Gov Okpebholo recalls Edo Attorney General from suspension
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has lifted the suspension of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, with immediate effect, REPUBLICAN NIGERIA reports. It would be recalled that…
JUST IN: Peter Obi, Bala Mohammed in closed-door meeting
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, is currently in a closed-door meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State at the Ramat House in Bauchi. The…
El-Rufai opens up on meeting with Buhari before dumping APC
The immediate past Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has revealed he met with former President Muhammadu Buhari before dumping the All Progressives Congress, (APC). El-Rufai, who is a founding member…
Court dismisses suit seeking to legalize prostitution in Nigeria
An Abuja Federal High Court presided by Justice James Kolawole Omotosho has dismissed a suit seeking to enforce the rights of commercial sex workers to operate without intimidation from security…
Canadian new PM, Carney’s inauguration date revealed
The newly elected Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, will be sworn in on Friday morning along with his cabinet, REPUBLICAN NIGERIA reports. The former central banker had promised a seamless…
Nigerian woman falsely declared dead stops fraudster from seizing her £350k home in UK
A Nigerian woman, June Ashimola who was falsely declared dead has appeared in court via videolink from Nigeria to prevent a convicted fraudster from taking over her £350,000 UK home.…
Nigeria police take fresh action on rule dismissing unmarried pregnant officers
The Nigeria Police Force has scrapped regulations that mandated the dismissal of unmarried female officers who became pregnant while in service. Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Aishatu Baju confirmed the development…
2026 World Cup qualifier: Chelle picks replacement for injured Tella
Jordan Torunarigha has been called up to replace Nathan Tella in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Tella pulled out of the…
Why we suspended Natasha – Senate tells IPU
The Nigerian Senate has replied to Senator Natasha-Akpoti-Uduaghan’s complaint to the United Nations Inter-Parliamentary Union, IPU through a letter by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. REPUBLICAN NIGERIA reported that…
UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid, Arsenal clinch quarter-final spots
Real Madrid beat Atletico Madrid in a Champions League penalty shootout to set up a Champions League quarter-final clash with Arsenal. After Atletico had won 1-0 on the night, leaving…