Lawmakers in Benin approve a key constitutional change. They extend the presidential term from five years to seven years. This move creates a bicameral parliament as well. Moreover the vote occurs in Porto Novo. Ninety members support the revision while nineteen oppose it. The assembly amends the 1990 Constitution last revised in 2019. Key Amendments…
Legislative businesses at the Bauchi State House of Assembly have ground to a halt following a nationwide strike by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN). PASAN Strike Targets Financial Autonomy The staff downed tools to demand financial independence for state legislatures. Adamu Yusuf, Chairman of PASAN in Bauchi, confirmed the industrial action on Friday….
On Friday, 14 out of 26 members of the Ondo State House of Assembly passed a vote of confidence in Assembly Speaker Chief Olamide Oladiji. This follows a report that 12 lawmakers had passed a vote of no confidence, alleging misappropriation of N50 million. The Deputy Speaker, Hon. Ololade Gbegudu, shared the vote of confidence…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed reports suggesting he called Naval Officer A.M Yerima a fool. He explained that the controversy exaggerates a personal conflict with the Nigerian military. Wike Speaks Out on Controversy During a press briefing, Wike clarified that some individuals are trying to create a false impression of a rift. “I never…
Chief Willie Obiano, immediate past governor of Anambra State, is alive and in excellent health, according to a statement from Dr. Paul Nwosu, former Commissioner for Information in the state. Dr. Nwosu issued the clarification on Friday in Awka, dismissing circulating claims that Obiano had died in a London hospital. Obiano Reassures Family and Supporters…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) as Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). This renewal gives him another five years to lead the agency. Marwa first assumed the role in 2021 after serving as the head of the Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination…
News outlets are citing the death of Willie Obiano at a London hospital. According to sources, the former Anambra governor took his last breath on the 14th of November 2025. People react with shock and sadness on Nigerian social media. The Rise of Obiano From 2014 to 2022, Obiano is the governor of Anambra state….
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has demanded that the Nigerian Navy issue an immediate, unreserved apology to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. This follows his public confrontation with junior naval officer Lieutenant AM Yerima at a Wike land site in Abuja. Additionally, PANDEF emphasized that such incidents undermine civil-military respect. Igali condemns officer’s conduct Speaking…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for seeking fresh domestic borrowing. This comes despite claims that the government met or surpassed non-oil revenue targets. Following the National Assembly’s approval of a new ₦1.15 trillion loan, the opposition described the move as “reckless debt accumulation wrapped in propaganda.” ADC warns…
Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle criticised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over a confrontation with a naval officer at a disputed Wike land site in Abuja. Minister warned Wike before land visit Matawalle said Wike ignored clear advice from the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Naval Staff. Both service chiefs told…
