The widespread brutal assaults on several towns in the state’s Kwara North Senatorial District have been denounced by Alhaji Umoru Seriki, the Emir of Yashikira. Following Tuesday’s assault on two communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, the Emir spoke with Gistcon via phone on Wednesday to express his dismay at the senseless loss of life … Read more
The United States and Nigeria are working together to fight terrorism in the country, according to Felix Morka, the All Progressives Congress (APC) national publicity secretary. On Wednesday, Morka made the comments during an appearance on Arise Television. He stated that the cooperation is aimed at putting an end to the ongoing bloodshed in Nigeria, … Read more
Abubakar Bukola Saraki, a prominent figure in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a former Senate President, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the increasing insurgency in Kwara State, specifically in the senatorial districts located in the north and south. A national calamity, he said, was Tuesday’s slaughter of more than a hundred … Read more
More than 17 persons were killed and numerous more injured in a brutal attack in Abande town, Turan district of Kwande Local Government Area, on Tuesday. The governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has condemned the attack vehemently. Rumour has it that armed assailants entered the Abande market, opened fire on unsuspecting vendors, destroyed homes … Read more
The Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal & Enactment) Bill, 2026 has been approved by the Senate after 155 of its sections were considered and approved. The majority of the regulations remained unchanged, but a few were revised to make the voting process in Nigeria more efficient. An important modification is the shortening of the period for … Read more
The growing problem of medical malpractice in Nigeria has prompted human rights campaigner Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, to demand immediate legislative action. The letter dated February 4, 2026, sent to Adebo Ogundoyin, Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, was written by Agbakoba, who made this request. He called for comprehensive changes … Read more
The governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has once again stated his intention to carry out development projects throughout the state without wavering. The governor made it clear that his administration will remain focused on serving the people, saying that they will not let political distractions disrupt their efforts. On Wednesday, while touring the … Read more
The people of the South-East should use their rich mineral resources to propel the country’s industrialisation, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima. During Wednesday’s Vision 2050 South-East Stakeholders Forum, the Vice President delivered the following remarks. The forum’s topic was “Charting a Shared Vision for Sustainable Prosperity for South-East Nigeria,” and it was held at … Read more
Bassey Ubi, the young man who murdered his father last Sunday, was heavily impaired by drugs, according to Cyril Omini, the legislator for Yakurr State Constituency. He announced this at today’s plenary session on the House floor. He urged State Security Advisor Major General Ubi (rtd) to step up the fight against drug abuse in … Read more
Appointed as an ambassador by the African Union (AU), Hon. Phrank Shaibu was previously the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Shaibu was officially welcomed into the Pan-African AU Agenda 2063 Governing Council in Abuja today, Wednesday, February 4. Through inclusive and sustainable development, integration, and Pan-Africanism, the African … Read more