Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has made public statements following the Federal Government’s decision to drop the criminal defamation lawsuit brought against her. The senator characterised the Federal Capital Territory, or FCT, High Court’s decision to strike out the suit on Wednesday as a confirmation of her position and a boost to her confidence … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission, or INEC, has promised that there won’t be any violence during the Osun State governorship election on August 8, 2026. During the INEC annual New Year prayer for 2026, which was conducted at the commission’s state office in Osogbo on Thursday, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, or REC, … Read more
Yiga Wamala, a top assistant to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, has stirred up controversy by declaring that the long-time leader would not be ousted by polls. Senior Presidential Adviser Wamala made the comments prior to Thursday’s election, in which Museveni is running for a seventh term. Since 1986, Museveni has governed Uganda. Wamala downplayed the … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced intentions to set aside about N500 million for initiatives that will train hairdressers and makeup artists, distribute grinding machines, motorcycles, and mini-vans, and run anti-drug usage awareness campaigns in a few Nigerian states. The 2026 Appropriations Bill, which was posted on the Budget Office’s website and accessible … Read more
The United States Embassy in Abuja has formally reopened the American Centre at the Embassy Chancery with a ceremony honouring American greatness and creativity. A statement issued by the embassy on Wednesday indicated that the newly renovated American Centre includes updated facilities and advanced technology designed to broaden educational, cultural, and professional possibilities for Nigerians … Read more
Dr. SKC Ogbonnia, a previous presidential candidate in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has resigned from the party. Ogbonnia submitted his resignation letter to the APC chairman of Owelli/Amoli/Ugbo/Ogugu Ward in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The former APC leader accused President Bola Tinubu of governing ineffectively, resulting in foreign military intervention in … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has confronted the Edo State administration regarding the arrest and detention of 52 students from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma. Obi asserted that penalising civilians for demonstrating against insecurity, while kidnappers and bandits operate freely, is intolerable and perilous for democracy. He asserted that the arrests constituted a … Read more
Wale Oriade, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, was abducted few weeks ago and regained his release on Saturday after 39 days in captivity. Wale Sadare, the Public Relations Officer of the APC in the state, confirmed this to telephone from Ibadan, the state capital. his office situated in PJ Square … Read more
The United States of America has been urged to launch airstrikes in Benue due to the high number of armed herdsmen attacking farmers in the state by former Justice Minister Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN. He made this statement over the weekend at a consultative dinner held in Makurdi for political stakeholders from the Peoples Democratic … Read more
Due to the overwhelming number of armed herdsmen attacking farmers in Benue, former Justice Minister Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has called on the United States of America to launch airstrikes in the region. He made this statement over the weekend at a consultative dinner held in Makurdi for political stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more