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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) on Tuesday stormed the National Assembly complex in Abuja with a crowd of supporters, marking her return after serving a six-month suspension. Her comeback coincided with her appearance earlier in the day before the Federal High Court in Abuja, where she is standing trial in…

The Senate and House of Representatives have postponed their resumption of plenary sittings from September 23 to October 7, 2025, extending the National Assembly’s annual recess by another two weeks. The Chief of Staff to the Senate President, Chinedu Akubueze, disclosed the adjustment in an internal memo to senators, while…

Nigeria will on Thursday, September 25, 2025, join the global maritime community to commemorate the 2025 World Maritime Day in Lagos, under the auspices of the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. This year’s theme is “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity.” The event seeks to highlight the shared…

The United States has cautioned that high-profile Nigerians involved in corruption risk being barred from obtaining visas as part of its renewed push to strengthen accountability and fight graft. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria emphasized that corruption will not be overlooked…

President Bola Tinubu paid a solidarity visit to the Kaduna residence of Nigeria’s late President, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, assuring the Buhari family of upholding the late leader’s legacies. President Tinubu was received by Buhari’s widow, Aisha, her eldest son, Yusuf, and other relatives and associates of the deceased leader.…

The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has urged stakeholders, particularly media organizations, to always verify and confirm facts before making public statements that could mislead the public or damage the reputation of government institutions. OAGF, in a statement signed by its Director of Press and Public Relations,…

Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has accused powerful “oil mafias” in the nation’s petroleum sector of working to sabotage his $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Speaking during the refinery’s first anniversary of petrol production, Dangote warned that the same forces that destroyed Nigeria’s once-thriving textile industry decades ago are now targeting…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s firm commitment to working with fellow African nations to achieve sustainable energy security across the continent. Speaking at the 7th African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO) National Oil Companies CEOs Forum, Ojulari underscored the urgency for…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6), universal access to clean water and sanitation, while strengthening the nation’s water, sanitation, hydropower, and food systems. This declaration was made Tuesday,by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation , Engr. Prof. Joseph…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has reiterated the Bank’s commitment to establishing macroeconomic stability, fortifying the banking sector, and establishing Nigeria as a top investment destination. Mr. Cardoso stated during a fireside chat moderated by Andreas Voss, Chief Country Representative, Deutsche Bank Nigeria,…