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Kano Assembly Suspends Three LG Chairmen Over Alleged Misconduct
The Kano State House of Assembly has suspended three local government chairmen over alleged misconduct and directed the vice chairmen of the affected councils to assume leadership in acting capacities pending the outcome of an investigation. Kano is in the North-West region. The Kano State House of Assembly on Tuesday suspended the chairmen of Bagwai,…
FG Directs Tertiary Institutions To Expel Students Involved In Kidnapping
The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors, rectors and provosts to immediately dismiss any student found guilty of kidnapping, while reassuring Nigerians that the country’s universities, polytechnics and colleges of education remain largely safe and secure. A file photo of an empty classroom in Nigeria. Credit: Sodiq Adelakun/Channels Television The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has…
Court Orders X To Reveal Parody Account Owner, Awards Student ₦20m Damages
A court has ordered X Corp to disclose the identity of the operator behind a parody account and awarded a student ₦20 million in damages, warning that the company could face an additional ₦50 million penalty if it fails to comply with the ruling. A court gavel The Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikorodu…
NBC Seeks Fresh Appeal Over Court Ban On Broadcast Fines
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja for permission to file a fresh appeal challenging a Federal High Court ruling that barred the commission from imposing fines on broadcast stations. The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has asked the Court of Appeal in Abuja for permission to refile an appeal…
Cargo Ship Struck As Trump Signals Possible Return To Iran-Hormuz Talks
A cargo ship has been hit amid renewed tensions in the Gulf after US President Donald Trump suggested negotiations with Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil and gas shipping route that has remained at the centre of regional conflict. In this picture obtained from Iran’s ISNA news agency on June…
Sowore Urges Delay In State Police Bill Until After 2027 Elections
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to postpone consideration of the proposed State Police Bill until after the 2027 general elections, warning against rushing the legislation amid growing security concerns and political tensions. Sowore (right) is the presidential candidate of the AAC in the 2027 election. The…
FG Reaffirms Commitment To Expanding Local Crude Refining Capacity
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding Nigeria’s domestic crude refining capacity, saying the move is aimed at strengthening energy security, reducing reliance on fuel imports and boosting the nation’s economy. Oil workers on an oil rig. The Federal Government has indicated a major shift in Nigeria’s petroleum industry, saying the country is…
FG Seeks Public Input On State Police As Q2 Death Toll Reaches 5,091
The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to submit memoranda on the proposed State Police Bill as a new report revealed that 5,091 people lost their lives nationwide in the second quarter, underscoring growing concerns over insecurity. • Sharia Council warns against rushed amendment• Govs back draft ahead of Sept presentation to Tinubu• Gbajabiamila: No…
FG Invites Nigerians To Submit Memoranda On State Police Bill
The Federal Government has opened the process for public memoranda on the proposed State Police Bill, with President Bola Tinubu’s aide, Nnadubem Moghalu, urging Nigerians to contribute to 17 key thematic areas before the legislation is finalised. Nnadubem Moghalu The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill is open to receiving memoranda on state…
Senate Gives NNPCL, CBN, Others 72 Hours To Honour Summons
The Senate has issued a fresh 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other agencies to appear before its committee after officials failed to honour an earlier invitation without offering any explanation. The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the…
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