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The National Assembly has suspended all official visits to South Africa and announced a boycott of all legislative activities hosted by the country in response to ongoing xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals. The decision was finalized following high-level consultations between the leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives, according […]
The Federal Government has officially initiated the legal process to decriminalize attempted suicide in Nigeria, following the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) formal approval of the policy recommendation presented by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Speaking in Abuja at the 2026 World Suicide Prevention Day commemoration, the Minister of State for Health […]
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced plans to finance its 2027 political campaigns through micro-donations from ordinary citizens, aiming to curb the influence of wealthy elites in Nigeria’s electoral process. Speaking on Arise News’ Prime Time on Wednesday, NDC National Leader and Bayelsa West Senator, Seriake Dickson, revealed that the party will open […]
Political parties and gubernatorial candidates across Nigeria officially launched public campaigns for the 2027 governorship elections on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, unveiling competing policy platforms centered on security, economic development, and social welfare. The formal commencement follows the statutory campaign schedule released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under the Electoral Act 2026. […]
The Benue State Police Command has arrested 46 suspects following the high-profile obstruction of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during his visit to the state. Addressing journalists at a press conference in Makurdi on Wednesday, Commissioner of Police Cletus Nwadiogbu confirmed that the swift arrests resulted from targeted, intelligence-led operations launched immediately […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has called on the media to eliminate partisan bias when reporting political conflicts, following the recent obstruction of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in Benue State. Keyamo condemned the disruption, emphasizing that political leaders of all affiliations must be granted unhindered freedom […]
The Federal Government has completed the full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA) to academic staff across all federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Covering the period from January to August 2026, the disbursement marks a significant step toward improving operational support and stabilizing the academic calendar across Nigeria’s public tertiary institutions. […]
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and the Benue State Government exchanged heavy accusations on Tuesday after political agitators disrupted Obi’s planned visit to the Yelwata community. Demonstrators barricaded a major highway in Makurdi, preventing the politician’s convoy from traveling to the area to pay condolences to victims […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has imposed a strict ban prohibiting ministers, heads of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), and other political appointees from undertaking official foreign travel without prior approval from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The directive signals a sweeping administrative crackdown aimed at enforcing fiscal discipline […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a firm warning to politicians and political parties against employing abusive, intemperate, or inflammatory language during electioneering. Electoral authorities cautioned that violators risk heavy financial penalties and potential imprisonment under the Electoral Act 2026, as concern grows over a rising tide of intimidation directed at dissenting […]
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