The spokesperson of the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Dino Melaye, has accused the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, of pushing the southern presidency agenda because he was not chosen as the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate … Continue reading Wike Called Me ’19 Times In Two Hours’, Begging To Be Atiku’s Running Mate – Dino Melaye Alleges
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has taken up the case of an Iraqi asylum seeker who is facing deportation from the United Kingdom to Rwanda as part of a highly controversial agreement between London and Kigali. On March … Continue reading Iraqi asylum seeker contests deportation to Rwanda in European Court over refugee status and mistreatment concerns
When will Sudan’s ruling junta and civilian groups establish a civilian-led transitional government? The signatories of the Framework agreement, aimed at organizing a gradual transfer of power to civilians, have missed a deadline to progress towards a return to democracy. … Continue reading Sudan misses deadline for establishment of civilian-led transitional government
Gunmen have tragically killed Inspector Augustine Ukegbu, a police officer in Imo State, Nigeria, while he was home with his family to celebrate Easter. The incident occurred in his village, Umuoshike Ogbor, in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of … Continue reading Tragic! Gunmen in Imo State kill Inspector Ukegbu while he was on holiday
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, has criticized Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for his recent remarks about the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) sponsoring him (Melaye) for the forthcoming governorship election in Kogi State. In a media chat with … Continue reading Dino melaye replies Governor Wike: Your prison uniform and future inmates await you when you leave office
Ethiopia’s Gonder city in the northern region of Amhara is under curfew, as local officials revealed on Monday. In an effort to maintain security, auto-rickshaws are prohibited from operating between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m., and bars and nightclubs must … Continue reading Amidst ongoing unrest, Ethiopia imposes curfew in major northern city
Medical bodies in various countries have expressed that the United Kingdom government’s code of practice for international recruitment of health and social care personnel will not deter Nigerian doctors from migrating to other countries, as freedom of movement is a … Continue reading Nigerian Medical Association and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors say UK restrictions won’t halt doctors’ migration
Renowned Afrobeats artist, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, recently shared the story of how his father, Chief Adedeji, sent the police to arrest him multiple times during the early days of his music career. In a candid interview on … Continue reading Davido reveals how his father sent policemen after him multiple times
A journalist has gone missing in Mali under the rule of the junta, after helping to organize a press conference calling for the release of a detained colleague, according to his collective association, the Collective for the Development of the … Continue reading Journalist goes missing in Mali shortly after press conference
The Presidential Campaign Council of the Labour Party has reiterated that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will not leave Nigeria despite mounting pressure on him to do so. The Council dismissed the pressure as the work of mischief makers who … Continue reading Peter Obi will not leave Nigeria despite pressure from various sources – Labour Party
The British High Commission announced that UK Minister of State for Development and Africa, Andrew Mitchell MP, is willing to take action against individuals who engaged in or incited violence during the recently concluded general elections in Nigeria. The UK … Continue reading UK sets to impose sanctions on electoral manipulators in Nigeria
On Thursday, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) suspended four members, including former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, former Senate President Pius Anyim, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, and Aslam Aliyu. The decision to suspend them, effective immediately, was made following a thorough … Continue reading PDP suspends Fayose and a few other party members
Richard Hugh Montgomery has been announced as the new British High Commissioner to Nigeria, according to a statement released by the United Kingdom government on Tuesday. His appointment is set to commence in April 2023. Montgomery will succeed Catriona Laing, … Continue reading United Kingdom appoints new high commissioner to Nigeria
The Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa, has been remanded in a correctional facility by a Kano State Magistrates’ Court. He is facing charges of culpable homicide and arson. Doguwa was taken before Court 58 of the … Continue reading Kano State police arrest APC politician for alleged murder
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, as the winner in 13 local government areas in Ebonyi State. The results were declared by the collation officers at the INEC … Continue reading Peter Obi takes the lead in Ebonyi state
In preparation for the Presidential and National Assembly polls on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reiterated its commitment to conduct a free, fair, credible, and inclusive election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this statement during a … Continue reading “We won’t let you down” – INEC Chairman assures Nigerians
On Tuesday, during a visit to Imo state as part of the ongoing 2023 presidential campaign for Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his belief that Tinubu would succeed him as the next president of Nigeria. Speaking at the … Continue reading Tinubu will be Nigeria’s next president – Buhari
The candidate for the presidency under the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged the Church to offer prayers for the election of a president who will use public funds for the benefit of the people. Speaking at the 17th Biennial … Continue reading We really need to pray for Nigeria – Peter Obi
The Kwara State government has taken steps to address the ongoing fuel shortage by establishing a task force. The task force will be headed by the Deputy Governor, Kayode Alabi, and consist of various government officials, representatives from security organizations, … Continue reading Kwara State government establishes task force committee to address the current fuel scarcity issue
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced that it may need to inspect the strong rooms of commercial banks in order to verify possible hoarding and other illicit practices that are obstructing people’s access to new currency notes. A … Continue reading Some banks are hoarding the new naira notes – CBN
Concerns have risen regarding the whereabouts of Cameroon radio journalist, Martinez Zogo. Reports indicate that he was abducted and his car was found severely damaged outside of a police station in a suburb of Yaounde, the Cameroonian capital. Media watchdog … Continue reading Unrest has erupted as a Cameroon radio host goes missing
Security forces in Burkina Faso have rescued 66 women and children after they were kidnapped by suspected militant jihadists in the north of the country last week, state TV reports. This mass kidnapping was an unprecedented event, as the victims … Continue reading Over 60 victims of kidnapping have been freed in Burkina Faso
The January transfer window is well underway, with clubs, managers and players all making moves, negotiations and deals. It has been a hectic period for agents and scouts, particularly in the Premier League where there have been some notable arrivals … Continue reading Despite an open transfer window, European clubs is yet to sign any Nigerian player
Yul Edochie has unfollowed his first wife and mother of four of his children on Instagram. May Edochie was the first to unfollow shortly after Yul announced he has welcomed a child with his colleague and has taken her as a … Continue reading Yul Edochie unfollows first wife May Yul-Edochie two months after she unfollowed him when he took a second wife
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