The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a final order halting the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from proceeding with its 2025 National Convention scheduled for November 15–16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice Peter Odo Lifu delivered the judgment on Friday, following a suit filed by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, who complained that he was denied the opportunity to purchase a nomination form for the office of National Chairman. The court ruled that the PDP must comply with its own Constitution and Guidelines before holding the convention. Justice Lifu also barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renewed the tenure of Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), giving the NDLEA chairman another five-year term to continue what many now describe as the most aggressive anti-drug campaign in Nigeria’s history. The announcement, made Friday in a statement by Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga, came with strong commendation from the President, who said Marwa’s reappointment reflects the administration’s full confidence in his “relentless, results-driven fight against drug trafficking and drug abuse.” Tinubu urged him to intensify his crackdown on “the merchants of hard drugs determined to destroy our youth.” Marwa, first appointed in 2021 under former…
Fatima Ndagi The Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) has issued a final mobilization order to all its chapters nationwide, signalling its preparedness to embark on an indefinite strike as its 21-day ultimatum to state governors draws to a close. The imminent industrial action could cripple legislative activities across all 36 State Houses of Assembly. The union’s latest step follows a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Bauchi on October 23, 2025, where members resolved to give State Governments a 21-day deadline—effective October 24—to begin implementing the Consolidated Legislative Salary Structure (CONLESS) and full financial autonomy for State Legislatures,…
The family of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has issued one of its fiercest criticisms yet — a scorching indictment of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), accusing the nation’s most powerful legal institution of “standing by as the Constitution is desecrated in broad daylight.” In an explosive open letter signed by Prince Emmanuel Okwu-Kanu, the family charged that Kanu is being “unlawfully and illegitimately” prosecuted under a law that no longer exists, insisting that the Terrorism (Prevention Amendment) Act 2013 — the very statute underpinning the charges — was buried the moment the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act 2022…
The Nigerian Senate has advanced the Bill for an Act to Establish the Chartered Institute of Revenue and Fiscal Management of Nigeria (SB. 614) to its second reading, a key step toward professionalizing the nation’s revenue and fiscal management sector amid concerns about potential overlap with existing bodies. Sponsored by Senator Aliero Adamu Mohammed Mainasara (Kebbi Central), the legislation proposes creating a statutory institute tasked with capacity building, regulation, and the promotion of global best practices in fiscal administration, with the aim of enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in public financial management. During plenary, Senator Aliero highlighted the urgency of…
On Thursday, the Nigerian Senate moved to modernize the country’s civil justice framework, approving for second reading a bill to amend the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act, a colonial-era law dating back to 1945. The proposed legislation, SB. 432, sponsored by Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule (Lagos West), seeks to bring the administration of civil justice in line with the realities of the digital age and strengthen enforcement of court judgments. Senator Adebule explained that the current law, largely unchanged for nearly eight decades, remains outdated and disconnected from today’s judicial and technological environment. It still mandates manual service of court…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has forwarded the names of 30 commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, the submission is in line with Section 192(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The announcement comes barely a month after the governor dissolved his entire cabinet, promising a new team within two weeks. The SSG said the nominations followed thorough consultations and were based on the nominees’ integrity, competence, and dedication to the state’s development. Governor Bago emphasized that the…
The Senate Public Accounts Committee, chaired by Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada, has launched an in-depth review of stamp duty revenue collection and remittance across Nigeria, underscoring the government’s commitment to ensuring that public funds are properly generated, accounted for, and utilized. Senator Wadada stressed that while generating revenue is critical, ensuring its proper collection and deployment is equally vital. As part of the review, the committee has written to all commercial banks requesting details of stamp duty collected from 2016 to 2024, and has sought corresponding data from the Central Bank of Nigeria on remittances to the Treasury Single Account…
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has applauded the Medicaid Cancer Foundation for disbursing ₦100 million to cancer patients and support organisations, calling it a shining example of how private-sector philanthropy can create meaningful social and economic impact. Speaking at the Cervical Cancer Day Commemoration in Abuja, Mr. Edun emphasized that such initiatives complement government efforts to strengthen healthcare and build a healthier, more productive population. “This is not just financial support; it is an act of solidarity and shared responsibility,” he said. “Every contribution to cancer care helps strengthen our human…
By Fatima Ndagi The House of Representatives is advancing far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s healthcare sector, including measures to curb the illegal sale of human organs by vulnerable citizens, Speaker Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas has disclosed. Abbas made the remarks on Wednesday during a public hearing by the House Committee on Healthcare Services on seven health-related bills at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. Represented by Deputy Chief Whip Rep. Ibrahim Isiaka, he said the proposed legislation aims to strengthen ethical standards, close regulatory gaps, and standardize practices across the country’s healthcare system. “These bills will directly impact the healthcare sector and…