The Nigerian Senate screens Saidu Muhammad and Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, President Tinubu’s petroleum regulatory nominees for NMDPRA and NUPRC leadership. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-screens-tinubus-nominees-for-nmdpra-nuprc/

Legal practitioners in the country have weighed in on the allegation that tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and assented to by President Bola Tinubu, were altered in the copy that was officially gazetted. The post Tax Reform Law: Altering legislations through Official Gazette, illegal – Lawyers appeared first on Vanguard News.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint in Sweden against the Nobel Foundation over Venezuelan opposition Machado The post Assange files complaint against Nobel Foundation over Machado win appeared first on Vanguard News.

El-Ameen Ibrahim Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Hajiya Ireti Heebah Kingibe, has formally pitched her tent with the African Democratic Congress, ADC, rallying party members to brace up… The post Kingibe Joins ADC, Declares AMAC First Battleground appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Fatima Buhari, daughter of late President Muhammadu Buhari, has made a fresh revelation about his father's gov't and spoke about documents with on forged signature.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday reaffirmed central control of its structures as the Nyesom Wike-backed National Working Caretaker Committee declared itself the party’s sole legitimate authority and dissolved state working committees in 14 states. The post PDP caretaker committee backed by Wike takes charge, dissolves 14 state executives appeared first on Vanguard News.

Reports that the United States (US) military took over the airsoaces of Nigeria and Benin Republic are untrue, the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) said on Thursday.  It gave the clarification The post US dismisses report of airstrikes in Nigeria, Benin Republic border appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Board of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), following the Senate’s confirmation of its members on December 16.

Governor Fintiri has presented a proposed N583.33 billion Appropriation Bill for the 2026 fiscal year to the Adamawa State House of Assembly. The post Fintiri presents N583.3b 2026 budget, receives vote of confidence from Adamawa Assembly appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Onoja Audu Hope was rekindled for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Plateau State on Wednesday as the Executive Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang flagged off a pilot resettlement project initiated… The post Plateau: Mutfwang Flags Off IDPs Resettlement Projects Of Eden Initiative In Bassa LGA appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the 2026-2028 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper (FSP). The House approved the framework for revenues and expenditure with a The post Reps approve 2026-2028 MTEF/FSP, propose N54.46tr spending for next year appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The House of Representatives has approved targeted amendments to the Electoral Act, imposing stiffer penalties for vote buying and selling. Individuals found guilty may face a minimum of two years’ imprisonment or a N5 million fine—or both—and a 10-year ban from contesting elections. The post Reps approve harsher penalties for vote buying, introduce electoral reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that poor leadership has diminished Nigeria’s regional and global influence. In a statement on Thursday, the opposition party said that under the APC-led Federal Government, Nigeria’s respect and standing on the global stage have progressively declined. The PDP decried the recent incident involving Nigeria and the Republic of […] Poor leadership has reduced Nigeria’s regional, global influence – PDP

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s push to reform Nigeria’s oil and gas governance gathered momentum on Thursday as the Senate began the screening of nominees for the leadership of the country’s The post Senate screens Tinubu’s mominees for NUPRC, NMDPRA appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Former Edo State Governor and Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, revealed that he celebrated the resignation of Engr. Farouk Ahmed and Mr. Gbenga Komolafe from Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory leadership, and described their exit as necessary for Nigeria’s economic survival. The post Oshiomhole, Jimkuta celebrate Farouk, Komolafe’s from NMDPRA, NUPRC appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

The Kwara State House of Assembly has suspended lawmaker Saba Gideon for three months after he secretly recorded and shared audio from a closed-door meetin Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-assembly-suspends-lawmaker-for-secretly-recording-closed-door-meeting/

Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Jamal, says the government is escalating the ongoing dispute involving business magnate Sir Sam Jonah to the ECOWAS Court after diplomatic efforts and legal engagements in Nigeria failed to yield progress. Speaking on The Pulse on JoyNews, Baba Jamal revealed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already begun submitting official documentation to the regional body. He said he had “signed a letter today” forwarding all required details to ECOWAS for formal action.

