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Federal High Court Denies Signing Form 48 Against INEC and Principals. The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed claims of signing Form 48 against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and several of its key figures.…
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On Monday, Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed the identities of the chairmen and vice-chairmen who will be leading the standing committees within the upper legislative chambers. This pivotal announcement was made on the heels of…
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President Tinubu Seeks to Prevent Release of University Records in Legal Battle. In a new twist to the legal battle following Nigeria’s February 2023 presidential election, President Bola Tinubu has filed a motion seeking to prevent a…
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Tragedy struck the peaceful village of Nchya in the Mangu district of Mangu Local Government, Plateau State, as gunmen carried out a brutal attack that resulted in the death of five individuals. The incident occurred in the early hours of…
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President Tinubu Urged to Act Swiftly on Appointment" In response to the prolonged absence of an Auditor General for the Federation (AuGF), the Nigerian Senate has issued a formal request to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to promptly…
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Nigerians Fear Escalating Tensions Amidst Tinubu's Military Action Proposal for Niger Republic ECOWAS 7-day ultimatum expires day.  Palpable fear has engulfed Nigerians, particularly those residing in the northern region, following…
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In a tragic and puzzling incident, Mr. Adeniyi Sanni, a senior aide of Senator Solomon Adeola (APC, Ogun West), was found dead in the early hours of Saturday in Lagos. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, leaving friends,…
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Tensions between Nigeria and Niger Republic have escalated after a Nigerian investigative journalist, David Hundeyin, made a startling claim. According to Hundeyin, President Bola Tinubu, who also holds the position of Chairman…
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Latest Update from the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal: In a stunning twist of events at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Justice Haruna Tsammani, the presiding judge, made a heartfelt appeal to Chris Uche (SAN), the…
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Footage of Helicopter crash in Lagos.  Ejes Gist News Nigeria has obtained closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage that provides a chilling glimpse into the moments leading up to the helicopter crash in Lagos, the Oba Akran area of…
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Presidential Election Petition Court to Deliver Judgment on Peter Obi and Labour Party's Petition.  The Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) is set to render its judgment on the petition filed by Peter Obi and the…
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Latest news : Helicopter crash in Lagos Panic and fear have gripped residents around Oba Akran in Ikeja, Lagos, following a shocking helicopter crash that occurred earlier today. The chopper's details are yet to be confirmed, but…
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Sierra Leone Foils Attempted coup d'etat.  Sierra Leonean authorities have taken decisive action to safeguard their nation's democracy and protect its citizens from violence by apprehending high-ranking military officials involved in an…
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In a development that poses a potential wider threat to peace in the sub-region, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea have extended their support to the coup leaders in Niger, turning their backs on the Economic Community of West African States…
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Former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says President Bola Tinubu will not be sorry for nominating him to serve as a minister in his cabinet. Wike stated this when he appeared before the red chamber on Monday afternoon for screening.…
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, claims that international communities are not respecting Nigeria because of the "characters" in power. On Saturday, Mr Obi spoke about how Nigerians are…
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Affirms Peter Obi will emerge formidable force in 2027. The Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) predicts that President Bola Tinubu's victory in the presidential election on February 25 will not be overturned by the courts. The EIU,…
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government has given General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the mastermind of the supposed coup in Niger Republic, seven days to return power to Mohammed Bazoom.…
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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, Enforces 24-Hour Curfew After Hoodlum-Led Warehouse Lootings. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has taken decisive action in response to the recent wave of looting and violence perpetrated by…
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Niger Republic Coup: ECOWAS leaders storm Abuja for emergency meeting The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government is holding an emergency meeting in the nation's capital to…
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