CPPI urges National Assembly to reform political nomination fee regulations
A coalition of advocates has petitioned the National Assembly to regulate political nomination fees, seeking to enhance transparency and encourage wider electoral participation.
Shearer: I have changed my opinion, England could actually win this tournament
Alan Shearer admits his outlook on England's World Cup chances has transformed after their impressive victory over Mexico, highlighting the team's newfound resilience and tactical flexibility.
Nigeria Reports ₦354 Billion in Solid Minerals Exports for 2025
The Solid Minerals Development Fund reports that Nigeria generated ₦354 billion from mineral exports in 2025, following a series of strategic industry reforms.
State Governors Mbah, Soludo, and Lawal Advocate for Localized Policing
Governors from Enugu, Anambra, and Zamfara have expressed their support for establishing state-level police forces, arguing that decentralization is necessary to improve accountability and effectively tackle insecurity.
Andy Burnham has been preparing for Downing Street for over a year, says close associate
A senior ally confirms that Andy Burnham has been developing his strategy for the prime ministership for over a year, as Labour leadership nominations begin.
Senate Approves Legislation for Specialized Asset Recovery Agency
The Nigerian Senate has passed legislation to establish an independent agency for managing assets recovered from criminal activities and approved a bill to update regulations for the legal profession.
Nigerian Lawmakers Demand Re-evaluation of Ties With South Africa Amid Xenophobic Violence
Nigerian representatives are pushing for a review of diplomatic ties with South Africa following a series of deadly xenophobic attacks against their citizens.
Abuja High Court grants terror suspect deadline to finalize plea decision
Justice Emeka Nwite has granted terror suspect Abubakar Abba until July 20 to decide on a potential plea change following his trial alongside Mahmud Usman on 32-count terrorism charges.
England reports first decline in school suspensions since pandemic
Government data shows the first drop in English school suspensions since the pandemic, though rates remain higher than pre-2019 levels and primary school incidents have increased.
Senate Authorizes N403.1 Billion for Nigeria Police Trust Fund 2025-2026 Budgets
The Nigerian Senate has approved a combined budget of N403.1 billion for the Police Trust Fund for 2025 and 2026 to enhance operational capacity and infrastructure.