Chappal Energies has reached a major financial and strategic milestone after successfully closing a combined $430 million Reserve Based Lending (RBL) financing package, reinforcing its balance sheet and positioning the… The post Chappal Energies Secures $430m RBL Financing, Strengthens Balance Sheet For Next Growth Phase appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that CAN described the film as offensive and disrespectful to the Christian faith. The post Why we approved Ini Edo’s ‘A Very Dirty Christmas’ title – NFVCB responds to CAN appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A Nigerian lady based in America posted her uncle’s message online. She asked if he would sponsor her tri to Nigeria but got an unexpected reply.

According to the Speaker, the suspension was in line with the provisions of section 14 sub section 2 of the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act 2017.

The Ghana Chamber of Clean Energy, GCCE, has welcomed the passage of the Road Traffic Amendment Bill, 2025.

The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated the Environmentally Sound Management and Disposal of PCBs Treatment Centre in Abuja. The post Nigeria launches PCB treatment centre to tackle chemical pollution appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to sustained power sector reforms as

Samuel Ogidan Nyesom Wike-led National Working Caretaker Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which dissolved 14 States Working Committees (SWC), has insisted that there is only one legitimate… The post Wike-led PDP Insists On One Legitimate Leadership Structure, Dissolves 14 State Excos appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

Comedian Dauda speaks out on Doris Ogala’s character amid her feud with Pastor Chris Okafor, dismissing rumors and defending her integrity in a viral video.

As Ekiti State moves steadily toward the June 20, 2026 governorship election, three leading candidates have emerged as flagbearers of the state’s major political parties, setting the stage for what promises to be a keenly contested race. The incumbent governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, will again fly the flag of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) […] The post Ekiti 2026: Three Leading Governorship Candidates Set for Showdown appeared first on OsunDefender.

The Nigerian godfathers of oil rent, to paraphrase Yergin, are putting up fierce resistance against the new dynamics that Dangote’s entry is bringing into the industry. Ahmed is not the last stand, only a symbol of it. Just as Dangote often asks himself why he didn’t put his $20 billion elsewhere instead of a refinery, the state […] The post Ahmed’s fall, the Dangote challenge and a rentier system, By Azu Ishiekwene appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

The Nigerian equities market sustained its bullish momentum on Thursday, as renewed buying interest in fundamentally sound stocks lifted key indicators.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an urgent and comprehensive investigation into what it described as an alleged fraudulent alteration of Nigeria’s tax laws, warning that the development poses a grave threat to legislative integrity and democratic governance. The post PDP seeks probe of alleged fraudulent alteration of tax laws appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.

BOLU-OLU ESHO An Akure High Court had granted a Garnishee Order Nisi compelling the attachment of funds belonging to the Ondo State Government in the custody of several commercial banks… The post Court Grants Garnishee, Compelling Ondo Govt To Pay N30m Judgement Debt appeared first on Independent Newspaper Nigeria.

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 775 senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to higher ranks following rigorous written examinations and oral interviews conducted The post PSC approves promotion of 775 senior police officers to new ranks appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has approached the Federal High Court in Lagos, seeking an order to restrain the federal government from suspending the enforcement of the proposed ban on sachet alcohol products. The move follows a recent directive from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) suspending […] The post SERAP Seeks Court Order to Stop FG from Suspending Sachet Alcohol Ban appeared first on OsunDefender.

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, assures that mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid is already 70% secured in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-70-rivers-support-for-tinubu-already-secured-fubara/

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has praised the federal government for its support of the Bakassi Deep Seaport, describing the development as a significant step toward establishing Nigeria The post Cross River governor commends FG on Bakassi Deep Seaport approval appeared first on The Nation Newspaper.

Tinubu has urged them to deepen and consolidate the ongoing transformation of Nigeria's power sector. The post Tinubu Reconstitutes NERC Board, Names Oseni As Chairman appeared first on Channels Television.