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Nigerian Senate Okays Agency for Malaria Elimination
The Senate Tuesday passed for third reading , the bill seeking for establishment of National Agency for Malaria Elimination in Nigeria and other related matters .
This is as the sponsor of the bill , Senator Ned Nwoko ( Delta…
Senate Condemns Abduction of School Children in Oyo State
The Senate on Tuesday strongly condemned the abduction of dozens of school children, teachers, and a toddler in Ahoro-Esiele and surrounding communities of Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, describing the incident as a direct…
Senate Frowns at Flagrant Flouting of Federal Character Principle by Fed Agencies
The Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs has expressed concern over persistent recruitment irregularities, weak compliance with federal character requirements, and the operational challenges facing the…
Reps Back Akande, Nigerian-Born UK Candidate For ICJ Seat
House of Representatives has endorsed the candidacy of Professor Dapo Akande, the Nigerian-born United Kingdom's candidate for a seat on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for the 2027–2036 term.
The endorsement was…
Three More Reps Abandon APC, Join ADC, PRP
Three members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday at plenary announced they have abandoned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).
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Ebola Virus Spreads in DRC, Uganda, 344 Cases Confirmed, 64 Fatalities Recorded
The Ebola virus infection outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has continued to escalate with 344 Confirmed cases as at June 2, 2026 by the country’s ministry of health.
Neighbouring Uganda has also confirmed 15 cases and…
Fed High Court Sentences Four to Death for 2022 Owo Catholic Church Massacre
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja has sentenced four suspects in the 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo Ondo State to death.
Delivering judgement, Justice Nwite convicted Idris Abdulmalik…
DEVELOPING STORY: Gunmen Abduct Tinubu’s Ex Minister’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Gunmen have reportedly abducted the wife and twin children of the younger brother of immediate past Minister of Power, Mr. Bayo Adelabu.
The abduction of the trio reportedly took place on Wednesday morning at the Challenge area…
Alleged $6b Mambilla Project Fraud : EFCC Presents Fifth Witness Against Former Minister
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 1, 2026, presented the Fifth Prosecution Witness, PW5, in the trial of the former Minister of Power, Olu Agunloye, before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal…
Reps Minority Leader, Kingsley Chinda Resigns
House Minority Leader, Hon Kingsley Ogundu Chinda on Tuesday resigned his position and announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress Congress (APC).
The Speaker Hon…