The House of Representatives has rejected the second reading of a bill seeking to provide a single term of six years for president and governors. It was rejected by the House at the plenary on Thursday. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere and 33 others. It also seeks to provide that, all …
IGP sues former Anambra Senator Andy Uba over alleged N400m fraud
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the request of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to arraign former Anambra South Senatorial District lawmaker, Senator Andy Uba, on a two-count charge related to an alleged N400 million fraud. The court has scheduled the defendant’s plea to be heard on …
Rema, Seun Kuti, others to perform at Coachella 2025
Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, is set to make his debut at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2025. Afrobeat star, Seun Kuti will also be returning for the festival. Ghanaian singer, Amaarae and South Africa’s Tyla are the other African artistes billed for the event, according to the recently …
Gunmen kill lawyer in Benue
Gunmen have killed a lawyer, Mike Ofikwu, in Otukpo town, Benue State. It was gathered that Ofikwu was shot dead on Wednesday night, November 20, 2024, at his residence on Otukpa Street. Accompanied the reports, the lawyer was ambushed by two armed men while waiting for his gate to be opened. “Two armed men had …
N’Assembly passes RMAFC reform bill, approves life sentences for drug offenders
The National Assembly has amended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Act, prescribing life imprisonment for drug offenders and traffickers. This decision followed the adoption of the harmonised report by the Senate and House of Representatives on the NDLEA Act amendment. Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Senate Conference Committee, Senator Tahir Monguno, explained …
Nigerian Senate approves Tinubu’s 1.77 trillion loan request
The request which was submitted by the President on Tuesday is part of a fresh external borrowing plan to partially finance the N9.7 trillion budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. The Senate has granted approval to the ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2b) loan request of President Bola Tinubu after a voice vote in favor of the …
Court adjourns Diezani Ekwe’s arraignment till May as EFCC seeks her extradition
A former Minister of Petroleum, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has sought to amend her suit before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja, challenging the order obtained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for final forfeiture of her seized assets. At the Resumed hearing, no counsel appeared for the EFCC. Justice Ekwo asked …
Defence Headquarters speaks on extraditing Simon Ekpa to face charges in Nigeria
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, Abuja, has stated that Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed prime minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will be extradited to the country to face charges against him. Speaking on the arrest of Ekpa in a short press statement made available to SaharaReporters, the Director of Defence Information, Brig Gen Tukur …
Reps move to stop harvesting, commercialization of human eggs in Nigeria
The House of Representatives on Thursday tasked the Nigerian Government to intensify efforts to halt the growing illegal harvesting and commercialisation of human eggs in the country. The House’s resolution was sequel to the motion by Kwamoti Bitrus La’ori, the member representing Demsa/Numan/Lamurde Federal Constituency of Adamawa State. Presenting the motion, La’ori who is the …
Online Safety: UK Govt considers social media ban for under-16 children
The United Kingdom government has said it is contemplating a ban on social media for under-16s, with Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, confirming the measure is “on the table.” This follows Australia’s announcement to introduce legislation restricting social media access for children under 16. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, Kyle said he would “do …