The Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, stated that none of the 31 proposals for state creation met constitutional requirements. Over 200 bills seeking changes to the 1999 Constitution were also received by Parliament. The statement was made during a two-day retreat for the Constitution Review Committee in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. The Deputy Speaker,...

President Bola Tinubu has put the brakes on the National Population Commission’s (NPC) ambitious N942 billion budget for the long-awaited national housing and population census. The verdict? Too expensive. Insiders at the February 24, 2025, meeting at the State House revealed that Tinubu was firm on cost-cutting measures, suggesting a more budget-friendly approach. His solution? Deploy...

A passenger found with stolen items on an Air Peace flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt has been arrested and blacklisted by the airline.   In a statement on Thursday, Air Peace’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, confirmed that the missing items were discovered in the passenger’s possession after a thorough search at Port Harcourt International...

MTN Nigeria reported a loss of N400.44 billion after tax for the year ending December 31, 2024, primarily due to the devaluation of the naira, which increased foreign exchange losses and negatively impacted the company's earnings.  This loss, revealed in the company's audited financial statements on Thursday, marks a 192% increase from the N137.02 billion loss recorded in 2023. The...

The Nigerian Police Force has advised the Osun State Government to immediately suspend the upcoming local government elections for public safety and national stability.  This recommendation follows intelligence reports indicating a high likelihood of violence and significant security threats if the elections proceed. Credible sources suggest that various groups, including political...