Rising hostilities between Iran and the United States have triggered a wave of missile exchanges across key Middle East military hubs, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict. The escalation follows reported US strikes on Iranian targets, prompting retaliatory missile attacks near American bases under US Central Command (CENTCOM). Key […]
Momentum is building ahead of the 2027 general elections as South-South leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have unanimously endorsed former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi for the party’s presidential ticket. The endorsement was confirmed by ADC chieftain John Odigie-Oyegun, following a strategic meeting where Amaechi formally declared his […]
Two high-profile corruption cases took centre stage in Abuja as senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome secured ₦10 million bail following his arraignment on a 12-count charge, while the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) re-arraigned former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami over alleged money laundering. Ozekhome Granted Bail Justice Chizoba Orji of the […]
The race for the Gateway State just got a major contender. Renowned journalist and public administrator ’Mọdele Sarafa-Yusuf has officially declared her bid for the 2027 Ogun State Governorship. Positioning herself as the “safest option” for a state known as Nigeria’s industrial powerhouse, Sarafa-Yusuf’s declaration prioritizes institutional stability over political […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially unveiled a revised timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, aligning the electoral calendar with the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 signed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 🗳️ Key 2027 Election Dates Presidential & National Assembly Elections: January 16, 2027 Governorship & State […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given a clear directive to newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu: tackle banditry, terrorism, and rebuild public confidence in Nigeria’s security system. Speaking during Disu’s decoration ceremony in Abuja, Tinubu described the appointment as coming at a “critical moment,” urging the new police […]
Nigeria’s legal landscape has taken a dramatic turn as the Federal Government files a fresh 12-count criminal charge against senior lawyer Mike Ozekhome, barely 24 hours after withdrawing an earlier three-count case initiated by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The new charge, dated February 24, […]
Nigeria’s security leadership has taken a dramatic turn as Kayode Egbetokun resigns as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu swiftly appointing Tunji Disu as Acting IGP. According to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Egbetokun stepped down citing pressing family considerations. Tinubu praised his “decades of distinguished service” and […]
In the fast-paced world of Afrobeats, where “doubling down” is often the default, rising star Fido has taken a different path: radical accountability. Following a whirlwind rise to fame marked by both chart-topping success and public friction, the artist has issued a heartfelt apology that signals the end of his […]
A U.S. federal judge has halted the public release of a high-profile investigative report tied to former President Donald Trump and his alleged handling of classified documents. District Judge Aileen Cannon ruled that publishing former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report would violate “basic notions of fairness and justice,” noting that […]
