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 Abia Lawmakers Attend Legislative Seminar in London, Led by Speaker Emmanuel Emeruwa Lawmakers from the Abia State House of Assembly are currently in London, United Kingdom , for a legislative capacity-building seminar aimed at strengthening governance and improving lawmaking efficiency in the state. The delegation, led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Emeruwa , includes key members of the Assembly as well as the Clerk of the House and other legislative aides. The seminar is expected to expose the lawmakers to global best practices in parliamentary procedures, oversight functions, and constituency representation. According to sources close to the delegation, the training program will also provide opportunities for interaction with legislative experts and institutions in the UK, with a focus on enhancing transparency, accountability, and people-oriented lawmaking back home in Abia State. The trip is part of ongoing efforts by the 7th Abia House of Assembly to promote legisla...

 Senate Begins Screening of INEC Chairman-Designate, Prof. Amupitan The newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, is currently appearing before the Senate for his screening and confirmation. Amupitan, who arrived at the National Assembly complex earlier and exchanged pleasantries with Senators, was accompanied to the chamber by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo, and other dignitaries. At about 12:50 p.m., the nominee was ushered into the Senate chamber by the Presidential Adviser on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Senator Abubakar Lado, and was already seated ahead of the commencement of the exercise. Amupitan was allowed into the hallowed chamber after the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), moved that Order 12 be set aside to allow strangers into the chamber, and he was seconded by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South). Senate President Godswill Akpabio welcomed A...

 Nnamdi Kanu Appears in Federal High Court Abuja for Trial, Reportedly Unwell The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu , appeared at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, October 16, 2025 , for the continuation of his trial. Reports from the courtroom indicate that Kanu appeared weak and unwell as proceedings commenced, prompting concerns about his health condition while in detention.

 Two Children, Ages 9 and 10, Charged in Connection with Brutal Attack on 5-Year-Old Girl. A 9-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl have been charged with attempted murd£r and r@pe in connection with an attack on a 5-year-old girl in Cleveland, authorities in Ohio said.   Prosecutors charged the two children with attempted murd£r, r@pe, felonious assault, kidnapping and strangulation after the attack which took place in September, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office. Local outlets reported that they were charged in juvenile court.   The prosecutor’s office in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, announced the charges on Wednesday, Oct. 15, saying it was still receiving information and obtaining evidence.  Lexi Bauer, a spokeswoman for the office, said that the charges were filed in juvenile court on Wednesday and the two children who have been accused would be arraigned at a later date.  In Ohio, a juvenile suspect must be 14 or older ...

 PDP Shrinks to Eight Governors as Defections Rock Enugu and Bayelsa States. The Peoples Democratic Party has been left with only eight governors following the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, and his Bayelsa counterpart, Douye Diri, to the ruling All Progressives Congress. The latest defections have further weakened the opposition party, which had controlled 11 states after the 2023 elections. With the recent developments, the APC now holds 24 states, while the PDP controls eight. The Labour Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance and New Nigeria Peoples Party govern one state each. Mbah announced his defection on Tuesday. His move was immediately welcomed by the APC leadership. As of Wednesday, the governors still in the PDP are: Adamawa – Ahmadu Fintiri (North-East) Bauchi – Bala Mohammed (North-East) Plateau – Caleb Mutfwang (North-Central) Taraba – Agbu Kefas (North-Central) Zamfara – Dauda Lawal (North-West) Oyo – Seyi Makinde (South-West) Rivers – Siminalayi Fub...

  Bayelsa gov Diri resigns from PDP Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, according to a post on Facebook by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah. Alabrah said the governor resigned from the PDP with the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Abraham Ingobere, along with all the PDP members in the state legislature. Diri’s resignation from the PDP brings to an end months of speculation over his alleged move to the All Progressives Congress, but Alabrah did not state the political party he will join. The Punch gathered that the governor made the announcement on Wednesday during the weekly State Executive Council meeting inside Government House, Yenagoa. It is believed that all members of the State Executive Council have resigned alongside the governor.

 FG Enforces ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy on Striking ASUU Members The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike. The Federal Government has directed vice-chancellors of federal universities across the country to strictly enforce the “no work, no pay” policy against members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities currently participating in the ongoing nationwide strike. According to the Ministry of Education, the government’s stance is aimed at discouraging prolonged academic disruptions and ensuring accountability within the public university system. A senior government official, speaking on Monday, noted that while dialogue with ASUU continues, the policy would be strictly enforced to maintain fairness across the public service. The directive follows renewed tension ...