The ink is barely dry on President Bola Tinubu’s signature, but the Electoral Act 2026 is already facing a firestorm of rejection. On Wednesday night, February 18, 2026, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Omoyele Sowore (AAC) separately condemned the new law as a “calculated betrayal” designed to legalize electoral […]
What was supposed to be a Champions League playoff first leg descended into absolute mayhem Tuesday night as Benfica’s 1-0 loss to Real Madrid sparked tunnel fights, racism allegations, a player disabling his Instagram mid-match, and a near walkout by the visiting team. The Estádio da Luz witnessed one of […]
Cardi B is living up to her tour name. During her sold-out ‘Little Miss Drama’ stop at LA’s Kia Forum on February 16, the rapper confirmed her split from NFL star Stefon Diggs—just three months after welcoming their child. The revelation came during an onstage feud with rival BIA, who […]
The world loses a titan today. The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, the silver-tongued orator who transformed from a star quarterback in the segregated South to a global diplomat and two-time presidential contender, has died at 84. Surrounded by family in Chicago, Jackson succumbed to progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)—a rare neurological […]
Dawood Olalere, representing Ibadan North-West in the Oyo State House of Assembly, has officially quit the PDP and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Citing “long-standing internal divisions” in his former party, Olalere led a group of supporters to St. Patrick Primary School, Ibadan, where ADC officials warmly welcomed them. […]
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai spent Monday night in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after honoring an invitation over alleged financial improprieties during his time in office (2015–2023). Sources say the questioning is ongoing, with a possible release or further action depending on investigators’ findings. The […]
Nigeria’s 2027 political landscape is already taking shape as Peter Obi calls for nationwide unity to “rescue” the country from poor governance, while Works Minister Dave Umahi urges the Southeast to support President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at an Obidient conference linked to the African Democratic Congress, Obi framed the 2027 […]
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai has raised alarm over the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate, a highly toxic compound, by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). In a post shared on 𝕏, El-Rufai published a letter addressed to NSA Nuhu Ribadu, demanding clarification on reports that […]
Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agencies have struck massive blows against transnational drug syndicates in a series of high-stakes operations. From the corridors of major international airports to the rugged Badagry-Seme border, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have intercepted illicit shipments worth billions of Naira, […]
