President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential Executive Order on Virtual Assets Coordination, 2026, introducing a new framework to regulate Nigeria’s virtual assets industry and strengthen oversight of the country’s fast-growing digital economy. The Executive Order, which takes immediate effect, establishes a Virtual Asset Council to coordinate the activities of key financial, security, revenue … Read more
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the National Assembly to investigate whether President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is still fit to discharge the responsibilities of his office, citing what it described as growing confusion over appointments, dismissals and policy decisions within the Federal Government. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity … Read more
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed security agencies to launch an intensive manhunt for those behind a suspected cult-related killing in Osogbo, warning that those responsible must be arrested and brought to justice. The Governor also appealed for calm, describing the killing and the violence that followed as unacceptable and capable of worsening the … Read more
Businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, has suffered another legal setback after a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Apo, Abuja, ordered the final forfeiture of assets worth about ₦8.9 billion to the Federal Government. Justice Jude Onwugbuzie issued the order on Thursday, July 16, 2026, while delivering judgment on an application filed by the Economic and … Read more
The Senate has confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a non-career ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, brushing aside objections from some lawmakers and protests by civil society organisations over his nomination. The approval came on Thursday after the Senate considered and adopted the report of its Committee on Foreign Affairs, chaired by Senator … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has refused to grant bail to John Agbo, the man accused of plotting attacks on several schools in the Federal Capital Territory. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that Agbo should remain in custody after the prosecution concluded its case, holding that the defendant failed to show he would not abscond … Read more
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