The Senate has passed constitutional amendments to establish state police in Nigeria. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, moved the motion for the adoption of manual voting. The lawmakers passed the bill on Wednesday. The Senators earlier resolved to adopt manual voting for the consideration of the state police bill after its […]
Politics
Don’t Deregister Political Parties, Group Urges INEC, Calls for Protection of Democracy
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has described as disturbing, recent Federal High Court judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties for allegedly failing to meet constitutional electoral performance requirements. Reacting the judgment, […]
Oyo Govt announces 16-hour curfew in 10 LGAs
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. A memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, said the curfew takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The curfew, which is […]
ANSEC 2.0: Anambra Govt. To Sustain Reforms, Tackle Erosion, Strengthen Education
The Anambra State Executive Council (ANSEC), at its 3rd meeting held on June 22, 2026, at the Light House, Awka, reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development through new resolutions and projects to boost the economy, protect the environment, and improve educational standards. According to a Press Release […]
Balance Academics with Activism, Seize Soludo’s Education and Tech Opportunities – Mefor Tells NAPSS Students
By Rose Oranye Anambra State Commissioner for Information and Value Reorientation, Dr Law Mefor, on Wednesday, urged students of Political Science to prioritise academics while engaging in unionism, admonishing that “politics and academics do not mesh easily.” Dr Mefor gave the advice when a delegation of the National Association of […]
Govt. seals 30 shops in Onitsha for failing to open for business last Monday, affected traders fined N20m each
30 shops that failed to open for business last Monday in Onitsha have been sealed by the Onitsha South Local Government Authority. Also, the concerned traders have been fined N20m each, totaling N600 million. The Secretary of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Mr. Paul Onuachalla, speaking on the development, said […]
Gov. Soludo Inaugurates 8th Governing Council Of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University
By Christian ABURIME Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has officially inaugurated the eighth Governing Council of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), tasking the newly appointed members with the rigorous mandate of institutional reform and pursuit of academic excellence. Addressing the council members at the Light House in Awka, Governor Soludo […]
Senate Leader Advocates Six-year One-Term For Presidents, Governors
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said he plans to sponsor a constitutional amendment bill seeking to introduce a single six-year tenure for presidents and governors in Nigeria after the 2027 general elections. Senator Bamidele said the proposed legislation would be among the first bills he intends to introduce in the 11th […]
Anambra State Assembly Considering Four-Year Tenure For Local Govt., Rent Control Laws — Speaker Udeze
Anambra State House of Assembly says legislative measures are on aimed at effecting four-year tenure for local government administrators, as well as regulating house rents and agency fees. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, who disclosed this on Wednesday during a media briefing at his office in Awka to mark […]
WAEC Blames Protests, Fatal Crash For WASSCE Delays, Distruptions
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed the delays and disruptions recorded during the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to a combination of security concerns, operational challenges and the tragic loss of key personnel. The examination body said the setbacks were largely caused by nationwide […]