Nigeria

…Rejects Calls To Step Down The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has rejected calls to step aside over allegations of inconsistencies in his academic qualifications. Kalu, who failed to directly address a key question raised by a coalition of civil society organisations at a press briefing on Friday in Abuja, called for due process in the matter. The coalition, led by Civil Society Groups of Good Governance (CSGGG), had asked Kalu to step aside within 72 hours for a transparent…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the ambassadorial postings announced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu as a diplomatic blunder and an evidence of the government’s incompetence. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the public announcement of ambassadorial postings before obtaining the required consent of host countries contravenes established diplomatic protocol and exposes Nigeria to potential embarrassment. According to the…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has elevated seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) in a major leadership restructuring announced on Friday. The promotion, approved by the relevant authorities, comes amid the ongoing shake-up within the Force under the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, following recent changes in the top command structure. The newly promoted officers previously headed strategic departments and zonal commands across…

The Coroner Court investigating the death of journalist Pelumi Onifade has given the Chief Medical Director of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) 14 days to explain the whereabouts of an unidentified corpse tagged 1385. LASUTH reportedly received the corpse from the Ikorodu General Hospital on November 3, 2020, and conducted a post-mortem examination later that month. Onifade was a young journalist with Gboah TV who was reportedly shot and arrested while covering the #EndSARS protests on October 24,…

The Federal Government has yet to repair sections of the pedestrian walkway on the Independence Bridge in Lagos State with missing guardrails. Significant portions of the bridge lack these critical safety barriers, raising concerns for the many pedestrians who use the bridge daily. The bridge links Ahmadu Bello Way in Victoria Island to the Marina and Onikan areas via Bonny Camp. With long walkways on both sides, it is designed to provide safe passage for pedestrians alongside vehicular traffic. However,…

Media entrepreneur and EbonyLife Group CEO, Mo Abudu, has called on Nigerian and African creatives to focus on developing sustainable local streaming platforms, following reports of reduced investment by foreign services on the continent. Abudu appealed in a post shared on her Instagram page emphasizing that Africans must take responsibility for creating platforms that serve their own market. Her remarks come after reports that Canal+ is considering shutting down the streaming service Showmax as part of cost-cutting…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on Nigerians and political leaders who are yet to align with any political platform to register with the party and participate in its activities following the dismissal of a suit filed against it by Dumebi Kachikwu and four others. The party made the call in a press statement issued on Friday while welcoming the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which dismissed the case challenging the party. The case, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1331/2025 and titled Dumebi Kachikwu…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned the burning of its party secretariat in Ubima, Rivers State, describing the incident as a criminal attack on democracy and a worrying escalation of political violence. In a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the arson as part of a disturbing pattern of intimidation against its members. He noted that just a few days ago, ADC supporters were shot at during a political gathering, and that other…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) as part of efforts to strengthen the leadership structure of the Nigeria Police Force. The promotions were approved following a merit-based process that considered seniority, service records, and performance in both written examinations and oral interviews conducted at the Commission’s Corporate Headquarters in Abuja. The newly promoted DIGs include Zachariah…

President Bola Tinubu has approved the postings of 65 ambassadors and high commissioners to countries across four continents. They include political figures, retired military officers, and career diplomats to represent Nigeria's interests abroad. The list, announced by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, comprises 31 non-career and 34 career ambassadors whose appointments were confirmed by the Senate in December. Among the non-career list is Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide who has been posted…