The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday passed the second reading of a bill proposing the death penalty for kidnapping. The legislation, sponsored by all 108 senators, seeks to amend the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who led the debate, said the amendment would classify kidnapping, hostage-taking, and similar offences as acts …
Before the Senate confirmed former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday as Minister of Defence, the Red Chamber witnessed hours of tense exchanges and a stark preview of the hardline security doctrine Gen. Musa intends to introduce into Nigeria’s fight against terror. Musa’s confirmation came through a unanimous voice vote after more …
Google has unveiled its 2025 Year in Search report, offering an expansive look into the topics, personalities, entertainment, and cultural moments that captured the attention of millions of Nigerians throughout the year. Released on Thursday, the annual data showcases how Nigerians relied on Search to follow political developments, decode global events, honour national figures, and …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a notice of appeal against a Federal High Court ruling that ordered the release of 27 houses to James Ikechukwu Okwete and Adebukunola Iyabode Oladapo. In March, the EFCC obtained an interim forfeiture order for 27 properties located across different parts of Nigeria. Okwete and his …
The Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs has cleared Ayodele Oke, Kayode Are, and Aminu Dalhatu for ambassadorial appointments following an intensive screening session at the National Assembly on Wednesday. The three nominees were part of the first batch of ambassadorial candidates submitted to the upper chamber by President Bola Tinubu. During the session, senators focused …
The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting Nigerians accused of violating religious freedom. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a post on X on Wednesday that the restrictions will apply to individuals who “knowingly direct, authorise, fund, support or carry out violations of religious freedom.” Rubio’s statement followed a roundtable in …
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian Senate for promptly confirming General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence, describing the appointment as timely and critical for the country’s security. In a statement posted on his official X handle on Thursday, Tinubu said he had forwarded Musa’s name to the Senate for screening …
The Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja has reportedly appointed a liquidator for Dantata & Sawoe Construction Company Limited over its repeated failure to pay $1.4 million, following a settlement agreement. Justice Mohammed Umar granted the petitioner, Zutari Consulting, the request for the appointment of a liquidator in an order on Wednesday, December 3. The …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the first phase of the physical continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise in Yobe State will end on December 10. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Damaturu. He said the preliminary register of voters will …
Nigeria’s business landscape continued its remarkable recovery in November 2025, posting its 11th consecutive month of expansion and reinforcing expectations of a stronger finish to the year. The latest Business Confidence Monitor (BCM) released by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) shows that business confidence climbed marginally to 113.3 points, up from 111.3 points in …
