Kemi Badenoch has unveiled a major policy shift, proposing that immigrants must wait at least 15 years before becoming eligible for British citizenship. The plan, part of her first major announcement as Tory leader, seeks to tighten the immigration system by extending the period before migrants can apply for indefinite […]
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Reps propose creation of Etiti, Lagoon, Warri, Okun, 27 other new states
The House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee has proposed creating 31 additional states in addition to the country’s 36 existing states. The committee contained this in a letter to the House of Representatives, which was read during plenary by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, who presided over the plenary session […]
Senate probes alleged Nigeria-France collusion to destabilise Niger Republic.
The Senate, on Thursday, ordered an investigation into allegations made by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahmane Tchiani, accusing the Nigerian government of colluding with France to destabilise the country’s internal security. The Red Chamber also mandated its Joint Committees on National Security and Intelligence and Foreign Affairs to conduct […]
INEC fails to present witness At Edo State Election Petition Tribunal.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has closed its case before the Edo State governorship election tribunal without presenting a witness. INEC’s legal counsel formally moved to close its case without presenting any witnesses— a motion accepted by the Tribunal. The Commission would be relying solely on cross-examinations and arguments […]
PDP BoT Recognizes Udeh-Okoye As National Secretary
PDP BoT Recognizes Udeh-Okoye As National Secretary … Directs Party’s NWC to swear Udeh-Okoye in immediately The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), during an emergency meeting held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the adopted accorded recognition to Hon Sunday […]
Senate Appoints Orji Kalu as Chairman of South-East Development Committee
The Nigerian Senate has appointed Senator Orji Uzor Kalu as the pioneer Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary. Kalu, who previously chaired the Senate Committee on Privatisation, will now oversee the commission’s efforts in civil restitution, […]
South Africa President Ramaphosa denies Trump’s claim On South Africa Land’s Confiscation.
Ramaphosa has rejected Monday assertions by Donald Trump that South Africa was “confiscating” land and said he was ready to explain his government’s land reform policy to his US counterpart. Trump’s comments appeared to be referring to a land expropriation act signed by Ramaphosa last month which stipulates the government […]
Controversy trails Enugu LP Senator’s reported defection
Senator Kelvin Chukwu representing Enugu East Senatorial zone has debunked viral report that he has dumped the Labour Party. Social media was busy on Monday morning with a report that Senator Chukwu has defected to the Zenith Labour Party, ZLP. A letter to that effect, with Chukwu’s signature, addressed to […]
Tension As Court Fixes Ruling on Motion to Stop Soludo’s Reelection for March 4.
A Federal High Court in Awka, Anambra State, has scheduled March 4, 2025, for a ruling on a motion that could potentially block Governor Charles Soludo from seeking reelection. The motion, filed by activist Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Okonkwo, alleges that Soludo and six others, including former governors and government officials, have […]
Obi tackles Akande, says EndSARS narrative, attempt to rewrite history.
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has slammed the former governor of Osun State, Bisi Akande, over his allegation that the 2020 #EndSARS protest across Nigeria was orchestrated by the Obi’s supporters, otherwise known as Obidients, to derail the ambition of the current President, Bola Tinubu. Obi and […]