Former Rivers State Governor and African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has urged party leaders and supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election, warning that a victory for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) could mark the end of active politics […]
Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has accused Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, of working in the interest of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Adeyanju made the allegation in a post on X on Saturday, arguing that the two […]
Google Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for users in the United States, following an executive order by President Donald Trump to rename the Great Lake. The change has not been applied uniformly. Google says users in Canada will continue to see Lake Ontario, while […]
The Edo State Government has dismissed claims circulating online that afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been banned from performing in the state. The controversy began after a viral video featuring Apostle Kassy Chukwu, who identified himself as a Senior Special Assistant on Digital Media to Governor […]
Nigeria’s political scene heated up today as the Presidency swiftly countered ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s call for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation over rising insecurity. While Atiku condemned Tinubu’s “fiddling” amidst violence and kidnappings, the Presidency asserted Tinubu’s leadership on security matters, calling Atiku’s remarks “reckless” and politically motivated. The clash […]
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has upheld the election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri in Adamawa State, dismissing the appeal brought by Aisha Dahiru of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice John Okoro, who delivered the lead judgment, deemed Dahiru’s appeal lacking in merit. The crux of […]
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan, facing 10 years in jail for leaking state documents, is effectively barred from contesting upcoming elections. Shah Mehmood Qureshi, his right-hand man, received the same sentence. This news throws Pakistan’s already controversial polls into further disarray. While details of the case remain contested, Khan’s supporters […]
Russia’s long-serving President Vladimir Putin officially registered for a sixth term on Monday, bypassing pre-election debates in a March vote he’s heavily favored to win. The move fuels critics’ concerns about transparency and limited competition, despite the inclusion of right-wing politician Leonid Slutsky as a candidate. While liberal challenger Boris […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought nine counts of alleged N4bn fraud against the former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. The charges span his tenure from March 2014 to March 2022. Today, the 68-year-old was arraigned before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court Abuja, […]
Nigeria’s 2024 budget has taken shape, with the Senate passing the N28.77 trillion spending plan after revisions and adjustments. This marks a significant increase from the N27.5 trillion initially proposed by President Bola Tinubu, reflecting inflation, infrastructure needs, and additional requests from government agencies. Key Highlights: Total Spending: N28.777 trillion authorized, […]
