Israel and Hamas have reached a landmark agreement marking the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan aimed at ending the devastating two-year conflict in Gaza. The deal, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, outlines a temporary halt in hostilities, the release of all hostages, and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from the enclave.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was made after the National Council of State gave its approval on Thursday, marking the beginning of a new era of leadership at the electoral body. Amupitan
Nigeria is mourning the passing of Dr. Christopher Kolade, a revered broadcaster, diplomat, corporate leader, and teacher, who died peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 92. In a statement released by his family, they expressed gratitude for his remarkable life, saying, “We are thankful for his incredible life of faith and
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has explained that his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet was a personal decision taken to safeguard his integrity and avoid creating distractions for the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Nnaji’s resignation was confirmed on Tuesday by the Presidency through the Special Adviser to the
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, is expected to return to plenary today (Tuesday) after completing her six-month suspension from the Senate. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed her planned resumption in an interview, stating that Akpoti-Uduaghan had fully served her disciplinary term and should be allowed to resume her legislative duties without hindrance. The National
Fresh revelations have uncovered that Uche Nnaji, Nigeria’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, may have falsified his academic qualifications. New court documents and investigative reports indicate that the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) never issued him a degree certificate, despite his claims of graduating from the institution. The controversy surrounding Nnaji’s qualifications first emerged
A National Commissioner at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), May Agbamuche-Mbu, has officially assumed office as the Acting Chairman of the Commission following the commencement of terminal leave by Professor Mahmood Yakubu. The transition was formally announced during a stakeholders’ meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners held on Tuesday at INEC headquarters in Abuja. Professor
President Bola Tinubu is set to inaugurate the $400 million Otakikpo Onshore Crude Oil Export Terminal in Rivers State on October 8, marking Nigeria’s first new crude export facility in more than five decades. The terminal, located in Ikuru town, Andoni Local Government Area, was developed by Green Energy International Limited (GEIL), operators of the
The Federal High Court sitting in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to suspend the enforcement of tinted glass permits for vehicle owners. The interim order was issued on Friday as part of proceedings in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, filed by legal practitioner John Aikpokpo-Martins. The court directed
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has relieved all commissioners and other public office holders in his administration of their duties. The decision, which takes immediate effect, was announced in Port Harcourt on Wednesday evening by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi. According to the statement, the move follows the recent Supreme Court judgment that
