President now mandated to name cabinet within 60 days as Buhari signs amended bills into law
Idris Wase, deputy speaker of the house of representatives, says President Muhammadu Buhari has signed 16 constitutional amendment bills into law. In a statement issued on Friday, Wase, who is the chairman of the house committee on constitution amendment, commended Buhari, saying the laws grant more powers to the states. The bills […]
AT A GLANCE: The top contenders vying for governorship seats in 28 states
On Saturday, the electorate in 28 states will head to the polls to elect new leaders who will be saddled with the responsibility of steering the affairs 0f the sub-nationals for the next four years. The elections were initially billed to take place on March 11, but the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]
ICC issues arrest warrant for Putin over ‘war crimes’ in Ukraine
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over the unlawful deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia. In a press statement on Friday, the ICC said the warrant became necessary following the applications submitted by the prosecution on February 22, 2023. The ICC said […]
NJC recommends retirement of Taraba CJ for ‘suppressing judgment’
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the compulsory retirement of Filibus Bitrus Andetur, the chief judge of Taraba high court. The NJC said Andetur was recommended for retirement based on the findings of an investigative committee in respect of a petition written against him by Senator Muhammed Sanusi Dagash. The judge […]
Obi to INEC: Don’t be a hindrance to justice — provide all required materials to LP lawyers
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to provide “the required materials and access” to the party’s legal team challenging the presidential poll. TheCable had reported that the court of appeal granted leave to Obi to have access to all the sensitive materials used […]
Elections: UK to close Lagos visa application centres Monday over safety concerns
The United Kingdom says its visa application centres in Lagos will be closed on March 20 over safety concerns arising from the forthcoming gubernatorial election. The governorship elections are slated to hold on March 18. In a statement on Friday, the UK said the affected centres are in Ikeja and Victoria Island, […]
‘We’ve lost N30bn eggs’ — poultry farmers blame cash scarcity for low patronage
The Poultry Farmers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) says its members have lost more than N30 billion worth of eggs due to the lingering cash scarcity in the country. In a statement on Friday, Sunday Onallo-Akpa, national president of PFAN, lamented that the poultry industry was on the verge of total collapse and extermination. […]
Children worst hit as NCDC confirms 389 diphtheria cases in six states
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says 389 cases of diphtheria have been confirmed in six states. Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by the corynebacterium species that affect the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual. Some symptoms of diphtheria include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes, […]
With G5 governors coming up short, will Makinde change the tide in Oyo?
The battle for the Oyo governorship seat has become more intense following the results of the presidential and national assembly elections. Sixteen political parties are jostling to wrest power from Seyi Makinde, the incumbent governor, who is seeking a second term in office. However, the election is projected to be a three-horse […]
Anyone that intends to disrupt elections should be ready to die, police warn
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned against disruptions during the governorship and state assembly polls on Saturday. Ahead of the elections, there is heightened tension among political parties and their supporters, fuelling fears of election-day violence. Police commands across different states have however assured Nigerians of adequate security as they troop […]