The Nigerian Senate has resumed plenary after a 10-week recess, marking a return to full legislative activity at the National Assembly. Tuesday’s session was presided over by the Deputy Senate President in the absence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who was said to be on his...

Mahmoud Yakubu’s time as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is remembered as one of the darkest periods in Nigeria’s democratic journey. His leadership, marked by corruption, inefficiency, and poor accountability, weakened public confidence in the nation’s elections. According to Mediaplusng.com, rather than protecting...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially accepted the departure of Professor Mahmood Yakubu as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the end of his second term in office. Professor Yakubu, who was first appointed in November 2015 and reappointed in 2020, completes a...

In a bold move to restore Nigeria’s global reputation, the Senate has approved a bill that imposes a 10-year international passport ban on Nigerians convicted of crimes abroad. The bill, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello (Niger North), seeks to amend the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act by...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally requested the approval of the House of Representatives to implement new external borrowing plans and refinance Nigeria’s maturing Eurobonds. In a letter dated September 22, 2025, addressed to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the President seeks legislative resolution to raise $2.347 billion...

President Bola Tinubu has withheld his approval of two bills recently passed by the National Assembly, citing financial and legal irregularities as well as possible conflicts with existing government policies. The announcement comes during Tuesday’s plenary session, where Senate President Godswill Akpabio reads two separate letters...

A fire outbreak on Monday evening destroyed a section of the Podium Block at the Rivers State Secretariat Complex in Port Harcourt, damaging several properties, including offices of the Rivers State Pension Board. According to Mediaplusng.com, the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Iyingi Brown, said in...

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity and rising cases of political thuggery in Kebbi State, calling on government authorities and security agencies to take urgent action to restore peace and protect democracy. According to Mediaplusng.com, the party’s position followed...

The Nigerian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare of its personnel with the inauguration of a new transit accommodation for officers at the Bori Camp in Port Harcourt. Speaking at the event, the Chief of Special Services and Programmes, Major General Jamal Abdulsalam,...

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, CON, has invited members of the Council of State and the Police Council to a strategic hybrid meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025. According to a statement by Dr. Emanso Okop Umobong, Permanent...