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UNILAG VC threatens N1bn defamation suit over report on alleged financial irregularities

Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Folasade Ogunsola, has threatened to sue an online media organisation, Naija OnPoint, for N1 billion over a report alleging ... Read More


2027: PDP expels aspirants challenging Pantami's candidacy as Gombe governorship candidate

Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled two of its governorship aspirants in Gombe State, Khamisu Mailantarki and Usman Garry, over alleged anti-party activities and a breac... Read More


Family seeks closure of son's betting accounts over alleged gambling addiction

Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- A family in Jalingo, Taraba State, has appealed to sports betting companies to suspend or permanently close the betting accounts of a young man, Paul Matudi, over concerns about his... Read More


Failure to prosecute electoral offenders, threat to free, fair elections, says NHRC

Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu, identified, on Monday, the non-prosecution of electoral offenders as a challenge to free and fai... Read More


DevReporting appoints UNILAG VC, former LASU VC as foundation's advisory board chairs

Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Folasade Ogunsola, and former Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Olanrewaju Fagbohun, have been appointed as ... Read More


Foundation rolls out N4 billion empowerment programme in Kwara

Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- Businessman Yahaya Seriki has launched a N4 billion empowerment programme to support residents of Kwara State. The programme involved the distribution of cash, luxury cars and equip... Read More


2027: Wike mobilises grassroots support for Tinubu's re-election in FCT

Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged residents to mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, saying a multi-... Read More


Lawmakers propose 74 additional seats for women in Nigeria's National Assembly

Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The National Assembly's Constitution Review Committee has proposed the creation of 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives as part of efforts to inc... Read More


Reflections on the 10th coronation anniversary of the Oba of Benin, By Samson R. Osagie

Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- For centuries, the Kingdom of Benin stood as a beacon of African civilisation, sophisticated governance, and artistic brilliance. At the centre of this magnificent heritage is the M... Read More


2027 Politics Watch: Battle for place on ballot, Kano question INEC yet to answer

Nigeria, Nov. 3 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) wants a court to stop some of its former members from contesting next year's elections under opposition parties in Niger State. Among those whos... Read More