The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and directed lawmakers and officials to boycott legislative activities hosted or organised by South African authorities until further notice. The House of Representatives spokesman, Akin Rotimi, disclosed the decision in a statement issued on Friday. “The Leadership of the National Assembly, led by H.E. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is currently chairing a Federal Executive Council meeting at the State House in Abuja, marking his first FEC session since June 29, 2026. The meeting began with the national anthem after Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber at 2:30 pm to chair the session. The meeting is being attended by the … Read more
LAGOS — VETERAN Nollywood actor, dramatist, filmmaker, and scholar, Dr Kola Oyewo, has died at the age of 80. Announcing his passing on Instagram on Friday, actor Kunle Afod wrote: “Kola Oyewo has taken his final bow. “His remarkable talent, timeless performances, and immense contributions to the Nigerian theatre and film industry will never … Read more
At least 16 members of the House of Representatives have defected from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigerian Democratic Congress. The defections were formally announced on the floor of the Green Chamber during Tuesday’s plenary session by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu. The lawmakers cited “unresolved crises” as … Read more
IBADAN — THE Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has formally tendered his resignation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring his intention to contest the forthcoming governorship election in Oyo State. In a letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to the President, Adelabu said his resignation would take effect from April 30, 2026, … Read more
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have insisted that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, will continue, describing it as the only solution to the political crisis in the state. The lawmakers made this known on Friday while briefing journalists, after the Assembly failed to … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is holding a closed-door meeting with the Service Chiefs at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, Abuja. Our correspondent observed that the meeting began about 06:01pm (local time) as the security chiefs arrived at the forecourt and were ushered into the President’s office. It is Tinubu’s first meeting with the military high command … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has declared activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, wanted for allegedly plotting to instigate public unrest and obstruct major roads in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, made this known on Monday while briefing journalists at the Iyana-Oworo section of the Third Mainland Bridge. Jimoh … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday decorated the new service chiefs with their respective ranks at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ceremony, which began shortly after 2pm saw the President perform the decoration alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima and the spouses of the decorated officers, each dressed in their respective service uniforms. … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress has commenced a meeting with the leadership of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union, Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Polytechnics among others over the ongoing strike in universities and other concerns raised by workers … Read more