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Federal Government Declares June 12, 2026 Public Holiday for Democracy Day

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Federal Government has declared Friday, June 12, 2026, a public holiday to mark Democracy Day across…

Agbedi Emerges House Minority Leader as Reps Complete Opposition Leadership Structure

By Elizabeth Ugbo Abuja, Nigeria – The House of Representatives on Thursday appointed Frederick Agbedi, lawmaker representing Sagbama-Ekeremor Federal Constituency…

House of Representatives Passes State Police Constitution Amendment Bill

By Elizabeth Ugbo The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police across…

Dickson: NDC Doing Candidates a Favour by Providing 2027 Election Platform

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria — National leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, on Wednesday defended…

Court Adjourns Saleh Mamman Asset Forfeiture Hearing to June 24

By Elizabeth Ugbo A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned post-conviction proceedings in the ₦33.8 billion fraud case involving…

Fire Outbreak Disrupts Senate Proceedings at National Assembly in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo A fire outbreak disrupted proceedings at the Senate wing of the National Assembly Complex in Abuja on…

Joseph Utsev Highlights Water Resources Ministry Achievements at Tinubu Administration Review

By Elizabeth Ugbo ABUJA, Nigeria — The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, FNSE, on…

INEC Meets Political Parties as Ekiti Governorship Election Preparations Intensify

By Elizabeth Ugbo Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political party leaders, and stakeholders. Consultative meeting on preparations for the Ekiti governorship…

Senate Leader Proposes Single Six-Year Tenure for Presidents, Governors After 2027

By Elizabeth Ugbo Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has announced plans to sponsor a bill that would introduce a single six-year…

President Tinubu Begins Commissioning of Major FCT Projects in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will begin commissioning key infrastructure projects in Abuja on Tuesday, June 9, 2026,…