Politics

The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill prescribing life imprisonment for anyone convicted of child defilement.

Abia lawmaker allegedly attacked his colleague with a bottle over cash cash gift.

Amid defections to the APC, PDP leaders are considering forming a coalition with other opposition parties.

Governors Peter Mbah of Enugu and Douye Diri of Bayelsa have defected to the APC, leaving the PDP with seven governors ahead of its national convention.

Barely 24 hours after Peter Mbah’s defection, another PDP governor has joined the ruling party.

Governor Monday Okpebholo warned Edo commissioners to wear Tinubu-branded caps at meetings with consequences upon disregard.

Following the resignation of Mahmood Yakubu, President Tinubu has nominated Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman.