13th July 2026 The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives has declared that the National Assembly does not require the approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before investigating issues relating to the federal budget, insisting that oversight remains one of the legislature’s constitutional responsibilities. The lawmaker made the remark while addressing growing public debate…
13th July 2026 Lagos politician and African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has announced the death of his mother, a development that has elicited an outpouring of sympathy from political leaders, supporters and Nigerians across the country. Although details surrounding her passing were not immediately disclosed, the news has been met with heartfelt…
13th July 2026 A United States film director has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of defrauding global streaming platform Netflix of millions of dollars earmarked for the production of a science fiction television series. According to U.S. prosecutors, the filmmaker diverted funds provided by Netflix for personal luxury spending instead of using…
13th July 2026 The Nigerian naira maintained its stability against the United States dollar, closing at ₦1,382.33/$1, a development that analysts say reflects improved liquidity and relative calm in the country’s foreign exchange market. The latest exchange rate indicates that the local currency continues to benefit from ongoing reforms introduced by the Central Bank of…
13th July 2026 Renowned human rights lawyer and former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Professor Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, has alleged that Nigeria’s political system has evolved to a point where politicians depend more on judicial decisions than on the electorate to secure and retain power. Odinkalu made the remark while commenting on…
13th July 2026 The family of Lieutenant Felix Ademe, the Nigerian Army officer who lost his life during a rescue operation in Oyo State, has expressed profound grief, describing his death as a devastating blow from which they may never fully recover. Speaking after the tragic incident, the late officer’s father, Isaac Alabura, said the…
13th July 2026 Award-winning Nigerian Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that one of his greatest fears is not knowing when to step away from music. The globally celebrated singer made the candid remark while reflecting on his career, longevity in the entertainment industry, and the challenges that come with remaining…
13th July 2026 Fresh concerns have emerged over the security situation in Oyo State following the abduction of a 60-year-old primary school headmaster, who was reportedly seized by armed gunmen demanding ₦30 million for his release. According to reports, the victim was kidnapped by heavily armed assailants while travelling within the state. Shortly after the…
13th July 2026 The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the outcome of the recently concluded local government elections in the state, describing the exercise as a major demonstration of the party’s growing political strength and grassroots acceptance. Party leaders, while reacting to the election results, expressed satisfaction with the…
13th July 2026 Presidential hopeful and former African Action Congress (AAC) candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to make education free across all levels in Nigeria if elected president in the 2027 general election. Sowore made the promise while speaking on his vision for Nigeria’s education sector, arguing that access to quality education should be regarded…
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