The Grundnorm

Russia on Thursday accused the United States of funding research into the development of biological weapons in Ukraine, as Moscow stepped up its campaign to gain control of key Ukrainian cities.

The Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami; the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige; and other political appointees believed to interested in elective offices will not be able to participate in the All Progressives Congress primaries expected to begin in May […]

The Nigerian Bar Association on Wednesday lambasted the Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, for attacking Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court who sacked him and his deputy, Kelechi Igwe, on Tuesday.

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai last night explained why the All Progressives Congress (APC) caretaker chairman had to be pushed aside. According to him, certain actions and inactions of Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni put the ruling party at risk because they were a hindrance to the […]

The Senate, on Wednesday, rejected a bill by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), seeking the amendment of Section 84 (12) of the Electoral Act.

The Indonesian President, Joko Widodo, has called for dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, urging that there should be a ceasefire to end the ongoing hostilities.

More details about the death of the Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge Force Criminal Investigations Department, and head of the probe panel of suspended DCP Abba Kyari, DIG Joseph Obiajulu Egbunike have emerged with Police saying the DIG gave up the ghost at the national hospital […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja sent shockwaves through Ebonyi State politics yesterday with a judgment sacking Governor David Umahi and his deputy Eric Igwe “with immediate effect”. Justice Inyang Ekwo said they unlawfully defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

A support group of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the APC Muslim Integrity Forum (APCMIF), has faulted claims that President Muhammadu Buhari endorsed former Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Adamu, as the next national chairman of the party. The forum’s national coordinator Hon. Abubakar Yusuf in Abuja urged Buhari […]

Russia has been removed from the 2022 World Cup qualification round, according to FIFA. Following President Vladimir Putin’s decision to launch military operations in Ukraine, the decision was made.

ABUJA – The National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Mohammed Babagana Monguno (Retd) has approved the appointment of Zonal Coordinators for the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW).

ABUJA – President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has said that the ruling by the Federal High Court in Abuja, won’t stop the National Assembly from amending the Electoral Act.

The rising prices of crude since the Russia-Ukraine war began, coupled with exchange rate instability in Nigeria, among others, have pushed up the prices of refined petroleum products across the country, according to findings by The PUNCH. Industry figures seen on Tuesday showed that the cost of Brent, […]

The ruling All Progressives Congress has shelved its zonal congress, which was scheduled for Saturday, The PUNCH has learnt. This came to the fore on Tuesday as the party said it would soon release the zoning formula.

A Deputy Inspector-General of Police and head of the Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Joseph Egbunike is dead. Sources said Egbunike slumped in his office in Abuja on Tuesday night.