Nigerian motorists and commuters may soon face significantly tougher penalties for traffic violations after the Senate approved amendments to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act, raising fines for several offences by as much as 300 per cent. The proposed amendment also retains a ₦50,000 penalty for anyone caught hawking, trading or preaching inside commercial … Read more
Nigeria and The Gambia have taken fresh steps to strengthen their diplomatic relationship, with both countries agreeing to revive the Nigeria-Gambia Joint Commission and expand cooperation across key sectors. The decision was reached during a bilateral meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and Gambian Foreign Minister, Sering Modou Njie, … Read more
British Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, delivered an emotional farewell in Parliament on Wednesday, telling lawmakers that it marked the “end of my political journey” as he prepared to leave office. Speaking during his final Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Starmer said he was proud of his time in government, receiving tributes from MPs across the … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of about 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled in favour of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), holding that Malami and other claimants failed to … Read more
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned the inclusion of ₦6.44 billion in the 2026 budget for a “Special Presidential Support Group for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers,” despite Nigeria having already failed to qualify for the tournament. Atiku described the allocation as disturbing and demanded answers over … Read more
Macron Set for Historic Nigeria Visit as France Unveils New Partnership Plans JULY 17, 2026 • 5 MIN READ By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team French President, Emmanuel Macron, will visit Nigeria later this year for a State visit, marking another milestone in the growing diplomatic ties between both countries. The announcement was made … Read more
Isaac Fayose: I Spent Big for Obi, Got No Appreciation JULY 17, 2026 • 4 MIN READ By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Businessman and social commentator, Isaac Fayose, has expressed disappointment over what he described as Peter Obi’s failure to acknowledge the support he gave the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign, despite the … Read more
In a major boost for infrastructure development across Nigeria, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving two critical federal road projects in the South-East region. The announcement comes as a significant relief to residents and businesses in the area who have for decades contended with poor road networks and … Read more
Politics Atiku Defeats Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen To Win ADC Presidential Ticket For 2027 May 28, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clinched the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election after defeating former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi … Read more
Politics Nigerian-Born Rosaline Ogunro Makes History As New Mayor of Islington May 28, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Nigerian-born Councillor Rosaline Ogunro has been inaugurated as the new Mayor of Islington, marking another milestone for the Nigerian diaspora in British politics. The ceremony took place in London, with … Read more