The Nigerian House of Representatives has approved amended portions of the Electoral Act 2022. The amendments have harsher penalties to combat electoral crimes and forgery. This comes in response to the loopholes identified during previous election processes. Harsh Penalties for Serious Violations The House set a 10-year jail term or a N75 million fine for…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection marks a major political shift in Plateau State. It also signals a broader realignment in the North-Central region. The APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, announced the development on Thursday. He spoke during…
Fuji music icon, Otunba Wasiu Ayinde Adesanya, known as K1 De Ultimate, has dragged Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and others to court over the Awujale succession in Ijebuland. The legal action challenges the ongoing steps to select a new Awujale. It seeks to halt the process until the court resolves the dispute. K1 filed…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the United States and the European Union that Nigeria will establish state police to address the country’s security challenges. He gave the assurance on Thursday during the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment to…
The Nigerian Senate confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees on December 18 2025. President Bola Tinubu sent the list on December 4. The lawmakers approved the names after a report from the Foreign Affairs Committee. As a result the country now fills key diplomatic posts. Senate President Godswill Akpabio praised the appointees. He urged them to serve…
Justice Babangida Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja rejected Abubakar Malami‘s bail application on December 18, 2025. The judge ruled that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission holds Malami lawfully. He cited Section 35 of the Nigerian Constitution and noted a prior court order from Justice Sylvanus Oriji supports the detention….
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a controversial bill on December 17, 2025. This legislation criminalizes gender-affirming medical care for minors. Sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the measure targets procedures like surgeries and hormone treatments. Bill Details Congress passed the Protect Children’s Innocence Act, or H.R. 3492, which prevents doctors from giving minors puberty…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday carried out raids on the offices and private residences of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in Abuja and Kebbi State. However, Malami’s media aide, Mohammed Doka, confirmed the development and linked the action to recent comments made by the former minister…
The Fidipote Ruling House of Ijebu Ode has stepped forward to claim the vacant Awujale throne, insisting that existing chieftaincy laws now give it the right to present candidates. The ruling house argues that the opportunity shifted to Fidipote after the Fusengbuwa Ruling House failed to act within the time allowed by law. Letter Sent…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will present the 2026 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly on Friday, December 19, 2025. The presentation will hold at 2:00 p.m. in Abuja. This event marks a major step in Nigeria’s fiscal process. Presidency Alerts Lawmakers Ahead of the appearance, the Presidency will notify lawmakers formally….
