The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday approved a bill requiring mandatory registration for Nigerians in an attempt to reform Nigeria’s identity management system by repealing and reenacting the National Identity Management Commission Act. Additionally, the measure calls for the establishment of a commission and a centralised database to handle citizen registration and identity card issuance. The bill … [Read more…]
…Automates court processes for speedy dispensation of justice Government of Enugu State has commended the Federal Government for approving the relocation of the Enugu Correctional Centre located at the GRA, saying it is ready to partner with the central government to actualise it soonest. The assurances were given by the governor of Enugu State, Dr. … [Read more…]
UPDATE ON THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT Further to the statement issued yesterday, Tuesday 25th March 2025, the Commission hereby confirms that the contact address of representatives of the petitioners, their telephone numbers and e-mail addresses have now been provided in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Commission … [Read more…]
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration in the 23 local government areas of the state to submit the activities of their respective councils. Ibas said the HLGA appointed by the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, are to submit the report to the Permanent Secretary, … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the South-West Development Commission Bill, the South-South Development Commission Bill, and the Nigeria Anti-Doping Bill, 2025. Special Adviser to the President on Senate Matters, Basheer Lado, made this known in a statement, noting that the legislations reflect Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive governance, equitable progress, and Nigeria’s emergence as a … [Read more…]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has expressed worry over the practice of law in Nigeria and lamented the downturn in the adherence to ethical principles in the legal profession. She noted that strict adherence to ethical principles in the legal profession was not only dwindling but facing serious challenges. The CJN … [Read more…]
Lere Olayinka, the media aide to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, has declared that the latter will thwart Atiku Abubakar’s 2027 bid for the presidency. Olayinka made the remark while responding to Atiku’s recent comment on having no regrets that he did not pick Wike as his running mate in the 2023 presidential … [Read more…]
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has directed all interested parties in the Kano Emirship tussle, to exercise caution pending the hearing of their appeals at the Supreme Court. The appellate court also stayed actions previously delivered against the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. In a unanimous ruling delivered by … [Read more…]
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Sen. Binta Garba as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairperson of the Governing Council of the new Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin Ekiti, Ekiti. Garba, a politician, businesswoman and administrator, represented Adamawa North Senatorial District in the Senate from 2015 to 2019 and served in the House … [Read more…]
A last-minute goal from Tawanda Chirewa denied Nigeria victory as Zimbabwe secured a 1-1 draw in their Group C World Cup qualifier on Tuesday. Victor Osimhen broke the deadlock midway through the second half, finally breaching a resolute Zimbabwe defence but the Super Eagles failed to secure a third win of the campaign. It was … [Read more…]
PETITION FOR THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT The Commission held its regular weekly meeting today, Tuesday 25th March 2025. Among other issues, the meeting discussed the petition for the recall of the Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The process of recall is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution, the Electoral … [Read more…]
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd) has made his first appointment since his appointment by President Bola Tinubu after the declaration of emergency rule in the state. Ibas, in a statement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, announced the appointment of Professor Ibibia Lucky Worika as the new Secretary to the … [Read more…]