The House of Representatives on Thursday witnessed a near-violent session following the rejection of a bill, seeking for the establishment of South East Development Commission, sponsored by Hon. Toby Okechukwu

Hon. Garba Durbunde

The lawmaker representing Takai/Sumaila federal constituency, Kano State, Garba Durbunde, who was kidnapped Tuesday, has regained his freedom.
Although the House of Representatives leadership established contact with the kidnappers shortly after the members abduction, it is not known if any ransom was paid.

Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III

The leadership of Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has reiterated it unflinching support for the current administration's war against corruption, asserting that the current efforts were in tandem with Islamic command of Amir bil ma'aruf wan nahy anil munkar which encourages Muslims to frown at evil and encourage good deeds.

Nnamdi Kanu, IPOB

The South East Peoples Assembly, SEPA, has asked the Federal High Court, Abuja, to as a matter of urgency, revoke the bail granted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu.
The group claimed Kanu has since his release, contravened conditions upon which his bail was perfected.

Peace has finally been restored to Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State after a violent gun duel between personnel of the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Police, a development that left at least two Police officers dead, while operatives on both sides sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Acting President - Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

Emerging reports indicate that the Acting President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo has perfected plans to sign the 2017 budget into law on Thursday by 10:00 AM at the presidential Villa, barring any unforeseen circumstance.