The Senate has passed two amendment bills aimed at clearly defining the host communities of two federal institutions in Bende, Abia State, a move lawmakers say will prevent potential communal disputes over their locations.
The Deputy Campaign Spokesperson of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Dr. Sam Omale, has dismissed concerns over the health of the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying he is in perfect health but only suffering from exhaustion.
The United States Department of Justice, DOJ, has arrested
two Nigerian nationals and others over their involvement in illegal voting,
fake voter registration and false claim of American citizenship linked to
federal elections.
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu, and other social media users have reacted to a viral video showing Vice President Kashim Shettima running towards the podium during the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign rally in Cross River State.
No Nigerian has been named among the nominees for the 2026 CAF women’s player of the year award.
The police command in Ondo says its operatives raided a hideout “believed to be used for the production and printing of counterfeit dollar notes” in Kiniso village, Odigbo LGA of the state.
The Lagos state police command says it has uncovered a suspected high-tech indoor c@nnabis farm at a residential property in the Apapa area of the state.
The National Assembly has commenced the process of transmitting the proposed State Police Bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent following the approval of the constitutional amendment by 28 State Houses of Assembly.
The House of Representatives has resolved to invite the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso, to explain alleged breaches of pension agreements and the non-payment of benefits to retired employees of the apex bank.
The Federal Government has commenced a monthly cash relief programme offering N50,000 to vulnerable households to cushion the impact of rising living costs.Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, announced the development in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.
The Nasarawa State Police Command has announced temporary traffic diversions and movement restrictions in parts of Lafia metropolis ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2026.