Governor, Siminalaye Fubara. The governors of Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara are questioning the authority of President Bola Tinubu to carry out such an action. They argue […]

EFCC Re-Arraigns Dasuki, Others Over ₦33.2bn Corruption Case

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned former National Security Adviser (NSA) Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) and three others before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over an alleged fraud involving ₦33.2 billion. Dasuki was arraigned alongside former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) General Manager Aminu Baba-Kusa and […]

INEC: Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha Lacks Key Requirements

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receiving a petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan but stated that it does not meet the necessary requirements. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. According to Olumekun, the petition from the Kogi Central […]

UBA Records N804bn Profit in 2024, Declares N3 Final Dividend

United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced impressive financial results for the year ending 31 December 2024, with substantial improvements across key performance indicators. According to its audited financial statements filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the bank recorded a 26.14% increase in profit after tax, rising from N607.7 billion in 2023 to […]

Africa’s Democratic Decline: Obasanjo and Obi Raise Alarming Concerns

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, have expressed grave concerns over the state of democracy in Africa and Nigeria. Speaking at the 60th birthday colloquium of former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, in Abuja, Obasanjo declared that democracy in Africa was not merely failing […]

High Court Clears Way for INEC to Process Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Recall Petition

A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, has vacated an ex-parte injunction previously granted to Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on 20 March. Justice Isa Dashen issued the order setting aside the injunction and further directed an accelerated hearing of the case. On Thursday, the court had granted an interim injunction restraining the Independent National […]

3,000 African Entrepreneurs to Benefit from Tony Elumelu Foundation’s $15m Grant

The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has announced a $15 million grant to support 3,000 emerging entrepreneurs across 52 African countries. TEF Founder, Mr Tony Elumelu, disclosed this in Abuja during the unveiling of the 2025 cohort of the foundation’s Entrepreneurship Programme. He stated that each beneficiary would receive a $5,000 seed grant to kick-start their […]

NBA Insists Tinubu’s Removal of Fubara is Unconstitutional, Demands Reinstatement

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reiterated its stance that President Bola Tinubu’s removal of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is unconstitutional and has urged the President to reverse the decision. On Tuesday, President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending the governor, his deputy, and all members of the House of […]

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